While birds might be fun to watch, the damage that they can leave on your balcony and lawn furniture isn’t. Not only is pigeon poop unsightly, but it can also be a health hazard. It’s important to make sure to clean it from your home’s outdoor areas.

Starting with the end in mind

There is no point cleaning any debris before getting rid of your pigeons! Once they are out of the way you need to clean up. And of course if your in a feed location and they are coming back then pigeon or seagull proofing can be installed. Preparation is key prior to setting out on your cleaning challenge.

Wherever pigeons or seagulls have been perching or roosting, they inevitably leave behind a mess of nesting materials, sticks, feathers and the dreaded piles of pigeon poop. It goes without saying that the longer the birds are in residence, the larger the mess left behind. As well as being unsightly, bird droppings are often acidic in nature and can stain stonework. Deep cleaning before the installation of an anti-roosting system is therefore recommended.

First, kit yourself out. Wear old clothes, preferably long-sleeved tops, long trousers, waterproof shoes and gloves. You may also like to invest in a pair of goggles and a dust mask, particularly for a heavy infestation.

As far as cleaning equipment goes, it’s pretty straightforward. Buckets, brushes, scrapers, bin bags, plenty of water and maybe a shovel. If you have a very large amount of dried droppings to remove, a hose pipe will be invaluable.

A disinfectant spray is a must for finishing off the area. We recommend Bird Droppings Germ Clear™ as not only does it clean, but it kills off any bacteria that may be lurking. Bird guano in its wet form does not usually pose a danger in itself, but if it’s been there a while it can start growing fungi and bacteria that can become airborne if dry, and cause respiratory problems if breathed in

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In the end, Adelaide Pigeon Control can handle the complete cleaning event.