Bird Mites search for an alternative host, they will crawl onto the skin and conduct an exploratory bite to test the appropriateness of the host. The mite will move on, possibly trying the host again, but will not feed. These bites are felt as a “prick” and a resultant rash and itching, sometimes intense, will occur. Some individuals are apparently capable of sensing the crawling of the mites on the skin. A bite from a bird mite often produces intense itching. Other symptoms may include crawling sensations and sudden pricks. Bird mite bites look like pimples or red bumps surrounded by pinkish circles.