Problems from birds generally involve three concerns... Physical damage, visual detractions and health concerns.

Physical Damage. Bird droppings deface and slowly deteriorate the surfaces of Buildings, Monuments, Statuary, Structures etc. Examples include Corrosion. Bird droppings contain acidic secretions from fungi and this acid will gradually corrode metal surfaces such as window frames, beams, gutters, HVAC surfaces etc. Valuable stonework such as marble undergoes surface deterioration and permanent stains are left clearly visible. Exterior painted surfaces are corroded to the extent that the paint will blister and peel off, long before it would have happened if the droppings were removed. The life of a building roof will be decreased by half of the original expectations if bird droppings are not removed.

• Damage from Bird Debris. Damage may come from the feathers clogging HVAC equipment or excrement fouling drains and drain areas. Some structures have collapsed due to heavy amounts of droppings and rainwater buildup within the roof areas. Droppings in factories, hangers, warehouses and other loading bays will permanently damage products or slow work already in process. Roosting or nesting may cause damage to insulation and even facility walls.
• Physical Safety Considerations. Bird droppings on footpaths, stairs, and entrances are hazardous as people can slip especially when wet. In and on fire escapes designed for emergency purposes, their infrequent use provides a quiet area frequented by pigeons and doves. Lawsuits have been filed and awarded to victims of bird droppings.

Visual Distractions. The discoloration and visual appearance of a bird stained building are well known. Cleaning of the building surfaces is arduous and expensive. As long as the roosting and nesting areas are left unguarded, the birds will continue to cause problems and cleaning will be required for aesthetics.

Health Hazards. On every building where birds are roosting and nesting you will commonly find:

• Dead Birds. Dead birds, both adult and baby, which are slowly rotting, attracting a variety of parasites and insect pests, such as flies, mosquitoes, cockroaches, ants, etc.
• Odors. Odors of a foul and offensive nature which you are forced to breath daily as you work. These odors enter via the air conditioning system along with a host of bacteria etc.
• Disease. Sick and dying birds rarely recover and when they die their carcasses rot, spreading disease, bacteria, viruses through the air you breathe.
• Other Hazards. All bird's nests contain slowly accumulating and evaporating feces, eggs and host of insects, none of which are desirable to us.

There are 57 diseases carried by or associated with pigeons alone. There are respiratory diseases similar to viral pneumonia (Histoplasmosis and Ornithosis) that infect humans and domestic pets, such as dogs, and cats.

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