Pest Management Professional, March 2014
we submit a bird proposal to a client we break out our proposal into numerous phases The following is a hypothetical example of what those phases would entail Phase 1 Cleaning and disinfecting where bird droppings have been found Phase 2 Implementing the bird trapping program Phase 3 Installing bird netting under the front canopy Phase 4 Installing bird spikes on all building ledges Phase 5 Installing electrified shock units on the rooftop parapet ledge These phases allow clients to pick and choose which phases they can complete Sometimes our clients opt to have all phases completed immediately Others choose to complete one or two phases at a time annually or some other way that fits their budget Initial cleanup is a must One thing is certain For any job bird guano cleanup must be provided before installing any bird deterrent program If proper cleanup isnt done the deterrents wont adequately adhere to the building and will become detached over time This presents a serious liability for your company For example if the bird spike you installed falls off a building and injures someone your company will be liable Experience has taught us a cleanup must precede any bird deterrent installation While your clients might be well intentioned and offer to do the cleanup themselves only those trained in handling hazardous waste such as bird guano should perform this first important step We recently had a national Easily visible pigeon guano coats this window ledge account insist on having its maintenance team do the cleanup When our Bird Doctor Nationwide technicians arrived on site the cleaning didnt meet our standards We submitted a proposal immediately and were awarded the cleanup job on the spot We emphasize the dangers and diseases associated with bird guano and the importance of keeping employees away from areas overrun with bird waste Continued on page BG8 www mypmp net Pest Management Professional March 2014 BG5 Photos by Fred Miller fmphotofm com
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