Choosing the Right Deterrent for Your Bird Problem

Whether it’s geese gathering on the lawn, pigeons taking up residence on the roof, or swallows building nests under the eaves of a home, it’s no secret that birds can quickly become a nuisance, damaging property if the situation isn’t controlled.

Some birds, such as pigeons, crows, and gulls, are considered nuisance birds. They leave behind feces, which not only spread disease but can erode and stain building materials in a short amount of time. Luckily, there are professional bird control products available on the market that can deter birds and other critters from invading your property.

Commercial vs. Residential Impact

Bird control is not only important for homes, but also for businesses. Bird droppings can cause health issues in food processing plants, restaurants, and storage facilities, resulting in regulatory fines or even closures. The cost of cleaning up bird droppings quickly adds up to a huge expense for businesses as well. Not only that, there are potential liabilities for businesses plagued by bird infestations.

The first step in successful bird control is to connect with an expert who is familiar with the area’s bird population, their habits, behaviors, and migrations, and who is also knowledgeable and experienced in the best ways to address each type of bird problem. Successfully deterring birds in a humane and environmentally responsible way is important. Before implementing deterrents, there are several key steps that should be taken:

• Determine the bird species, including their habits, sizes, and behaviors.
• Determine the weather conditions when the birds are present.
• Determine the exact location of the bird problem—whether it is a building, pool, yard, or a specific area of the structure like the roof.
• Identify the time of year that the birds appear.
• Track the time of day the birds appear—whether morning, afternoon, or evening.

Each Bird B Gone product addresses a specific bird problem, but sometimes there are multiple issues. For example, a business might have a recurring issue with pigeons landing on gutters, building nests, and creating a backup of standing water. One solution is to install gutter spikes to prevent the birds from landing on the gutters. In addition, a Bird Spider 360 addresses additional issues of birds gathering on a building’s rooftop, lights, and AC units. This deterrent’s arms bounce as the wind blows, and the movement prevents birds, such as pigeons, from landing in the area.

Listed below are bird deterrent products that address specific problems experienced by home and business owners.

Electric Bird Tracks

These systems work excellently for businesses when birds are landing or nesting in architectural areas where they don’t belong. Our Electric Track Systems can be installed on ledges, eaves, and roof lines—on practically any surface. When a bird lands on the track, they receive a mild electric shock that does not injure them, but effectively trains them to avoid the area. This type of deterrent works with all types of birds, including pigeons, sparrows, gulls, starlings, and more.

Bird Spikes

Spikes are available in both polycarbonate and stainless steel versions. Our Plastic Bird Spikes come in seven different colors, including a crystal clear version, making them nearly invisible to passersby. The Stainless Steel Bird Spikes are manufactured with a UV-protected polycarbonate base and are available in specialized variations. This includes the Mega Bird Spike version for larger birds such as seagulls, raptors, vultures, and pigeons, and the Gutter Bird Spike option, which fits standard gutters easily.

Bird Netting

If the goal is to completely exclude birds from a specific structural area, then professional bird netting is the absolute answer. Our heavy-duty netting is available in knotted configurations as well as a specialized, lightweight Bird Netting version, and it is durable enough to keep all bird species out of an enclosed area. Available in three colors, our heavy-duty netting is highly discreet, preserving the architectural aesthetics of any structure.

• Crop Protection: Netting is highly beneficial in vineyards, orchards, and gardens to keep birds from feasting on the crops. Specialized Garden Netting is available in bulk rolls or smaller quantities, featuring three different sizes of mesh to exclude even the smallest pest bird species.
• Bat Exclusion: Bat netting works similarly to bird netting, but is installed specifically to keep bats out of known roosting places such as eaves, bell towers, attics, and canopies. Although bats are mammals, a buildup of their guano can cause severe odor and insect problems over time. The best solution is to prevent their access to structures in the first place by installing professional Bat Netting. Most bat species are protected by state or federal law, making non-lethal exclusion the only legal option.
• Industrial Pond Netting: Heavy-duty netting can also be deployed across industrial tailing ponds to prevent geese and other waterfowl from landing. This system is highly effective at keeping birds and wildlife out of retention ponds, water collection sites, hazardous oil pits, and toxic containment areas.

Bird Slopes

Installing professional Bird Slopes on 90-degree ledges and I-beams prevents birds of all sizes from landing or nesting. When birds roost, they leave behind feathers and acidic droppings that can severely damage stone, degrade marble statues, and stain building facades. Pigeons especially love to roost on flat edges, and a bird slope provides a completely humane, slide-effect barrier that keeps them from landing.

Bird Wire

Ideal for deterring crows, gulls, and pigeons, a professional Bird Wire System consists of a series of stainless steel posts that support a nylon-coated stainless steel wire. This discreet and cost-effective product is heavily approved for both state and federal government structures, providing an excellent low-profile deterrent option to prevent birds from landing on long, exposed ledges.

Protect your home or business from costly cleanup and potential structural damage caused by pest bird populations. Contact a bird deterrent specialist today to help you identify your specific pressure level and select the ideal products for your property.