Bird Control Update

Without effective USA bird control, pest birds can spread some pretty nasty diseases. The most serious health risks come from organisms that often grow in bird droppings, feathers and debris under a roost. 
 

When students raked and swept a 20-year accumulation of dirt, leaves, and debris in a middle school’s courtyard, hundreds of them developed histoplasmosis. It seems the school’s forced-air ventilation system drew air from the courtyard and spread the contaminated air into hallways and classrooms. A few students even developed histoplasmosis despite being absent from school on the day the courtyard was raked. 
 

Histoplasmosis is transmitted to humans by airborne fungus spores from soil contaminated by pigeon and starling droppings. When people inhale the fungal spores floating in the air (after a nest has been disturbed), they can become infected with the disease. Occasionally, the disease can cause high fever, blood abnormalities, pneumonia and even death. Bird deterrent measures can help eliminate the source of these diseases.
 

Another disease caused by pigeon droppings is cryptococcus, which originates from a fungus found around their roosting and nesting sites. Keep in mind that even though droppings may be old and dry, they can cause infection. Infection occurs when one inhales the organism's yeast-like cells. Individuals with weakened immune systems tend to be more susceptible to infection, which occurs in two forms: A generalized form that starts with a lung infection and spreads to other areas of the body and is usually fatal unless treated; and the skin form, which produces acne-like skin eruptions or ulcers with nodules just under the skin. Again, effective USA bird control can reduce the risk of infection from these sources.

 

Other diseases carried or transmitted by birds included psittacosis and toxoplasmosis; both are normally mild. Pigeons and sparrows have also been known to transmit encephalitis viruses.

 

To prevent the spread of these avian diseases, consult the help of a USA pest bird control professional.