Mould On 3/4 Day Old Droppings Under Floor Grill

[Guest RJefferies]

Hi

 

I have noticed that the droppings beneath the floor grill tends to go mouldy after about 3 to 4 days. Has anybody else had a similar experience and how was the problem resolved? Could it be (1) humidity (2) ventilation (3) overcrowding (4) the food?

 

Thanks

[OLDYELLOW]

it's air the moisture isn't drying out apply lime to help the drying process

[Guest RJefferies]

it's air the moisture isn't drying out apply lime to help the drying process

 

Does that mean that the air is insufficient in the loft or does everybody that has floor grills apply lime to help the drying process?

[OLDYELLOW]

if experience high humidity outside the loft it will also be humid inside the loft , if theres enough fresh air entering the loft then the drying process would be quickened so air flow seems to be lacking , as you live in a very dry climate add some light via your roof also , a few photos can tell where you need to improve , if i was you i'd get a smoke bomb and smoke bomb your loft to check your air flow or in your case the lack of it not all people use lime in there lofts but it's cheap and will help to dry the dropping out quicker

[Guest RJefferies]

if experience high humidity outside the loft it will also be humid inside the loft , if theres enough fresh air entering the loft then the drying process would be quickened so air flow seems to be lacking , as you live in a very dry climate add some light via your roof also , a few photos can tell where you need to improve , if i was you i'd get a smoke bomb and smoke bomb your loft to check your air flow or in your case the lack of it not all people use lime in there lofts but it's cheap and will help to dry the dropping out quicker

Thanks for the advice I suspected that it might be airflow. I will now have to take out the bomb, lol.

[Guest IB]

If it's the 'fur' mould (cryptococcus) then that has a special affinity for bird droppings and will grow on it even when they're dry. It doesn't come from the bird, the spores come from the environment. Not sure how you would tackle it, a dry disinfectant such as Harkers Loft Treatment or Stalosan F?

[Guest RJefferies]

If it's the 'fur' mould (cryptococcus) then that has a special affinity for bird droppings and will grow on it even when they're dry. It doesn't come from the bird, the spores come from the environment. Not sure how you would tackle it, a dry disinfectant such as Harkers Loft Treatment or Stalosan F?

Interesting. Thats why i love this forum I am learning everday

[andy Burgess]

Interesting. Thats why i love this forum I am learning everday

your not alone there .

[Guest RJefferies]

Besides looking at the airflow problem, i think i should also try to get more sunlight into the loft, as mould generally does not thrive in conditions of abundant sunlight and we have lots thereof

[mushroom]

I had the same problem a few years ago in my old loft which was ventilated on 4 sides at floor level, centre and roof level. I had the droppings tested to identify the mould and it turned out to be Candida.It only cost about £10 at the time would probably be a bit more now but it removes the guesswork.The mould on the droppings was more like a mini forest, it is a fact that some grains are sprayed with a mould based product to keep other moulds at bay.

[greenlands]

Wilkinsons have a special offer on at the mo.Detol disinfectant, kills alsorts of nasties,worth having a couple of cans at £1:50 a shot.

[chrissyboy1]

I think this mould can be very dangerous to your health, better cleaning out regular

[eastcoaster]

I have mould regular outside in my avery! also had it tested and came up much the same as the reply`s given ,more harmful to me than the birds .

[Guest Tooshy Boy]

THE EASY WAY IS THE BLOW TORCH THEN A SPRINKLE OF LIME OUT OF THE GARDEN CENTRE.AND FOR A NICE SMELL INCESE STICKS OUT THE POUND SHOP.I PUT 4.IN EACH OLD BIRD SIDE AND YOUNG BIRD SIDE.//// :emoticon-0167-beer:BY THE WAY YOU DONT HAFT SEE THE MOTHS GET OUT OF THE LOFT WHEN YOU LIGHT THE INCENSE STICKS AND IT DOES NOT BOTHER THE BIRDS.// BUT WARE A MASK.////TOOSHY BOY.//

[Guest RJefferies]

Thank you all for your excellent advice

[pheonix]

I had the same problem a few years ago in my old loft which was ventilated on 4 sides at floor level, centre and roof level. I had the droppings tested to identify the mould and it turned out to be Candida.It only cost about £10 at the time would probably be a bit more now but it removes the guesswork.The mould on the droppings was more like a mini forest, it is a fact that some grains are sprayed with a mould based product to keep other moulds at bay.

now thats what i call a clever diagnosis,grain spray.ive had this in the past and before scraping out ive given it a good burning because if you scrape out straight away you are disturbing the spores which then become airborne,so burn it then remove it