Getting Rid of Pest Birds: Top 3 Bird Control Solutions

Many buildings and structures are often the victim of pest birds. Over time, bird droppings can deface and damage property, resulting in costly maintenance and repairs. Removing bird droppings can be hazardous, and clean-up crews are frequently required to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) usually mandated by state and federal guidelines. But that’s just the beginning of pest bird problems.

Birds Create Many Hazards

Bird nests built around light bulbs in semi-enclosed areas or near electrical wiring under structures or rooftops have led to fires. Bird droppings can also create dangerous slip-and-fall hazards on walkways, steps, ramps, landings and access ladders. In 2006, the city of New York was ordered to pay a man $6 million dollars after he slipped on bird droppings in a subway station.

Effective Bird Control Solutions Can Help

Bird B Gone offers a wide range of bird control solutions for buildings and structures. Humane and effective, the top three solutions most often recommended for buildings and structures include:

• Bird Net 2000 Heavy Duty Netting. This rugged netting creates a physical barrier that won’t allow pest birds through. Recommended for excluding pest birds from overhangs and other semi-enclosed areas, Bird Net 2000 is easy to install using Bird B Gone’s complete line of professional grade installation hardware. Made of a tough UV-stabilized polyethylene mesh, this industrial strength netting is extremely durable, rot and water proof, and flame resistant. The netting comes in several area sizes and mesh densities to deter the full range of pest bird types. Bird Net 2000 is often specified in architectural plans, is backed by a 10-Year Guarantee and comes in black, stone or white to blend in with its background

• Stainless Steel Bird Spikes. Ideal for keeping pigeons and other larger birds off rooftops, parapet walls, light fixtures and other flat or curved surfaces, Bird B Gone bird spikes have been proven worldwide. They come in 1-, 3-, 5- and 8-inch splay widths to provide increasingly wider areas of protection—up to 10 inches wide. These rugged spiked strips feature a patented “bend-and-crush” design, which means the spikes are firmly embedded in an unbreakable UV-protected polycarbonate base. This flexible base bends a full 360 degrees, so it can easily “follow” a variety of curved mounting surfaces (e.g., signage letters).

• Bird Jolt Flat Track Kit. This low-profile, electric track system produces a harmless electric shock that “educates” pest birds to stay off horizontal surfaces. Lightweight and flexible, the track is easy to install—it bends 360° without compromising its electrical integrity. It’s the only electric track bird deterrent system with patented anti-arcing and glue troughs designs for improved safety and performance. Available in six colors.

Backed by Expert Assistance

 If you’re unsure about which product would work best for your specific situation, Bird B Gone has over 80 years of combined experience in the field of bird control. We can help you with product selection, installation and cleanup. Just call us at (888) 570-0360 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 for a trained bird control professional in your area.