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Bird control or bird abatement involves the methods to eliminate or deter pest birds from landing, roosting and nesting. Bird control is important because pest birds can create health-related problems through their feces, including histoplasmosis, cryptococcosis, and psittacosis. [1] Bird droppings may also cause damage to property and equipment.
Bird fancier's lung (BFL), also known as bird breeder's lung, is a type of hypersensitivity pneumonitis. It can cause shortness of breath , fever , dry cough , chest pain , anorexia and weight loss , fatigue , and progressive pulmonary fibrosis (the most serious complication).
A bird with a "fascination for cars" is causing trouble after taking up residence on an estate. The guinea fowl has been spotted in Moorside in Consett, County Durham, over the last few days and ...
[1] [2] Common antigens include molds, bacteria, bird droppings, bird feathers, agricultural dusts, bioaerosols and chemicals from paints or plastics. [3] People affected by this type of lung inflammation ( pneumonitis ) are commonly exposed to the antigens by their occupations, hobbies, the environment and animals.
In Bolivia there has been a report of an Andean cat, a critically endangered species, dead by a car collision. [18] In 1993, 25 schools throughout New England, United States, participated in a roadkill study involving 1,923 animal deaths. By category, the fatalities were: 81% mammals, 15% bird, 3% reptiles and amphibians, 1% indiscernible. [19]
Associated cost: $40-$100 “If your car is due for an oil change, don’t wait,” Giranda advised. Colder temperatures cause oil to thicken and flow slowly, which can put extra stress on your ...
For many Americans, buying a car is among the most expensive purchases they will ever make. And car prices are on the rise. According to Kelley Blue Book, the average cost of a new car as of March ...
An estimated 365-988 million fatal bird collisions with buildings occur annually in North America, making human-made structures a large contributor to the decline in bird species. [15] To reduce bird strikes, it is suggested to remove all bird attractants near the windows or to partially cover the windows. [12]