Bird Proofing
There are a variety of reasons for managing urban bird pests including: -
Property Damage and Image Bird droppings are very acidic and can cause accelerated deterioration of stonework and corrosion of metals. More of a problem though is the accumulation of nesting materials, droppings and food debris that can block gutters and downpipes. This can lead to flooding and water damage to property. Birds can also damage property such as window seals, roofing materials and rooftop machinery by pecking. Any bird accumulation will undoubtedly have fouling. This fouling might smell unpleasant and looks unattractive and could put off potential customers to a business.
Health and Safety If birds are able to use the roof spaces inside buildings as roosting sites, their droppings accumulate and can cause serious problems for those people using the properties. The droppings contain many disease carrying micro -organisms which may cause ornithosis, psittacosis, histoplasmosis, salmonellosis and other serious diseases. Bird droppings are also a serious slip hazard, for example on pavements below bridges or ledges where pigeons are roosting. Cleaning of these areas is a temporary measure and the pavements are only safe for a short while before the droppings accumulate again. To manage these problems a system called bird proofing is used.
Bird Proofing is the protection of individual buildings or structures against birds, by the installation of physical barriers. It is humane and harmless to the birds, provided legal systems are used, they are installed correctly, and they are regularly checked and maintained. Proofing can be an extremely effective way of eliminating a particular local problem. To design a proofing strategy for a building, Hannants fully trained operatives will assess each individual site to discover the birds you are dealing with and the nature of the infestation and then determine the proofing options required depending on the bird pressure. These methods range from spikes or wires for light/medium pressure to nets/weld mesh for heavy pressure sites.
Guano Clean up Prior to any proofing or even as a one off specialist service, a thorough clean of all areas is required. Removing and cleaning up guano or bird droppings is a job that needs to be carried out by a competent qualified operative. Guano is unsightly, unsanitary and poses numerous health and safety risks.
Where large amounts have accumulated, guano is dangerous to handle, and should never be removed when dry, as the dust can be inhaled and can get into your eyes and ears causing disease. Our operatives professionally prepare, clean and disinfect the area following strict procedures and using full PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) applicable for the task. Any waste is bagged and disposed of appropriately.
