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Diseases Transmitted by Pigeons — pest bird removal 2/16/16 10:27 AM Ticks, mites and other parasites Bird or bat roosts can harbor parasites that may invade buildings. Although these parasites can bite and irritate, they are unlikely to transmit diseases to humans. The northern fowl mite and chicken mite are usually the main culprits. Other parasites that may cause problems inside buildings include the pigeon nest bug and the bat bug (both related to the beg bug), soft ticks, biting lice and the pigeon fly. Although most parasites associated with bird or bat roosts die quickly after the birds or bats leave, some may live for several weeks. Droppings, feathers, food and dead birds under a roosting area can breed flies, carpet beetles and other insects that may become major problems in the immediate area. These pests may fly through open windows or crawl through cracks to enter buildings. If birds or bats are discouraged from roosting around buildings, most of the parasites associated with them will soon die. If the pests are a problem, the roost area should be treated with a residual insecticide appropriately labeled by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for control of fleas, ticks, mites and similar pests. Removal and cleanup of bird and bat droppings If there is a small accumulation of droppings from a few birds or bats, it can be cleaned up with soap and water.'If large quantities of bird or bat droppings are present, contact our Orlando Animal Control office for advice. Our employees follow certain precautions to minimize risk from disease organisms in the droppings: • Cleanup should be done by Wildlife Patrol. • We wear a respirator that can filter particles as small as 0.3 microns. • We wear disposable protective gloves, hat, coveralls and boots. • During the cleanup, seal heating and cooling air ducts or shut the system down. • Moisten the droppings with a Disinfectant to keep spores from becoming airborne and keep them wet. • Put droppings into sealed plastic garbage bags 3 mil thick. • When finished and while still wearing the respirator, remove protective clothing and place it in a plastic bag. • Modify the structure to prevent birds or bats from reestablishing the roost. © 2008 Wildlife Patrol, inc. 1 (407) 810.1381 1 critterproof@gmail.com 1 Licensed & Insured 1 Pigeon Disease http://www.wildlife.pro/pigeon—disease.html Page 3 of 4