Health Hazards of Bird Droppings

The Human Health Dangers of Bird Droppings Associated with Building HVAC Systems

Washington DC — The most serious health risks arise from disease organisms that can grow in the nutrient-rich accumulations of bird droppings, feathers and debris. Not only are bird droppings an unsightly mess that can be difficult to remove and cause slip-and-fall accidents, they also harbor numerous human pathogens.  How dangerous are bird droppings to human health? …