Birds Nesting on Your Building? Things You Need to Know.

Spring is here. And as a building owner or manager, you’ve probably seen birds arriving in, on, and around your building looking for nesting sites. Chances are, your building has plenty of areas where birds can build them. The temptation is to remove these nests with whatever means seem easiest—a water hose, air gun, or simply hand removal by maintenance personnel. But be warned: not all birds are created equal in the eyes of the law.

Migratory Birds Are Protected

Many migratory birds are protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, and many species are protected by the Endangered Species Act. Protected species include Canada geese, swallows, woodpeckers, and gulls. These statutes make it illegal to intentionally capture, kill, or disrupt protected birds. Laws like these impose costly penalties for anyone who disturbs nests, hatchlings, or eggs, or harms the birds in any way.

Unprotected Birds

Currently, there are only three common pest birds that are not federally protected: feral pigeons, European starlings, and house sparrows. However, removing nests with unhatched eggs or using lethal means can still bring complications or local regulations into play. Building owners can completely avoid these legal risks and bird problems by installing humane bird deterrents before birds arrive.

The Humane Solution: Bird B Gone

Bird B Gone offers a number of deterrents and repellents for keeping pest birds away from buildings, structures, and wide-open areas. If you’re unsure about which product would work best for your specific situation, Bird B Gone has decades of combined experience in the field of bird control. We can help you with product selection, installation, and cleanup. Just call us at 800-392-6915 for a catalog, pricing, or product samples, or email us at nobirds@birdbgone.com. We also work with a network of authorized installers—call today to connect with a trained bird control professional in your area.