Photo Album: Birds Have Been Roosting in the Vents For Years in Jackson, NJ
Damage Vent
Here you can see the damaged exterior vent.
Full of Goodies
The vent was full of bird nesting debris and feces.
Health Risks of a Bird Invasion
Birds invading a home is a serious health risk. First, birds will bring a huge amount of debris to their intended nesting area that can carry parasites such as bird mites, ticks, and fleas. Additionally, their droppings are not only an unsightly mess that can be difficult to remove, but it also harbors diseases such as histoplasmosis and encephalitis.
Free of Bird Debris
We carefully removed the nesting debris, disinfected the area to remove any pathogens and bird mites, and properly discarded the debris.
Sealed Up
Next, as a temporary solution since the owner was going to replace it, we sealed the vent with hardware cloth to prevent any additional nuisance birds from reinfesting the area.