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The
Importance of Cleaning a Bird Site
Site
cleanup is something that should be done, to some extent, on every
bird job for many different reasons.
Droppings
Damage Bird droppings are very acidic and can cause damage
to structures and machinery if they remain for extended periods
of time. Cleaning a nesting site can also remove existing bird-related
odors, reducing the birds' desire to return.
Worker Safety & Ease of Installation
Working around droppings is unsanitary.
It is also difficult for adhesives to adhere to a dirty surface.
Liability
& Disease Potential
Bacteria and parasites from droppings & nesting materials remaining
at the site are an even greater threat to building occupants as
they will look for a new host after the birds are forced out. Many
businesses must also be concerned with meeting federal, state and
local cleanliness requirements.
Public
Image
Installing bird control products on a dropping-splattered area gives
the impression that you don't care about the way the building looks,
didn't do the job correctly or used ineffective products - otherwise
why would there still be droppings around?
Evaluate
the situation carefully before cleaning a bird site. Some sites
are much easier to clean than others. Cleanup of smaller amounts
of droppings in open areas may be accomplished by simply hosing,
scrubbing or pressure washing the area.
For
more serious accumulations, you should follow these steps:
1)
Bag and remove loose layers of droppings. (Be sure to wear protective
coveralls, gloves and respiratory equipment when cleaning any bird
site. Click here for more information on protective equipment).
At all sites, debris and other nesting materials should be shoveled
into double bagged heavy duty garbage bags and disposed of properly.
2)
To remove remaining stubborn droppings, apply Dissolve-It. Mix in
1:1 ratio with water and let the mixture soak into the droppings
for at least 15 minutes; droppings will generally wipe easily away
with a brush and water (see page 7 for more information on Dissolve-It).
3)
Follow with a clean water rinse.
4)
After area is clear of droppings, apply Disinfect-It or other hospital
grade virucide/ germicide to kill any remaining bacteria.
If
the site contains old bird gel, use a putty knife or comparable
scraper to remove the bulk of the gel. Use Bird Barrier's Gel Remover
to make the job of removing the gel less time consuming and messy
Bird
sites can contain dangerous bacteria as well as foul smelling materials.
Bird Barrier has developed a family of products for site cleanup
Enzymes actually break down the droppings, special disinfectants
make the site safe for workers and visitors, and deodorants replace
the smell with a clean, fresh aroma. These products are non-toxic,
environmentally safe, non-flammable, and bio degradable.
Dissolve-ItTM
Dissolve-It efficiently breaks down bird droppings, reducing the
solids and eliminating odors. It allows for easy removal of even
stubborn, caked-on droppings and other organic matter. Simply mix
Dissolve-It in a 1:1 ratio with water, saturate the target area
and let the solution work for at least fifteen minutes. Solution
can be applied with a hand sprayer. The residue will easily spray
away with hose or power sprayer. Dissolve-It is a biochemical live
enzyme formulation consisting of a synergistic blend of three selected
Bacillus microorganisms, special surfactants and a unique odor neutralization
formula. This product is nontoxic, nonflammable and biodegradable,
plus it is USDA accepted, environmentally safe. It can an be poured
over piles of bird droppings, as well as into drains, trash cans,
sewers and grease traps. It can be used in unlimited areas: beneath
and around rooftop air conditioning units, rain gutters, balcony
areas and tops of ledges and pipes, use at 1:1 spray mixture with
water. Dissolve-It
Absorb-ItTM
Newly developed granule odor counteractant and liquid absorbent
manufactured from naturally grown corn cob. Absorb-It is three times
more efficient than competing products and contains no dust or crystalline
silica normally present in clay-based products. It absorbs 150%
to 300% its own weight, compared to clay at 70-90%. Its porosity
allows the odor counteractant property to dispense for longer periods
of time in its area of influence, leaving a fresher, odor-free atmosphere.
Simply spread Absorb-It on the affected surfaces and allow it to
do its work. Especially effective when used in areas where there
is standing water mixed with bird droppings. Product weighs 4.25
lbs. (packaged in 1 gal. container) Absorb-It (1 gal.).
Bird
Gel Remover
There are many different brands of Repellent Gel on the market that
are all very sticky and, if applied incorrectly, are very messy
as well. Our Gel Remover actually dissolves gel, leaving an almost
perfect cleanup It is water soluble and will not damage most surfaces,
with the notable exception of tar-based roofing materials. Instructions
for use included. Bird Gel Remover
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