3 Methods to Detect a Bird Problem on your Home

When you have a bird problem around the home, you are going to know it. It is nothing a homeowner should ignore. There are tell-tale signs that bird control is needed.

1. Grackles: If you detect grackles, beware. They literally overwhelm trees or buildings in the area. They have adapted quite well to urban life, living amongst homes because there is an abundance of nesting and, more importantly, food sites. Grackles are essentially blackbirds with iridescent purple-blue feathers on their necks, backs, and heads. Their heads and legs are black, and they have yellow eyes. They measure up to 13 inches in length and have a wingspan of up to 18 inches. Grackles will roost in very large numbers—sometimes into the thousands. Effective grackle control is needed to get rid of these birds when they have made your property their home.
2. Sparrows: Sparrows create a noisy bird problem. They congregate in large flocks and can be quite loud, meaning you will likely detect this problem rather quickly—they may even wake you up in the morning. Besides being noisy, sparrow nesting materials are known to back up gutters and drainage pipes. They prefer nesting sites in small, enclosed spaces such as corrugated metal siding, up in the rafters, house shutters, and any other crevice they can fit into. Professional sparrow control solutions can help eliminate these issues.
3. Woodpeckers: Woodpeckers cause pecking or drumming noise and damage. They will drum on your home, outdoor furniture, and trees for various reasons: male woodpeckers drum to attract a female, search for insects, and establish territory. This drumming leaves paint chips, holes in siding, and can even ruin backyard redwood furniture. Specialized woodpecker control is needed to stop the destruction.

Bird Control Methods

To get rid of birds, there are various bird control methods to choose from. Visual deterrents scare birds away using predator features and reflective surfaces as scare triggers. Visual bird control confuses and frightens birds so they leave the treated area. This type of bird control is economical and a great first defense against unwanted pests.

Ideal for homes and structures are physical bird control products. These methods prevent birds from landing in concentrated areas. There is a wide range of products in this category: bird netting can be draped over trees to keep out grackles; bird spikes can be placed on rooftops and under eaves to prevent birds from landing and nesting; and repellers and spider-like devices like the Bird Spider 360 move to deter and scare birds from a targeted area.

Sound deterrents are a good form of bird control for large open areas. Units like the Bird Chase Super Sonic broadcast recorded bird distress and predator calls. When birds hear the warnings, they want to flee the area. There are many different bird species programmed into a single unit, making it especially effective if you have a large backyard, garden, or pool.

Expert Guidance and Assistance

Whenever there is any doubt as to what will best fit your specific bird control issue, bird control experts can give you recommendations and even guide you to professional installers. Remember that it is always best to install bird control methods before issues get out of hand. Be on the lookout for tell-tale signs that birds are making their way to your property, and take action at the very first sign.

If you need help assessing your property or selecting the right products, contact Bird B Gone at 800-392-6915 or email us at nobirds@birdbgone.com.