BIRD PROBLEM

Stock Damage
The first Pics show warehouse items damaged
by birds roosting among the rafters.

Client tried netting which failed due to cost & maintenance

Success See Below.
Next pic shows NO droppings in the problem area after 3 weeks
of fitting Thorny Devil Bird Spikes.

HEALTH ISSUES - CAUSED BY BIRDS

Sick Building Syndrome & Other Health risks

“It has been suspected that “Sick Building Syndrome” can be fully or partially caused by buildup of bird droppings, especially in or near HVAC systems.

Measurements of the indoor air revealed several disease-causing organisms, Chlamydia psittaci, Cryptococcus neoformans, and Histoplasma capsulatum, which is often present in bird droppings, and all can cause pulmonary infections”.

Proper Cleanup Procedures

All this disease could have been prevented by proper clean up of bird droppings and than setting up an effective bird control system.

According to the Hazardous Material Management Web Site, the most probable exposures to disease may be from maintenance activity, which requires cleanup of an excessive build-up of bird droppings on building surfaces or around HVAC equipment.

As there may be exposure to disease from maintenance activity, respirators with HEPA cartridges should be worn, as well as disposable coveralls. To reduce airborne spore levels, the bird droppings could be wetted prior to cleaning..

It is also very important to inform workers about potential disease and the precautions which are required.
All workers who may become exposed should undergo proper training before starting any cleanup.