Bird Deterrent FAQ's
Here are some of the key question’s we’re asked in regard to bird deterrent systems and protecting structures from roosting birds.
- How do pigeons cause structural damage?
- The majority of structural damage is caused by a build up of bird nests and droppings which block drains and gutters. As water escapes and cascades down the face of a structure (usually resulting in staining over and above that caused by excrement alone), decay of the façade is greatly accelerated. Bird Droppings that are not cleaned from the surface of the façade have the capacity to set off a chemical process resulting in further decay.
- What diseases are associated with pigeons and are the symptoms etc?
- E.Coli 0157 is a mutant form of E.Coli which lives in the intestines of some cattle, sheep and goats but is not naturally found in the intestines of man. It produces toxins which can be potentially fatal when ingested in very small amounts e.g. (by ingesting as few as 10 E.Coli O157 organisms a person can develop symptoms, yet up to 1 million salmonella organisms can be ingested before symptoms will present).
- Campylobacteriosis is an infectious disease caused by bacteria of the genus Campylobacter. Most people who become ill with campylobacteriosis get diarrhoea, cramping, abdominal pain, and fever. Should your immune system be impaired, there is a chance that Campylobacter could spread to the bloodstream and cause a potentially life-threatening infection.
- Histoplasmosis is caused by a fungus which grows in pigeon droppings. It is possible to breathe in some of the fungus, which in cases of high exposure can cause infection. Unless you are involved in regular and intensive cleaning of bird droppings, there is a greatly reduced likelihood of infection. Symptoms of Histoplasmosis include fatigue, fever, and chest pains. Those with an impaired immune system are more at risk than others.
- Chlamydiosis Psittacosis is an infectious disease that can have mild, flu-like symptoms. This disease can be transmitted from infected birds to humans. When a person breathes in Chlamydia Psittaci bacteria, the lungs’ defence mechanisms attempt to neutralize them. The bacteria that avoid this defence start an infection that varies in severity
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