Tall Buildings Need Bird Control
The modern architectural trend of high-rise apartment buildings has unintentionally revived an age-old problem: pest birds. Pigeons and other nuisance birds thrive on towering building structures, following the rule that the higher the perch, the better. While forward-thinking architects and contractors frequently specify professional bird control during the construction phase, this step is often omitted. When proactive bird control is left out of the initial blueprints, building maintenance managers are left to determine where, when, and how to retrofit effective deterrents.
Architectural Nooks, Nesting, and High-Rise Foraging
The more ornate a high-rise building's exterior, the more nooks, crannies, and decorative facades it offers for birds to hide in. Pigeons and other pests constantly seek out crevices to escape harsh weather elements and conceal themselves from natural predators. Furthermore, high-rise apartment complexes house dense populations of residents, and where large groups of people gather, food waste naturally follows. This abundance of dropped food attracts scavenging birds looking for an easy meal. Beyond common areas, individual residents frequently need to implement localized bird control on private balconies to protect their outdoor living spaces.
Left unchecked, heavy bird activity creates massive accumulations of waste. Bird droppings are not only unsightly and destructive to exterior finishes, but they are also highly unsanitary. Accumulating droppings outside apartment doors or patio entries can easily be tracked inside on shoes and belongings, introducing parasites, bacteria, and transmissible diseases directly into living spaces.
Strategic Exclusion with Plastic Bird Spikes
Particularly vulnerable zones around high-rise complexes include rooftop ledges, parking structures, and exterior entry canopies. Strategically placing professional bird control products in these high-traffic areas protects the entire property. Plastic bird spikes are an exceptionally versatile exclusion method for rooftops and other flat or curved surfaces. Manufactured in an array of architectural colors—including white, tan, brick red, brown, black, and gray—plastic spikes blend seamlessly into almost any building material.
Constructed from heavy-duty, UV-protected polycarbonate, these spikes are completely weatherproof and sun-resistant. Because they are non-conductive, plastic spikes will never interfere with rooftop electrical grids, satellite dishes, or communication transmission systems. Building maintenance crews can easily install them by gluing, screwing, or nailing them to the surface. The base of the spike strip features a built-in glue trough for fast, secure adhesive application. By stopping birds from establishing roosts on the roof, you force them to abandon the property entirely.
Low-Profile Protection with Bird Jolt Flat Track
For locations requiring virtually invisible protection, the Bird Jolt Flat Track provides an ultra-low-profile solution. While bird spikes primarily target large pest birds like pigeons, electric track systems deter all bird species, large and small. The track delivers a mild, harmless electrostatic jolt when a bird lands on its surface. While completely safe, the shock gives birds an unforgettable psychological incentive to find another home. Featuring patented anti-arcing engineering and an integrated glue trough design, Bird Jolt Flat Track is the safest and most effective electric deterrent track on the market.
Establishing comprehensive bird control strategies is essential to maintaining a clean, peaceful, and sanitary high-living environment.
Bird B Gone is the world's largest manufacturer and distributor of commercial and residential bird control products, offering humane, professional-grade exclusion systems. For expert product guidance, architectural evaluations, or installation support, contact Bird B Gone at 800-392-6915.