Your homes and businesses harbor many fugitive pests. From insect life, to snakes and vermin, to wildlife critters and even the pests of the sky such as bats and birds; can come and fester into the safe haven and warmth of your home or office. These pests can cause structural damage to property or carry harmful diseases.
Knock Em Out Pest Control would like to clue you in on the potential health risks related to birds and bats droppings and guano
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– Histoplasmosis. Histoplasma Capsulatum is a fungus that causes Histoplasmosis. Both humans and animals are susceptible and can be infected. This disease is transmitted by airborne fungus spores from soil contamination as well as bird and bat droppings. The contaminated soil is usually found under the roost, that have been enriched for two years or more for the disease organism to reach significant levels. Usually found in the soil, the fungus has been found in bat droppings discovered in attic spaces. Histoplasmosis Infection generally occurs when the spores have been carried into the air, usually after it has been stirred up. Most infection are mild producing minor symptoms that are influenza-like. Rare cases can produce high fever, blood abnormalities, pneumonia, or even death.
– Cryptococcosis. Cryptococcosis is derived from the fungus, Cryptococcus Neoformans found mostly in pigeon waste. This fungus is usually found in pigeon roosts or nesting sites like attics, cupolas, roof tops, ledges or water towers. Old and dry dropping are still a high risk for infection and has been found in approximately 84% of testing areas. Cryptococcosis Infections are usually found to be mild with little or no symptoms. People with weak immune systems, elderly, and small children are more prone to infection. Infection is caused by inhaling yeast-like cells of the organism. There are 2 forms of cryptococcosis that occur in people. The lung form and skin form. The lung form produces a lung infection that spreads throughout the rest of the body, especially infecting the central nervous system and eventually causing death. The skin form attains acne-like eruptions or ulcers with nodules just under the skin.
– Rabies. Bats can carry and are known for passing along rabies. Rabies is a very dangerous disease and can lead to fatalities. Luckily, only about 5% of the bats detained for testing carry the virus however concern for bats transmitting the disease are on the rise in recent years. If you should come across a sickly bat, it is best to call a professional like Knock Em Out Pest Control.
– Ticks, Mites, and Parasites. Bird and bat roosts house parasites, mites and ticks. If you should discover a roost with wild birds or bats, it’s best to contact a professional for removal.
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