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Animal Feces Clean Up Services

 

EnviroPest clean up services deal mainly with the removal of fecal and animal matter that contain the potential for disease pathogens whenever birds, bats, or rodents are involved.

We provide a vast array of bat, bird and rodent feces cleanup services. From residential attics to small or large warehouses, animal fecal matter can be dangerous, unpleasant and can cost you thousands if not treated. EnviroPest provides clean up services to remove large or small quantities of feces as well as guaranteed animal exclusion services.

Removal and Cleanup of Bat and Bird Feces

Small accumulations of droppings from a just a few bats or birds can be cleaned up with soap and water. When large quantities of bird or bat droppings are present, contact the professionals at EnviroPest.

Our team members follow precautions to help minimize risk from disease organisms present in droppings found at your location:

  • All cleanup should be done by EnviroPest.
  • 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 ml thick.
  • When finished and while still wearing the respirator, remove protective clothing, place in a plastic bag.
  • Modify the structure to prevent birds or bats from reestablishing the roost.
  • Clean-Up Photographs

 

Diseases Caused By Bat and Bird Feces

From article written by Illinois Department of Health (click here to view entire article)

"Health risks from birds and bats are often exaggerated. Nevertheless, large populations of roosting birds may present the risk of disease to people nearby. The most serious health risks arise from disease organisms that can grow in the nutrient-rich accumulations of bird droppings, feathers and debris under a roost — particularly if roosts have been active for years. External parasites also may become a problem when infested birds or bats leave roosts or nests. The parasites then can invade buildings and bite people."

 

Histoplasmosis

"Histoplasmosis is caused by a fungus (Histoplasma capsulatum). Both humans and animals can be affected. The disease is transmitted to humans by airborne fungus spores from soil contaminated by pigeon and starling droppings (as well as from the droppings of other birds and bats). The soil under a roost usually has to have been enriched by droppings for two years or more for the disease organism to reach significant levels. Although almost always associated with soil, the fungus has been found in droppings (particularly from bats) alone, such as in an attic."

"Infection occurs when spores, carried by the air are inhaled — especially after a roost has been disturbed. Most infections are mild and produce either no symptoms or a minor influenza- like illness. On occasion, the disease can cause high fever, blood abnormalities, pneumonia and even death. In some areas, including portions of Illinois, up to 80 percent of the population show evidence of previous infection. Outbreaks of histoplasmosis have occurred in Central Illinois."

"The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has reported a potentially blinding eye condition — presumed ocular histoplasmosis syndrome (OHS) — that probably results from the fungus. NIH estimates that 4 percent of those exposed to the disease are at risk of developing OHS."

Learn more about the disease by referring to CDC's Histoplasmosis site.


Cryptococcus

"Cryptococcosis (Krip-toe-coc-o-sis) is a fungal disease caused by Cryptococcus neoformans. Most people do not get sick with cryptococcosis, but some people are more likely than others to get this disease. For these people, cryptococcosis can cause serious symptoms of brain and spinal cord disease, such as headaches, dizziness, sleepiness, and confusion."
Can animals transmit cryptococcosis to me?

"Yes, but not directly. Cryptococcus neoformans is found in the droppings of wild birds (such as pigeons). When dried bird droppings are stirred up, this can make dust containing Cryptococcus go into the air."

"People can stir up this dust and then breathe it in when they work, play, or walk in areas where birds have been. Pets, such as dogs and cats, can also get sick with cryptococcosis from this dust, but people do not get cryptococcosis from dogs and cats."

"A person's age and health status may affect his or her immune system, increasing the chances of getting sick. People who are more likely than others to get cryptococcosis include infants, children younger than 5 years old, organ transplant patients, people with HIV/AIDS, and people receiving treatment for cancer."
How can I find out more about cryptococcosis?

Learn more about the disease by referring to CDC's Cryptococcus site.


Other diseases

"Other diseases carried or transmitted by birds affect man to a lesser degree. Psittacosis is normally mild in man; however, serious illness can occur rarely. Pigeons and sparrows also have been implicated (along with many other species of birds) as reservoirs for encephalitis viruses such as Saint Louis encephalitis virus, which are carried by mosquitoes."

Information on Diseases Provided From Illinois Department of Health Article. (Click here to view entire article)