Used a leaf blower on the working end of the the dryer vent duct.
Bird nest in my dryer vent.
Now every time i turn the dryer on i can hear them flapping around in the vent.
Bird nest in dryer vent baby birds won t be abandoned just because they were touched.
Birds are attracted to the warmth of the vents which is why they are commonly found in dryer vents and kitchen exhaust vents.
How to get rid of birds in a dryer vent step 1.
The best time to remove a nest is mid day when the birds are most likely to be away from the site.
Shot the bird s nest into the neighbors yard.
The baby birds and their parents will usually leave within a week or.
These locations also are dangerous because humidity and steam can spread disease including histoplasmosis which is found in bird droppings.
However this inhibits the functioning of your dryer vents so bird proofing them becomes necessary.
The heat of these vents are a fire hazard when birds decide to nest in these locations.
If you hear babies chirping that means there is a nest inside and the baby.
This time of year columbia bird removal professionals are receiving about 50 calls per day from homeowners who are afraid to put their clothing in the dryer because birds are living in the dryer vent.
Here s what to do.
A bird s nest in your dryer vent will prevent the hot air from venting outside your house and the build up of heat that results can cause a fire.
Bird proofing dryer vents is relatively easy.
A commercial grade disinfectant should use birds carry a mites that will invest your home.
A few weeks ago birds started making a nest we tried putting the dryer on to stop them from building but they kept going.
But the birds would be harmed most likely if the dryer was used but hasn t she used the dryer lately before she discovered the nest.
I m afraid that there s eggs or baby birds in there and i m going to kill them with the heat of the vent.
If you notice a nest in your dryer vent you might as well take a peek inside the vent from your stove exhaust fan attic vents and bathroom exhaust openings.
Although bird nests are commonly found in trees many birds find it easier and more secure to nest in bathroom vents kitchen vents dryer vents as well as in your gutters.
Allow the birds to finish their nesting.
Leaving your dryer vent open to birds can result in fires and other severe damages.
Once you and your family have mites they are nasty uncomfortable and hard to be rid of.
Open the dryer door and listen.
We suggest that you call a professional pest service to have the mite spraying disinfecting done.