Birds In Kitchen Exhaust Vent

The vent pipes that the birds infest are usually the upper floor bathroom exhaust vents and dryer vents.

Birds in kitchen exhaust vent.

These vents measure 3 4 inches in diameter and are found on a home s exterior wall providing an ideal substitute for a tree hollow. Openings used to exhaust kitchen and bathroom fans as well as clothing dryer vents provide ideal nesting locations. Even adult birds with full flying capabilities fall into the same trap. Vent structure openings are typically capped with plastic or aluminum covers to prevent drafts.

The cover over the vent that exhausts the bathroom fan to our office s exterior was left unprotected and presented an ideal place for birds to nest. The heat of these vents are a fire hazard when birds decide to nest in these locations. We saw the birds coming and going and heard the chirping babies from inside the office. Birds can easily enter and live in an exhaust vent.

Birds are attracted to the warmth of the vents which is why they are commonly found in dryer vents and kitchen exhaust vents. Exhaust vents move stale air from the interior to the exterior of a house.