Are birds dangerous?
Pigeons are perfect disease carriers and can travel great distances. Birds and their droppings can carry over 60 diseases. They also harbor different parasites, such as ticks and mites in their feathers. A respiratory infection called histoplasmosis can develop from breathing a fungus that grows on the droppings. Candidiasis and Cryptococcosis are yeast infections spread by pigeons from their intestinal track through droppings. These diseases are transmitted to humans by breathing the fungus spores in the droppings, this is especially true if the droppings are dry and then get stirred up into the air.
Why do I have a bird problem?
Pigeons and other birds such as Starlings, Seagulls, and House Sparrows can pose a serious health threat due to their proximity to humans. These urban dwellers have completely adapted to our way of life and thrive in our buildings and eat our food.
Where will I find birds?
If you would be outraged to find a colony of rats living in your attic, you should be equally upset to find pigeons nesting in your attic or on your roof. In terms of disease and damage, rodents and pigeons are similar. Birds are the perfect vessel for spreading disease, they travel great distances and harbor over forty different parasites and can host over sixty types of infectious diseases.
How do I get rid of birds?
The best way to get rid of birds in your yard or home and prevent them from returning is to partner with Triton Termite & Pest Control. Our experienced professionals and modern services provide home and business owners with peace of mind knowing that their pest problems will be solved once and for all. If you are looking to get rid of birds from your property with the help of dedicated, local professionals, reach out to Triton Termite & Pest Control today!
How can I prevent birds in the future?
For homeowners who want to protect their homes from birds, partner with Triton Termite & Pest Control and use the following prevention tips:
- Live trapping
- Bird Spike Stainless Steel or Unbreakable UV Protected Polycarbonate
- Jolt/Shock track gives birds a shock to modify their roosting habits
- Bird Net eliminates birds access to nesting/roosting areas
- Bird Wire is a low profile solution for bird roosting
- We have many more effective bird control products call for a free estimate
