Pigeon proofing solar panels

Pigeons are a real problem. The mess they create around houses. Pigeon poop is toxic and pose a health risk to people. They home in on solar panels for protection from the weather.

Diseases

Pigeon droppings can contain diseases like cryptococcosis, histoplasmosis, psittacosis, and salmonella:

• Cryptococcosis: A yeast-like fungus that can cause a chest infection or meningitis

• Histoplasmosis: A fungus that can cause fatigue, fever, and chest pains

• Psittacosis: A flu-like illness caused by a bacterium called Chlamydia psittaci

• Salmonella: A bacterial infection that can cause diarrhea

• Risk factors

  People with weakened immune systems, like those with cancer are more at risk of developing diseases from pigeon droppings

• How to get sick

  People can get sick from pigeon droppings by breathing in dust or water droplets that contain the droppings