How to Keep Pest Birds from Building Nests on Your Property

The simple truth is that many buildings and structures are bird magnets. They offer all manner of nooks and crannies where birds can build safe nests (like attics, eaves, overhangs or similar semi-open areas). Many properties have standing water (left over from rains, snow or sprinkler systems), giving birds easy access to water. And far too many have open trash containers, open dipsy-dumpsters, or food scraps lying under tables around lunch areas. Commercial signage is another bird lure, for birds love to build nests in these areas warmed by electric bulbs. The same holds true for rooftop AC units, solar panels and other rooftop structures.

Be Proactive: Make Your Property Less Bird Friendly

The most effective way to prevent birds from nesting around your property is to be proactive. And that means making your property less of a bird magnet. Remove any standing water or food scraps, and close all trash containers. Seal up any attics and other lofty holes and cracks where birds can enter. Once you’ve done that, it’s best to install some effective and humane bird deterrents to keep birds away. Here’s what the bird control pros at Bird-B-Gone recommend:

Recommended Bird Deterrents

• No-Knot Bird Netting: Heavy duty, flame resistant polypropylene netting that blocks birds from entering unwanted areas like attics. The 3/4-inch mesh creates an effective physical barrier, is lightweight, will not rot or mildew, and features a 10-year guarantee.
• Copper Mesh: Easily shaped to keep pest birds out of small crevices, holes, and nooks. It is rustproof and stain-proof, making it ideal for roofing shingles and around conduit or lighting.
• Stainless Steel Bird Spikes: Prevents birds from landing or perching on narrow surfaces. Features a flexible, unbreakable UV-protected polycarbonate base that can follow curved surfaces.
• Gutter Spikes: Specially designed for easy installation in virtually any size gutter. Adjustable "C" clamps allow the spikes to adapt to wide or narrow gutters, keeping them virtually invisible.
• Solar Panel Bird Deterrent Kit: Weather-resistant mesh that blocks birds from nesting under solar panels. Specialized clips allow for installation without drilling or damaging panel integrity.
• Bird Slope Panels: Angled and slippery PVC panels that force birds to slide off. Can be screwed, glued, or nailed to eaves or ledges and include end caps to prevent birds from getting behind them.
• Visual Deterrents: Inexpensive and effective options such as iridescent Flash Tape, inflatable Scare Balloons, and tear-drop-shaped Scare Eye Diverters that use predator eyes and movement to spook birds.
• Sonic Deterrents: The Bird Chase Super Sonic broadcasts pre-recorded distress and predator calls for over 24 species. Programmable settings and adjustable volume allow for effective deterrence that does not disturb people or pets.

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