How to Keep Birds Off Buildings This Summer
Besides the ubiquitous pigeon, red-winged blackbirds, grackles, starlings, and brown-headed cowbirds often establish large summer roosts in and around buildings and structures. These birds will deface and damage various areas of a home or building where they nest, and like all birds, they leave droppings virtually everywhere. These acidic droppings can eat into metal, plastic, wood, and even stonework, and they can carry any of 60 known diseases, including salmonella.
Many birds are protected by federal and state laws, meaning they cannot be killed or have their nests and eggs destroyed. The best way to keep these nuisance birds from your property is through effective and humane bird control measures. The pros at Bird B Gone have a number of bird deterrents that property owners can use to prevent summer birds from roosting and nesting on and around their property.
Stainless Steel Bird Spikes
Recommended for keeping a variety of summer birds from landing and roosting on signage, parapet walls, and many other surfaces, Bird B Gone Stainless Steel Bird Spikes are almost invisible and come in 1-, 3-, 5-, and extra-wide 8-inch widths. The spikes are easily attached using screws, tie-downs, or adhesive, and they carry an industry-leading 10-year guarantee.
Bird Jolt Flat Track
Highly effective and humane, Bird B Gone's Bird Jolt Flat Track harmlessly "educates" birds to stay away by imparting a slight electric shock the minute they land. Simple to install and set up, the track features a flexible, UV-protected PVC base that bends a full 360 degrees without compromising its integrity, allowing it to easily follow rounded surfaces and curved architectural features. Totally waterproof with tight connections for safety and ease of use, the low-profile track measures just 1/4 inch at its highest point and is available in six colors to blend in easily with its surroundings. Bird Jolt Flat Track is the only electric track bird deterrent system with a patented anti-arcing design and glue troughs along the base to insulate conductors. It comes in 100-foot rolls, can be glued down to virtually any surface, and is powered by either an AC charger or solar charger.
Heavy Duty Bird Netting (3/4-Inch Mesh)
Often specified by architects and contractors, Bird B Gone’s Bird Net 2000 Heavy Duty Bird Netting with a 3/4-inch mesh creates a physical barrier that denies summer birds access to openings and overhangs. Made of tough, UV-stabilized polyethylene, the netting is rot-proof, waterproof, and flame-resistant, blocking birds through an extreme range of temperatures. Because it is a non-conductive material, the netting can be used around electrical systems and RF transmission antennas without causing shorts or microwave interference. Bird Net 2000 also meets the stringent requirements of ISO 1806 and 9001 Protocol Mesh Testing for quality and mesh burst strength, and the black netting is backed by an industry-leading 10-year guarantee.
Consult the Experts
If you’re unsure about which product would work best for your building, 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.