House Sparrows in Spring, How They Can Cause Havoc on Your Building
House sparrows are here. They began arriving in late spring, causing all sorts of costly damage in and around buildings. They may be small, but their numbers are massive. Fail to address them with effective and humane bird controls, and you can expect major headaches in the coming months.
Acres of Droppings
If you haven’t already noticed, house sparrows leave lots of droppings on entrances, windows, doors, signage canopies, AC units, solar panels, security cameras, lighting, and just about every surface on your building. Left to gather, these acidic droppings can eat into and damage metal, wood, plastic, vinyl, and even stonework. On walkways and entryways, bird droppings can also lead to dangerous slip-and-fall hazards.
Damage and Fire Hazards
House sparrows have a nasty habit of pecking the rigid foam insulation inside buildings. These small birds get into the smallest cracks and crevices, building bulky, flammable nests that create potential fire hazards in electric signage and machinery housings. Sparrow nests also cause flooding from backups in gutters and drainage pipes, and they have been known to clog machinery.
Sparrows Carry Diseases
House sparrows can be a factor in the dissemination of diseases, including chlamydiosis, coccidiosis, erysipeloid, Newcastle disease, paratyphoid, pullorum, salmonellosis, tuberculosis, various encephalitis viruses, and internal parasites. Their presence can create a major health hazard, particularly in areas where food is stored, processed, or served.
Noisy Birds
Since they often congregate in large numbers, house sparrows can be extremely noisy. This can be a major distraction inside buildings, disrupting operations and creating stress among employees, which can lead to errors and miscommunication.
Consult the Experts: Bird B Gone
Bird B Gone offers a number of deterrents and repellents for keeping house sparrows 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.