Pigeon Guano Removal Cambridge

 

Introduction
Excrement deposits from birds and bats roosting in towers, steeples, walkways or attics create a health hazard for building occupants, visitors, employees, building service workers and even for people simply walking down the street. When excrement dries it enables the organisms therein to travel as airborne contaminants. Inhaling dust from infected droppings or feathers can result in pulmonary infection/disease. 

Histoplasmosis
Histoplasmosis is one such disease. This is an infection caused by the fungus Histoplasma Capsulcitum that grows in bird and bat excrement; symptoms vary greatly but primarily affect the lungs. 

The disease is acquired by inhaling the spore stage of the fungus. Outbreaks may occur in groups with common exposures to bird or bat droppings or recently disturbed contaminated soil found in chicken coops, caves etc. Symptoms vary from mild to severe lung infections. In immune-compromised patients, the disease may spread to the bone marrow, lungs, liver and lymph nodes.

Why call us?
Removing the bulk guano is potentially dangerous, both for the cleansing technicians and others in the vicinity and must be undertaken with care. Pestagons specialist guano-removal technicians are trained in safe working practices and are aware of the medical concerns regarding bird guano. After safely removing and treating the bulk guano from the site in secure sacks, we will treat the cleaned area to prevent returning organisms. 

About Pigeons:
Wild pigeons can breed throughout the year, peaking between March and July. Young pigeons become independant after around five weeks and up to about 18 can be reared during a year. Pigeons are found mainly in urban environments and have become a pest; fouling buildings and pavements where they nest or roost. 

Why are pigeons a pest?
Pigeon fouling is unsightly but its acid content may also be destructive, eroding stonework. Nest droppings and feathers can block gutters, rainwater and down-pipes and cause potential slipping hazards on pavements, ladders and fire escapes. Pigeons are also a source of substances which cause allergies. These can cause respiratory ailments like pigeon fancier’s lung and allergic skin reactions.