Bird Pest Control: Are You Making These Mistakes?

Many property owners who suffer from pest birds have the wrong idea about bird pest control. They think that to control birds, you need to kill them or drive them away with loud noises. Their mistakes might even include things you've tried. Here are some examples:

Common Mistakes in Bird Pest Control

1. Procrastination

You waited too long to address the problem. Flocks of birds have built their nests and have settled all around your property. The birds have already begun to damage roofing tiles and covered everything with disease-carrying droppings. These droppings now block your skylights, solar panels, security cameras, rooftop AC units, and ventilators—the list goes on and on.

2. Poor Sanitation

Birds have flocked to your property because there's an abundance of food to be scavenged from overflowing trash cans, outdoor dining tables and benches, and open dumpsters.

3. Lethal Extermination Attempts

You've decided the only way to get rid of birds is through lethal means. So you tried poisons and pellet guns, but this method of bird pest control has proven not only ineffective but illegal, since many species of birds are protected by local, state, and federal laws.

4. Desperation Tactics

When all else fails, your frustration has led you to try noisemakers and water hoses. Again, these bird pest control efforts have failed because the birds just keep coming back once the noise or water stops.

Effective and Humane Bird Control Solutions

The bird control pros at Bird B Gone recommend these proven solutions to protect your property:

1. Plastic Bird Spikes

Made of unbreakable, UV-protected polycarbonate, Bird B Gone plastic bird spikes are an effective and humane bird pest control solution. The spiked strips come in two-foot sections and 3-, 5-, and 7-inch widths to provide ever-widening areas of bird deterrence. The base of each spiked strip is just 1.5 inches wide, making it easy to glue, nail, or tie down to any surface.

2. Sonic Bird Deterrents

Bird B Gone's Bird Chase Super Sonic broadcasts pre-recorded distress and predator calls that intimidate bird pests. The system generates threatening calls for over 22 different species of birds, broadcasting for two minutes and repeating every 10 minutes. Unlike useless ultrasonic bird scare devices—which emit frequencies birds cannot hear—the Bird Chase device uses clear audio that birds actually respond to. Powered by standard 110V AC with a 50 ft power cord, it includes a built-in light sensor for day, night, or 24-hour operation and covers up to 1 acre (expandable to 5 acres with additional satellite speakers).

3. Heavy-Duty Bird Netting

Bird B Gone's Bird Net 2000 Heavy Duty Bird Netting creates a physical bird barrier that blocks birds from roosting and nesting. Made of tough UV-stabilized polyethylene mesh, this netting is rot-proof, waterproof, flame-resistant, and stable across extreme temperatures. Available in stock sizes, custom cuts up to 200 ft, and three mesh sizes (2-inch, 1 1/8-inch, and 3/4-inch), this netting is frequently specified by architects for commercial and industrial installations and is backed by a 10-year guarantee.

Bird B Gone is the world's largest manufacturer and distributor of bird pest control products, providing effective and humane solutions for a bird-free environment. For expert advice, product selection, or installation support, contact Bird B Gone at 800-392-6915.