7 Tips for cleaning pest bird droppings

Pest bird droppings are known to carry more than 60 transmittable diseases. The acidic bird droppings cause serious damage to the patio and garden furniture, driveways made out of marble, granite, and natural stones and to other structures in buildings. Besides, bird droppings look very unsightly. If your home or office is infested by pest birds, you may follow the tips given below to clean the harmful bird droppings.

1. Soak the bird droppings with water and then try to shovel it. Do not try to clean dry the droppings as dust might be inhaled and can transmit the disease.

2. You may make use of a high powered water hose. It is very effective in removing dried droppings. Wet the area before using the water hose to prevent dust from spreading.

3. Collect the wet waste in heavy duty plastic bags and dispose it off carefully with regular trash.

4. Always wear protective clothing, gloves, boots, and face masks when removing bird droppings for protection.

5. If you have cancer or HIV/AIDS you must avoid carrying the task of bird droppings removal as these diseases make the immune system weak-making you vulnerable to diseases and infections caused by bird droppings.

6. After removing the bird droppings, wash your hands and any exposed sin thoroughly with a good hand wash with anti-bacterial properties.

7. Bird droppings produce obnoxious odour. To get rid off that, use a mixture of water and ammonia or bleach for disinfecting the area.

To save your efforts, time, and money in cleaning up bird droppings, you must adopt effective bird control measures. Pest control methods would help keep your property free of pest birds and their dangerous droppings.