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Bird Droppings Can Damage Property
Left undisturbed, bird droppings can destroy almost any building material. Wood,
stone, steel and iron are all susceptible to the acidic and bacterial ridden
guano of birds. If allowed to accumulate, it can clog gutters, discolor paint,
corrode I-beams, ruin cloth awnings and short out electrical equipment. Read
a PDF article on this topic by Bud Doty, co-owner of WhirlyBird Solutions,
LLC.
Bird & Bat Guano Can Be Harmful to Humans
According to many web sites, routine guano removal
should be approached with a degree of caution. A fungus sometimes found
in bird and bat droppings can lead to a health condition known as histoplasmosis.
Correctly considered beneficial animals in certain situations, bats [can]
pose a threat to human health with exposure to their guano. When droppings
accumulate for years, a fungus (Histoplasma capsulatum) can grow and
produce spores that may cause histoplasmosis when inhaled. Where bat
or bird droppings accumulate, in an attic for example, care should be
taken to avoid exposing oneself to theses spores. Clean up generally
involves wetting the droppings before removal and wearing personal protective
equipment, including a HEPA-equipped respirator or self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA). Removal of large amounts of guano or droppings from
structures should be left to experienced professionals familiar
with proper removal procedures. For more information, see the following
Web sites:
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Bowens
Island Restaurant (where the idea for the WhirlyBird Repeller was
born). See About Us page for the whole story.
Save
the Light
(The Morris Island Lighthouse,
Folly Beach, SC)
SC Maritime
Heritage Foundation
Irvin-House
Vineyards
uses the WhirlyBird Repeller to keep birds from enjoying the fruits of their
labor.
Bird Problems at Vineyards
See the Whirlybird Repeller on Boating World's web site! |
