Birds: Health Hazards to Homeowners in Spokane and Kootenai County area

Faith • July 9, 2020

Do you have hidden health hazards in your home? 

Birds are lovely animals when found in their natural habitat, although people have started encroaching on nature in the Spokane and Kootenai County area. Many birds like to nest in holes and hollow trees. Since areas like Spokane and Kootenai County are seeing such rapid growth, birds have tried to adapt by nesting in manmade structures as there new home. These pests see manmade structures as your microwave and dryer vents and other small spaces in and around your home.

Pest Control companies often don't offer this service as it is more difficult to perform properly. 
Birds being a more difficult pest to deal with they also pose many health risks if they are stuck in your vents. In Spokane and Kootenai County, it is very common for birds to build nests with dry twigs, grass, and leaves. These messy nests in vents then pose an extreme fire hazard as they block off airflow. One main health hazard when removing the nests is bird droppings and mites are commonly found and can then enter your home. If inhaled mites and bird droppings can be harmful to your health along with causing serious respiratory issues. Homeowners need to know that each pest control problem can be more complicated than anticipated and it is not advisable to try and solve the problem yourself. 

Kaptar Environmental Pest Control Services has received many inquires regarding these pesky animals stuck in vents in the Spokane and Kootenai County area. Our highly trained Pest Control technicians have the proper knowledge and training to relocate the birds with low impact and proper sanitation of the infected area.

When you hear pests scratching in any of your vents or think you may have a pest problem its time to give your local pest control experts at Kaptar Environmental Pest Control Services a call before the situation gets worse. 
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