The Importance of using Humane Bird Control Products
As a building owner/manager, you’ve learned a hard lesson: pest birds can deface and damage your property. Cleanup and maintenance bills just keep going up. The longer you wait to get rid of pest birds, the worse and more costly the problem becomes. That means damage to everything from rooftop AC units to lighting fixtures.
Many Birds are Protected by Law
Perhaps nothing underscores the need for humane bird control than that fact that many birds (hundreds of species) are protected by law. The Endangered Species Act was enacted in 1973 to protect birds that are so depleted in numbers that they may face extinction. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) was enacted in 1918 to protect many migratory bird species that are valued as a source of food or in their ability to eat harmful insects. Both acts provide for severe financial penalties to be imposed on any person or business who harms or kills protected birds, or damages or destroys their nests or eggs.
Effective, Humane Solutions
Fortunately, the bird control experts at Bird B Gone offer a wide range of bird deterrents. Here are three humane and effective methods most often recommended to keep birds away from your property.
• Stainless Steel Bird Spikes. Ideal for keeping pest birds away from rooftops, parapet walls, light fixtures and other flat or curved surfaces, Bird B Gone bird spikes have been approved by a number of humane groups—including the U.S. Humane Society. These proven effective deterrents continue to be used by property owners worldwide. The spikes 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.
• Bird Net 2000 Heavy Duty Netting. This rugged netting is ideal for excluding birds from overhangs and other semi-enclosed areas. The netting is easy to install using Bird B Gone’s complete line of professional grade installation hardware. Made of a tough UV-stabilized polyethylene mesh, industrial strength Bird Net 2000 is extremely durable, rot and water proof, and flame resistant. The netting comes in several area sizes and colors (black, stone or white) to blend in with its background. Bird Net 2000 is often specified in architectural plans and is backed by a 10-Year Guarantee.
• Bird Jolt Flat Track Kit. This low-profile, electric track system produces a harmless electric shock that “educates” birds to stay off ledges, signage, parapet walls and similar building 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.
Consult the Experts
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.