Pigeon Control That Works: Fix Your Building's Image

Pigeons have caused business owners grief for thousands of years. A single pigeon can produce up to 25 pounds of droppings annually. Unless you take action with effective measures, you will have droppings streaking down signage, display windows, awnings, entry doors, and walkways. Customers will take one look at those droppings and turn right around, never to return.

The Corrosive Impact of Pigeon Droppings

Pigeon droppings contain uric acid, a corrosive chemical strong enough to erode building materials like wood, plastic, metal, vinyl, and even stone. These droppings can discolor paint, eat through awnings, and even short out electrical equipment around your business.

According to the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI), the life expectancy of a warehouse roof can be cut in half by a light, but continuous, layer of bird droppings. All this is bad for your business and ultimately bad for your image.

Recommended Pigeon Control Products

If pigeons are giving your business a bad image, our experts recommend these humane and effective products:

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 is the only electric track bird deterrent system with patented anti-arcing and glue troughs designs for improved safety and performance. Available in six colors.

Bird Wire

A highly efficient deterrent, this post-and-wire system discourages birds from landing on ledges, rails, signs, rooftops, and many other curved or flat surfaces. The system uses a wire attached to springs, which are attached to posts, walls, or other fixed mounts. When birds land on the wire, the system causes them to wobble, zig, and zag, making them feel insecure. This quickly prompts birds to move on to a more secure landing zone.

Bird Net 2000 Heavy Duty Netting

This rugged netting blocks out birds and is an ideal pigeon control measure for overhangs and other semi-enclosed areas. The netting is easy to install using our professional-grade hardware. Made of a tough UV-stabilized polyethylene mesh, Bird Net 2000 is extremely durable, rot- and waterproof, and flame-resistant. The netting comes in several area sizes and colors (black, stone, or white) to blend in with its background and is backed by a 10-year guarantee.

Stainless Steel Bird Spikes

Ideal for keeping birds away from rooftops, parapet walls, light fixtures, and other flat or curved surfaces, our Stainless Steel Bird Spikes are used by building owners worldwide. The spikes come in 1-, 3-, 5- and 8-inch splay widths to provide 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 Chase Super Sonic

The Bird Chase Super Sonic device emits pre-recorded distress and predator calls that intimidate over 24 species of birds—including pigeons. Ideal for lofty, hard-to-reach areas, the device is water-resistant, programmable, and comes with a built-in speaker that will cover up to an acre. The unit is AC-powered and will not bother customers, employees, or tenants.

Bird Spider 360

This multi-legged “Daddy Long Legs” device intimidates birds and prevents them from landing on AC units, lights, signs, and rooftops. Ruggedly designed for outdoor use, the Bird Spider 360 features marine-grade stainless steel “arms” in four leg lengths to protect diameters up to 8 feet. A PVC base allows the Spider to be easily placed wherever birds gather most often.

More Prevention Measures

In addition to these products, there are steps you can take to prevent birds from gathering on or around your building. These include keeping trash containers closed, eliminating water puddles (caused by rain or sprinklers), and discouraging visitors and employees from feeding them.

Expert Assistance

If you are unsure about which product would work best for your specific issue, we have over 90 years of combined experience in the field of bird control. We can help you with product selection, installation, and cleanup. Just call us at 1-800-392-6915 for a catalog or pricing, or email us at nobirds@birdbgone.com. We also work with a network of authorized distributors.