Damage Caused by Birds

Just like any other pest, birds are always on the hunt for sources of food, water, and a place to sleep and mate. Birds also are known to gather and socialize, which is why it’s common to see several to many congregated on roofs in El Paso. Even if you welcome the sight of birds, it’s necessary to understand the possible damage caused by birds all year long.

Although it’s rare to get ill from direct contact, birds can transmit diseases through their droppings and also cause property damage. The bird removal experts at Pest Defense Solutions can help protect you!

Disease and Illness Caused by Nesting Birds

In addition to being unsightly, bird droppings can also cause a variety of serious health issues. The germs and parasites that birds can spread through excrement can cause over 60 different diseases and infections in humans, including Salmonella and E. coli infections. The Department of Public Health recommends wearing personal protective equipment, including a respirator outfitted with HEPA filters, when cleaning up old accumulations of droppings. For this reason, it’s best to call a professional pest control company that specializes in bird removal services and can help clean up any bird damage.

Bird Damage in Your Property

Nesting birds are capable of causing a lot of damage to any property. Some of the common types of bird damage include:

• Birds such as pigeons, starlings, and sparrows will roost in eaves, peck at shingles and siding, and eventually cause structural damage.
• A woodpecker damages a building even faster with its continual pecking, which can cause major destruction in a matter of minutes.
• Bird droppings also corrode expensive business equipment and materials like metal, concrete, and paint.

Professional Bird Exclusion Services

To help protect your property from the damage and diseases birds bring, bird exclusion is the best method of control. That said, before eliminating or moving any birds or nests, it’s important to properly identify the species and potential dangers involved. When you call Pest Defense Solutions, a professional bird removal technician can identify the bird, examine the property for future problems, and set up proper exclusionary devices. Call us today to learn more about the damage caused by birds!