Exhaust Vents Clogged with Bird Nesting Debris in Bradly Beach, NJ

Challenge

Several of our Bird Solutions team members were sent out to a condo association in Bradly Beach, NJ to stop nuisance birds from nesting in a number of the exhaust vents. Blocked airflow from nests can cause dryers to overheat and create fire hazards, while also potentially leading to moisture buildup, mold, and the spread of diseases like histoplasmosis from droppings.

Solution

First, we carefully removed all of the nesting debris in each of the exhaust vents and then disinfected each one with a solution that targets bird mites. Bird mites are parasites that feed on the blood of birds. When birds leave their nests, the mites are left behind without a suitable host for their next blood meal and make their way into a home. Once inside, they take over and start feeding on the family! To make matters worse, bird mites are tiny and semi-transparent, so they are extremely difficult to detect!

Afterwards, we installed a DryerWallVent® over each one of the exhaust vents. The DryerWallVent® is made out of heavy-duty galvanized steel and its large opening and angled damper provide maximum airflow efficiency for safe venting. Integrated magnets keep the damper closed when not in use, preventing birds, pests, bats, and all nuisance wildlife from infesting the home.