Pigeon droppings can contain diseases
Pigeon droppings can contain diseases that can make people sick, including: Cryptococcosis A fungal disease that can cause meningitis or a chest infection. It's found in soil contaminated by pigeon droppings, especially in areas where pigeons roost or nest. People with compromised immune systems are at higher risk of infection. Histoplasmosis A fungal disease caused by breathing in the fungus that grows in pigeon droppings. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, and chest pains, but most infections are mild or have no symptoms. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of infection. Psittacosis A flu-like illness that's usually mild in humans, but can rarely cause serious illness. Salmonella A bacterial infection that can cause diarrhea. People can become infected by breathing in dust or water droplets that contain contaminated bird droppings Wet down the work area to prevent dust from spreading Contain the area with plastic sheeting before using a...