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BIRD
EXCREMENT DAMAGE
Birds can
cause serious public health concerns through the spread of over sixty
transmissible (some even potentially fatal) diseases. Diseases such as
Histoplasmosis, Asperuillosis, Cryptococcis, Encephalitis, Salmonella and
Lasteriosas are spread through bird excrement because birds can travel great
distances, can harbor several different types of parasites and bird excrement
provides an ideal environment for the growth of organisms. Although the risk of contracting an infection
from bird droppings may be relatively low, the aforesaid diseases are severe
and may be life threatening if contracted.
Diseases are typically contracted through a number of ways:
1.
INHALING:
Inhaling pathogenic spores through either the nose and/or mouth. Bird excrement is most dangerous when they
are dry and become airborne in a fine dust form, especially when the bird
excrement is disturbed. Contaminated
excrement dust typically enters a facility through air handling equipment. As such, it is of critical importance to keep
rooftops and air handling equipment free from bird excrement.
2.
DIRECT
CONTACT: Direct contact with bird excrement. Diseases can be spread when bird excrement
dust and/or bird excrement comes into contact with an open wound and/or cut.
3.
ASSOCIATED
PARASITES: Accumulated bird
excrement can harbor parasites such as mites, fleas, bed bugs, ticks and other
types of parasites, all of which can bite humans. The aforesaid parasites can transfer diseases
when the parasite bites an infected animal and extracts blood that contains the
germ. Thereafter, when the infected
parasite bites its next victim, it can pass along the germ to the new host.
4.
FOOD
AND WATER CONTAMINATION: Food and water contaminated with bird
excrement. When a diseased pest bird
directly defecates into a human food and/or water sources, some diseases can be
transmitted. In addition to direct
contamination, airborne spores may travel through air ducts and ventilation
systems, which can settle on exposed food.
Accumulated bird excrement may also
allow significant water penetration into buildings and also can cause
subsequent roof decay. In addition, bird
excrement, feathers and other related debris, may damage and/or clog rain water
drainage systems over time. This can
cause water to accumulate on rooftops and related areas, which can lead to water
penetration and severe roof decay.
Bird
excrement also represents an aesthetic problem.
Because of the corrosive nature of bird droppings, the excrement can
quickly deface building finishes. Park
benches, statues, cars, ledges and entryways, which are not only objectionable
to the public, but also accelerates deterioration thereon.
If bird excrement is allowed to
build up, it also provides a slippery and unsafe footing on walkways and other
building entryways. Moreover, a bird
infestation not only places the general public at risk, but also employees and
building occupants.
NO FLY ZONE INC. PROVIDES A FULL
SERVICE SITE CLEAN-UP AND SANITATION SERVICE FOR REMOVING BIRD EXCREMENT FROM
A FACILITY.
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