Important Information

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Types of diseases spread by birds

It is believed that birds can carry over 60 different diseases which have the potential to infect both humans and livestock.

The main diseases which birds can transmit can be broken down into 3 categories, they are:

  • Bacterial

  • Fungal

  • Viral

While most birds in their natural environment are perfectly harmless, nuisance birds such as pigeons and other birds can be responsible for transmitting diseases. These are not just a danger to people’s health but they can also put your business at risk.