ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Bird Control Is Important for Managing Unwanted Bird Activity

There are many reasons to consider bird and pest control solutions, including concerns related to sanitation, property maintenance, and potential liability. Choosing responsible deterrent methods can help address unwanted bird and pest activity while supporting the needs of residential, commercial, and industrial properties.

Spread of Disease

Birds are known to carry over 60 transmissible diseases – some potentially fatal. Bird droppings help to spread disease when fecal dust enters living areas or when someone enters contaminated spaces and starts breathing in fungal spores.

  • Cryptococcosis – an illness that begins as a pulmonary disease & can later affect the central nervous system; caused by yeast found in the intestinal tract of pigeons and starlings
  • West Nile Virus – a serious and potentially life-threatening infection; spread by mosquitos that have fed on infected wild birds
  • Salmonellosis – a bacteria that often occurs as food poisoning; can be traced to pigeons, starlings and sparrows, bird droppings and dust from bird droppings
  • Candidiasis – a yeast or fungal infection that affects the skin, mouth, and respiratory system; spread by pigeons
  • Histoplasmosis – a potentially fatal respiratory disease; results from a fungus growing in dried bird droppings
  • St. Louis Encephalitis – an inflammation of the nervous system that can result in paralysis, coma or death; spread by mosquitos which have fed on infected house sparrows, pigeons, and house finches
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Cost of maintenance

Corrosive Droppings: Bird droppings can contribute to property maintenance concerns due to their acidic composition. Over time, accumulated droppings may affect surfaces such as rooftops, walkways, walls, vehicles, and equipment. Exposure to moisture can contribute to corrosion on certain materials, including metal surfaces, and may require regular cleaning and maintenance to help protect property.

Property Damage: Bird activity can create challenges for property owners, facility managers, and businesses. Nesting materials, droppings, and bird presence may interfere with equipment, ventilation systems, and other areas of a property. In certain environments, birds may interact with machinery, utility structures, roofing, and aircraft operations, creating potential maintenance and safety concerns.

Liability

Bird droppings can create cleanliness and maintenance challenges for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Accumulated droppings on walkways and other surfaces may require regular cleaning to help maintain safe and accessible areas. Proper sanitation practices are important when managing areas affected by bird activity.

Government organizations and health boards such as OSHA and the USDA regularly give citations and fines for bird mess problems. Businesses that fail to correct these situations in a timely manner can face even harsher penalties and may be forced to shut down completely.

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