Pest Pigeons, Public Enemy Number One
If you own or manage a building, you’ve probably had problems with pigeons. In most cases, the larger the building, the bigger the problem. For strip malls, commercial centers, warehouses and other large structures, pigeons can cause all sorts of headaches for property managers and owners. Not the least of which is an image problem. Bird droppings on entryways, walkways, display windows, benches, canopies, umbrellas and nearby lampposts can be a real turn off (and costly daily cleanups for you). Many building owners have struggled with how to get rid of pigeons, calling these rats with wings public enemy number one, and for good reason.
Pigeons Damage Equipment
Pigeon debris, feathers and droppings can damage AC units, skylights, solar panels, security cameras, lighting systems, signage, ventilators and drainage areas. Over time, the acidic nature of pigeon droppings can eat into metal, plastic, wood, vinyl, even stonework.
Pigeons Collapse Roofs
Whether your building has a roof made of wood shingles or tiles, pigeon waste can be highly destructive. Pigeon droppings can eat into the sub-roofing materials and eventually cause leaks. Pigeon nesting debris can stop up rainspouts and gutters, causing water to seep under roofing tiles. In the case of a flat roof, clogged rain gutters can result in hundreds or even thousands of gallons of water pooling up on the roof. This can lead to structural problems that can ultimately cause a roof to collapse. When this occurs, building owners are not only faced with extensive roof repairs, but water-damaged inventory inside their building.
Pigeons Block Ventilation Systems
Bird nests built around rooftop ventilation systems will block airflow into a building. A family of five in Cleveland was killed by carbon monoxide poisoning just before Christmas 1995 because their fireplace exhaust system was blocked by bird nests.
Pigeons Create Fire Hazards
The small twigs, feathers and dried droppings found in bird nests make excellent kindling for fires. When birds build their nests inside electric signs or other electrical machinery, all it takes is a heated bulb or tiny spark to ignite a fire that can destroy an entire building. Many electric sign companies blame bird nests for their sign fires.
Pigeons Pose a Health Hazard
A single pigeon can produce up to 25 pounds of droppings annually. This waste can carry any of 60 known diseases. These organisms often grow in nutrient-rich bird droppings, feathers and debris. Among the most common diseases are histoplasmosis, transmitted to humans by airborne fungal spores found in pigeons, and West Nile Encephalitis.
The Solution to Pigeons: Bird B Gone
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