The Importance of Cleaning a Bird Site Site cleanup is something that should be done, to some extent, on every bird job for many different reasons. Droppings Damage Bird droppings are very acidic and can cause damage to structures and machinery if they remain for extended periods of time. Cleaning a nesting site can also remove existing bird-related odors, reducing the birds' desire to return. Worker Safety and Ease of Installation Working around droppings is unsanitary. It is also difficult for adhesives to adhere to a dirty surface. Liability and Disease Potential Bacteria and parasites from droppings and nesting materials remaining at the site are an even greater threat to building occupants as they will look for a new host after the birds are forced out. Many businesses must also be concerned with meeting federal, state and local cleanliness requirements. Public Image Installing bird control products on a dropping-splattered area gives the impression that you don't care about the way the building looks, didn't do the job correctly or used ineffective products - otherwise why would there still be droppings around? Evaluate the situation carefully before cleaning a bird site. Some sites are much easier to clean than others. Cleanup of smaller amounts of droppings in open areas may be accomplished by simply hosing, scrubbing or pressure washing the area. For more serious accumulations, you should follow these steps: Bag and remove loose layers of droppings. (Be sure to wear protective coveralls, gloves and respiratory equipment when cleaning any bird site. Click here for more information on protective equipment). At all sites, debris and other nesting materials should be shoveled into double bagged heavy duty garbage bags and disposed of properly. To remove remaining stubborn droppings, apply Dissolve-It. Mix in 1:1 ratio with water and let the mixture soak into the droppings for at least 15 minutes; droppings will generally wipe easily away with a brush and water (see page 7 for more information on Dissolve-It). Follow with a clean water rinse. After area is clear of droppings, apply Disinfect-It or other hospital grade virucide/ germicide to kill any remaining bacteria. If the site contains old bird gel, use a putty knife or comparable scraper to remove the bulk of the gel. Use Bird Barrier's Gel Remover to make the job of removing the gel less time consuming and messy. Bird sites can contain dangerous bacteria as well as foul smelling materials. Bird Barrier has developed a family of products for site cleanup Enzymes actually break down the droppings, special disinfectants make the site safe for workers and visitors, and deodorants replace the smell with a clean, fresh aroma. These products are non-toxic, environmentally safe, non-flammable, and bio degradable. Dissolve-ItTM Dissolve-It efficiently breaks down bird droppings, reducing the solids and eliminating odors. It allows for easy removal of even stubborn, caked-on droppings and other organic matter. Simply mix Dissolve-It in a 1:1 ratio with water, saturate the target area and let the solution work for at least fifteen minutes. Solution can be applied with a hand sprayer. The residue will easily spray away with hose or power sprayer. Dissolve-It is a biochemical live enzyme formulation consisting of a synergistic blend of three selected Bacillus microorganisms, special surfactants and a unique odor neutralization formula. This product is nontoxic, nonflammable and biodegradable, plus it is USDA accepted, environmentally safe. It can an be poured over piles of bird droppings, as well as into drains, trash cans, sewers and grease traps. It can be used in unlimited areas: beneath and around rooftop air conditioning units, rain gutters, balcony areas and tops of ledges and pipes, use at 1:1 spray mixture with water. Absorb-ItTM Newly developed granule odor counteractant and liquid absorbent manufactured from naturally grown corn cob. Absorb-It is three times more efficient than competing products and contains no dust or crystalline silica normally present in clay-based products. It absorbs 150% to 300% its own weight, compared to clay at 70-90%. Its porosity allows the odor counteractant property to dispense for longer periods of time in its area of influence, leaving a fresher, odor-free atmosphere. Simply spread Absorb-It on the affected surfaces and allow it to do its work. Especially effective when used in areas where there is standing water mixed with bird droppings. Product weighs 4.25 lbs. (packaged in 1 gal. container) Absorb-It (1 gal.). Bird Gel Remover There are many different brands of Repellent Gel on the market that are all very sticky and, if applied incorrectly, are very messy as well. Our Gel Remover actually dissolves gel, leaving an almost perfect cleanup It is water soluble and will not damage most surfaces, with the notable exception of tar-based roofing materials. Instructions for use included.