Birds In Bathroom Exhaust Vent

Dryer vent grill bird guards inserts stop birds nesting in dryer vents and bathroom exhaust vents 3 inch to 8 inch 4 pack.

Birds in bathroom exhaust vent.

Keep birds and rodents from entering through your dryer vent with this universal bird guard by deflect o. Bird droppings can also cause permanent staining on building material and a bad smell in your home. Bird nests in your bathroom vent can also mean that the dust debris and droppings are disturbed and blown into your bathroom every time the fan is turned on. If inhaled bird droppings can cause histoplasmosis a serious lung disease.

If a vent is blocked by a bird nest it can t do its job. Gather your protective gear long needle nose pliers a flashlight and long screwdriver. Dryer and bathroom exhaust vents. Birds in vents is a very common problem that is found in most cities and towns on the eastern seaboard birds will start attempting to get into vents usually in the later part of march they will attempt to get into any vent in the home some of the more common vents that you will find birds in are kitchen vents and higher up bathroom vents.

Tip a screen can be installed on the exterior end of the exhaust vent to keep out birds and other small animals. Another good reason to have nesting birds removed from the vents in your maryland home is that birds may carry lice and mites. When it comes to bathroom vents birds that congregate around these exhausts can create an extremely dangerous situation because the humidity caused by showers especially can incubate the growth of histoplasmosis fungus which is found in bird droppings. The vent pipes that the birds infest are usually the upper floor bathroom exhaust vents and dryer vents.

This can become a health issue. Hook up a leaf blower hose or the exhaust of a vacuum cleaner to the beginning part of the vent and blow air at a high speed through the vent to get the more stubborn birds out. And because each vent connects to some place inside your home these insects now have direct access. In case of a dryer vent the dryer may overheat without proper ventilation which may lead to a fire.

Remove the easy parts by hand such as any leaves sticks and twigs that poke up from the nest. The guard fits most 3 in. Bird s nest removal from a vent. Durable plastic helps it withstand wildlife and the elements.

Locate the pipe or vent typically above or to the side of your bathroom.