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Health Risks Associated With Bird Droppings
Bird droppings and nesting materials are known to carry numerous bacteria, fungi, and parasites that can pose serious health risks in commercial and industrial environments. Commonly associated illnesses include salmonella, histoplasmosis, listeriosis, encephalitis, meningitis, and other respiratory or infectious diseases.
Bird-related health risks typically spread in four primary ways, many of which are common at active facilities.
1. Food & Water Contamination
Bird droppings can contaminate food products, processing areas, and water sources. In food-related facilities, the presence of birds often leads to immediate regulatory action. In addition to direct contamination, airborne spores from drying droppings near vents and ductwork can settle on exposed surfaces and contribute to illness.
2. Inhalation of Airborne Fecal Dust
As droppings dry, microscopic particles can become airborne. These particles may contain fungal spores or bacteria, which can be inhaled and cause respiratory infections. Histoplasmosis is one of the most common illnesses linked to this exposure.
3. Direct Contact With Droppings
Infection can occur when droppings or contaminated dust enter open cuts or wounds. This is why professional cleanup requires proper protective equipment and controlled removal procedures to prevent exposure.
4. Parasites Associated With Birds
Birds and their nesting areas often harbor mites, fleas, ticks, and other parasites. These parasites can spread through droppings, nests, or direct contact with contaminated surfaces, creating additional health and sanitation concerns.
Professional Cleanup Reduces Health Risk
Midwest Bird Control specializes in professional bird droppings cleanup and sanitation, removing hazardous waste and reducing the risk of disease transmission. Proper cleanup, combined with corrective bird control, helps restore safe conditions and prevents future contamination.
Roof or Fire Damage
Bird droppings are very acidic. They will eat away at many roof materials, especially tar based. When droppings build up on your roof, they will eat their way through causing leaks. Bird droppings can cut the life of a warehouse roof in half by a continuous application.
Bird nests by pigeons, starlings, and sparrows are often found in rain gutters, drains, and corners. These nests can clog downspouts and preventing water drainage. Overtime this can cause a roof to collapse.
The elements of a bird nest, such as straw, dried grass, twigs, and even dried droppings, are very flammable. Nest that built inside electrical boxes or other machinery can lead to fire damage. Bird nests frequently create sign fires for electric sign companies.
Why Professional Bird Droppings Cleanup Matters
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Why Professional Bird Droppings Cleanup Matters
Accumulated bird droppings can:
- Create slip and fall hazards
- Accelerate corrosion of steel, concrete, and roofing materials
- Contaminate products, equipment, and walkways
- Carry bacteria, fungi, and airborne contaminants
- Trigger OSHA, health department, or insurance concerns
Simply hosing down droppings spreads contamination and does not address the source of the problem.
Our Commercial Bird Droppings Cleanup Process
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Why Professional Bird Droppings Cleanup Matters
Midwest Bird Control follows a controlled, professional cleanup process designed to protect people, property, and operations.
Our cleanup services may include:
- Controlled removal of accumulated droppings
- HEPA-filtered vacuum systems (when required)
- Disinfection and sanitation of affected areas
- Proper containment and disposal of waste
- Safety-compliant procedures for elevated or confined spaces
All work is planned around active operations and safety requirements to minimize disruption.
Facilities We Commonly Perform Cleanup Services For
Facilities We Commonly Perform Cleanup Services For
Facilities We Commonly Perform Cleanup Services For
We regularly perform bird droppings cleanup at:
- Warehouses and distribution centers
- Manufacturing and processing plants
- Food and beverage facilities
- Grain handling and agricultural operations
- Rail yards and maintenance buildings
- Parking garages, ramps, and entryways
- Rooftop mechanical and HVAC areas
- Canopies, loading docks, and walkways
Cleanup is often required before repairs, inspections, or bird control installations can move forward.
Cleanup Alone Is Not a Long-Term Solution
Nationwide Commercial Bird Cleanup Services
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Bird droppings cleanup without bird control is temporary.
That’s why Midwest Bird Control evaluates every cleanup project to determine whether bird netting, exclusion, or deterrent systems are needed to prevent the problem from returning.
In many cases, cleanup is paired with:
- Bird netting systems
- Structural exclusion
- Shock track or ledge protection
- Long-term roost prevention
Our goal is not repeat cleanup — it’s permanent correction.
Health, Safety & Compliance Focused
Nationwide Commercial Bird Cleanup Services
Nationwide Commercial Bird Cleanup Services
Bird droppings are classified as a biohazard in many environments. Our cleanup procedures are designed to:
- Reduce airborne contaminants
- Protect workers and occupants
- Support sanitation and safety standards
- Prepare sites for long-term bird control solutions
This is especially critical in food processing, manufacturing, healthcare-adjacent, and public-facing facilities.
Nationwide Commercial Bird Cleanup Services
Nationwide Commercial Bird Cleanup Services
Nationwide Commercial Bird Cleanup Services
Midwest Bird Control provides bird droppings cleanup services across the United States for commercial, industrial, and agricultural facilities. Cleanup projects are scoped based on access, volume, safety requirements, and future prevention needs.
For locations served, view our Locations We Service page.