Spring Birds and How They Affect Your Business
Spring is upon us, and that means an influx of pest birds. From early March through late May, millions of birds will be on the lookout for places to roost and nest. They’ll look for food and water to feed their young, and they won’t be shy about flocking to your place of business.
Lots of Bird Droppings
Most business owners and operators know that with birds come lots of droppings. The unwelcome streaks on signs, windows, doors, entryways, and walkways can adversely affect the image of a business—so much so that potential customers may be turned away if this debris is not promptly cleaned up. Cleaning up bird droppings can be costly; large amounts of dried droppings can be difficult to remove and may even call for clean-up crews to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
Health and Safety Concerns
Birds eat and poop a lot, and the droppings they leave behind can carry any of 60 known diseases. This can be a major problem for any business, especially those that store, process, or serve food. Health inspectors are always on the lookout for evidence of bird droppings and won’t hesitate to cite a business that fails to address the problem with proper bird controls and clean-up measures. Bird droppings can also pose dangerous slip-and-fall hazards to employees and customers, and a slip resulting in injury could expose a business to costly litigation.
Costly Property Damage
When birds gather around your signs, awnings, and roof, they build nests next to AC units, vents, and under solar panels. These clever critters will find all those nooks and crannies on the front of your building, obstructing lights and security cameras. Bird nests built on or near heated lights, electric motors, or wiring can cause fires. Bird debris left to gather on roofs and other overhanging structures can dislodge roofing tiles and eventually cause costly roof leaks. Worse yet, the buildup of droppings can cause these structures to collapse, leading to property damage and possible injury to employees and customers.
Consult the Experts
The bird control pros at Bird B Gone offer a wide variety of bird deterrents and repellents that are both humane and highly effective in preventing spring birds from gathering in and around your business. If you’re unsure about which bird control product would work best for your specific situation, 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.