Prevention is Key to Having a Pest Bird Free Environment

Benjamin Franklin once said, "It is easier to prevent bad habits than to break them." This is true for people, and it is also true for birds. Stopping pest birds from roosting and nesting—which is driven by instinctual behavior rather than habit—is much easier to prevent than trying to remove them after they have already gained access to your building. For more tips on safeguarding your property, check out our guides on how to keep birds away from your home and choosing the right deterrent for your bird problem.

This is why routine maintenance checks around buildings are extremely important. Maintenance managers need to be on the lookout for early signs of bird activity. Better yet, do not wait for the birds to arrive; instead, implement a proactive bird deterrent philosophy and install bird control measures before birds even think about settling down.

Ignoring a pest bird issue could cost hundreds if not thousands of dollars in cleanup and repair if you wait until it is too late, forcing you to break established nesting habits. In some cases, removal may even be illegal if the species is protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which protects migratory birds once they have nested and started a family, making it unlawful to disturb them until the last baby has left the nest.

By that time, accumulated droppings can severely damage the structure. Uric acid in droppings can ruin machinery, buildings, paint, canvas, and just about any surface where they pile up. Beyond structural damage, the health hazards associated with bird droppings are severe, as feces can harbor over 60 different transmittable diseases. These conditions spell disaster for businesses, and if a warehouse housing food products becomes unsanitary due to an infestation, it could result in a regulatory shutdown.

Adding bird deterrent products to your facility's regular maintenance schedule helps ensure bird infestations never take root. There are many areas of a property to consider and various deterrents to choose from:

The Rooftop

Rooftops definitely need protection from pest birds. Bird spikes are an effective product that prevents birds from landing where they are applied. Electric track systems are another great option for rooftops; they have a very low profile and remain completely unnoticeable from the ground when properly installed.

The Company Logo or Sign

Company signs are another vulnerable area where pest birds flock, as they offer overhead coverage from the weather and protection from predators. Illuminated signs also provide extra warmth that birds love. Bird spikes work exceptionally well to protect signs because they can be applied to curved surfaces just as easily as flat ones.

The Loading Dock

Loading docks are frequent hotspots for bird activity due to the overhead overhangs where birds like to perch and roost. Bird netting is an ideal deterrent for this area, completely blocking birds from accessing protected semi-enclosed zones.

Many other areas of a facility can benefit from protection, along with a wide range of other bird deterrent products tailored to your specific needs. Consulting with bird control professionals is always a smart step to ensure you get expert guidance for your property.