The quiet little chirp of a delicate bird on a summer’s afternoon may be a delightful sound. The loud sound made by bird infestations is not the sound anyone wants to hear. The constant noise and mess that birds make do not exactly bring a smile to one's face. Birds can cause destruction in all kinds of buildings. If you are a homeowner, property manager or business owner who happens to be dealing with a bird control problem, keep reading because we have the answer to your questions and the solution to your problem!
Are there any health risks from having birds in or near your building?
Unfortunately yes, birds can affect the health of people and their much loved pets. One bird does not pose a risk to humans and animals, but a large population of birds can bring parasites into your home or building as well as carry diseases like Histoplasmosis, Psittacosis and Cryptococcosis. Birds and their excrement may carry over 60 possible diseases.
Why is bird guano hazardous?
Bird excrement can be hazardous because it can lead to infectious diseases like Histoplasma capsulatum (a fungus) that can cause harm to humans and animals. Starlings, blackbirds, pigeons and many other birds spread the airborne fungus and contaminate soil with their droppings and they also can carry it on their feathers.
Cryptococcosis is a fungus found in pigeon droppings when one breathes it in, it can turn into a lung infection and even attack other areas like the central nervous system. This disease can be fatal. Psittacosis, Salmonellosis, E Coli and Candidiasis are also serious illnesses carried by birds like pigeons and sparrows.
Another disease, Histoplasmosis turns into an infection when it is inhaled affecting the lungs. The illness resembles the flu and tuberculous, but a high fever, pneumonia and other complications can lead to death. Humans are at risk for all these dangers if they attempt to clean up a roost without proper equipment.
Do birds leave behind external parasites?
Yes, bed bugs, chicken mites, West Nile virus and yellow meal worms –which all can be hazardous to human health.
What is the proper way to clean bird excrement?
Small amounts can be cleaned up with water and a little soap, but large amounts should be cleaned by professionals. Our trained technicians wear protective clothing like respirators, gloves, coveralls, shoe coverings, etc. We make sure that all droppings and nest materials are disposed of properly to prevent birds from returning to your home or building. We make sure to find all the possible bird entry points and seal them with high quality materials. Your bird problem will be gone and your health concerns/worries will disappear.
Who can help?
Our skilled technicians will be able to take care of your bird control problem. You need a company to come into your residence or workplace and take care of the job quickly and safely. We provide bonded, experienced and licensed technicians. Our staff members are always happy to provide more information on bird control right away. Call us today! Bird Control Ottawa, ON call (613) 209-1880.
