Pigeon Guano Removal

Bird Droppings

Bird droppings from pigeons, gulls and sparrows are extremely acidic and can cause permanent damage to buildings or equipment left un treated or not removed correctly.

Roofs, balconies, machinery, ventilation systems, and lofts provide birds with sheltered spots that are ideal for roosting and nesting unfortunately this ends in large amounts of droppings. 

Diseases casued by Pigeon Droppings 

There are several human diseases knows to be caused by bird droppings such as

• Cryptococcosis
• Histoplasmosis
• Psittacosis

Breathing dust or water droplets containing contaminated bird droppings can lead to several diseases including:

• Psittacosis – this is a rare infectious disease caused by a bacterium called Chlamydia psittaci. It is mainly associated with parrots and other similar species but does affect other birds, including pigeons. Symptoms are commonly a flu-like illness and pneumonia usually appearing 5-19 days after exposure.
• Salmonella – this may also be present in some bird droppings. It is a bacterial infection that can cause significant diarrhoea.