Hazards of Birds Nesting in Vents, Soffits, and Building Voids

Pest birds aren't just annoying—they're dangerous. If too many birds feel comfortable perching around your building, they'll start to nest in your building. There, they can cause massive property damage and become a threat to people and animals nearby. Learn more about the hazards so you can develop a bird prevention program.

Airborne Diseases and Respiratory Risks

Bird feces have a lot of microorganisms that can become airborne and pose a significant health risk to anyone nearby. Whether the birds themselves are kicking dust up into the air or people are trying to clean up after the birds, spores, droplets, and particles can irritate your lungs, cause nasty infections, and spread diseases. Common diseases include psittacosis, aspergillosis, and Newcastle disease. 

Nesting Materials Invite Pests

Nests are sheltered spaces for more than baby birds. They also invite insects to take shelter in your building. Roaches, ants, and other insects will be drawn to the smells and sound of the nests in your buildings, and they can take advantage of the shelter or bird-related damage to get deeper and deeper into the structure. Lizards, snakes, and other birds may also start infesting your property because of the available food source.

Fire Hazards and Property Damage

Whenever birds create nests, they cause damage. They might scratch through protective coatings on siding, pick at insulation for nesting material, or break up nooks and crannies to get more nesting space. Not only can they damage the building materials, but they might also damage wires, increasing the risk of an electrical fire. Nests in chimneys also increase the risk of a spare spark starting a fire. 

Unpleasant Noise and Smells

Finally, birds produce unpleasant smells and noise. This can be frustrating in private residences. In commercial buildings, it can scare off customers or give your business a bad reputation. 

Solutions like BirdBloc from Critter Guard can help. These scent-based deterrents can make your property unappealing to pest birds. Reach out today to learn more about protecting your vents, soffits, and building voids from birds.