BirdMaster receives the prestigious Excellence in Historical Preservation Award
The Preservation League of New York State has awarded BirdMaster Bird Control Systems, for an outstanding job performed in the New York Public Library, NY.
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Woman was blinded and nearly killed simply by coming into contact with pigeon feces.
‘Please don’t feed the pigeons’ This year, in early January, a young New Brunswick woman contracted a potentially fatal condition known as Cryptococcal Meningitis. This is a serious fungal disease carried in the feces of pigeons, easily transmitted to humans simply by coming into contact with pigeon droppings. “The debilitating illness attacks the spine and …
Man claims pigeon droppings on Soo Locks led to health problems
Health hazards, amongst other problems, arise from the accumulation of bird droppings. Structure deterioration, depreciation of exterior appearance, and even a loss of customers and reduction of business are all consequences of a poor bird proofing strategy. Addressing pest bird infestations will help avoid future costly repairs, health problems, injuries or even possible lawsuits. …
Pigeon Droppings Make Workers Sick: Court Upholds OSHA Fine
“An administrative law judge with the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission has upheld fines against an Ohio company. An inspection revealed several employees had symptoms of a potentially fatal respiratory disease after sweeping up pigeon droppings. OSHA opened an investigation against ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp. in June 2009 after a worker was …
BirdMaster to Receive a Second, Consecutive, Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award
BirdMaster has been the trusted bird control installer and designer for many major historical restorations throughout the nation and is clearly the first choice of preservation professionals.
Massachusetts Company offers effective bird-control solutions to bird guano problems plaguing America’s bridges and elevated roadways
Experts agree that the build-up of bird guano can cause deterioration of the substrata of our nations bridges; often resulting in disaster. As bridge inspectors look for solutions to combat this problem, they turn to the experts in bird control: Bird Master Bird Control Systems. For over 20 years, BirdMaster®, an innovative Massachusetts company, has …
Bird Droppings Can Pose Serious Health Risks to Humans
Bird droppings are a breeding ground for disease-causing parasites. Not only can these organisms attack the substrata of a building, they can spread disease to humans. One health hazard that is a concern when dealing with bird guano is Histoplasmosis. “Histoplasmosis is caused by a fungus (Histoplasma capsulatum) found primarily in the areas drained by …
New York Public Library includes BirdMaster Bird Control Netting in Restoration Project
New York Public Library President, Paul LecClerc, along with city officials, gathered on 42nd street this this past Tuesday to celebrate the substantial completion of the $50 million, 3-year restoration project. In 2006, a building survey revealed severe deterioration and soiling on the façade, including the Corinthian column capitals, lion head keystones and scroll …
BirdMaster Bird Control Systems to the Rescue
When a Cooper’s Hawk got stuck in the netting of the Andrew Square T-Station earlier this week in Boston, MA officials called animal rescue workers and professional falconers to the scene. However, all efforts to free the hawk failed. According to Channel 7 News in Boston, “Even professional falconers are stymied”. After seeing reports of …
How to Prevent your Commercial Building from Pigeon Infestations
Once established in a place, pigeons can be a headache. Pigeon droppings will quickly make a mess and spread diseases. Also the elevated costs spent on repairs, can be reduced significantly if bird proofing systems are installed prior to infestation. Prevention is always the key.