The Importance of Using Humane Bird Control Products

As a building owner or manager, you’ve learned a hard lesson: pest birds can deface and damage your property, and cleanup and maintenance bills just keep going up. The longer you wait to get rid of pest birds, the worse and more costly the problem becomes, resulting in damage to everything from rooftop AC units to lighting fixtures.

Many Birds are Protected by Law

Perhaps nothing underscores the need for humane bird control than the fact that hundreds of bird species are protected by law. The Endangered Species Act was enacted in 1973 to protect birds that are so depleted in numbers that they may face extinction, while the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) was enacted in 1918 to protect migratory bird species valued as a source of food or for their ability to eat harmful insects. Both acts provide for severe financial penalties to be imposed on any person or business who harms or kills protected birds, or damages or destroys their nests or eggs.

Effective, Humane Solutions

Fortunately, the bird control experts at Bird B Gone offer a wide range of bird deterrents. Here are three humane and effective methods most often recommended to keep birds away from your property.

• Stainless Steel Bird Spikes: Ideal for keeping pest birds away from rooftops, parapet walls, light fixtures, and other flat or curved surfaces, Bird B Gone bird spikes have been approved by a number of humane groups—including the U.S. Humane Society—and are used by property owners worldwide. The spikes come in 1-, 3-, 5-, and extra-wide 8-inch splay widths to provide protection for areas up to 10 inches wide. These rugged spiked strips feature a patented "bend-and-crush" design, meaning the spikes are firmly embedded in an unbreakable UV-protected polycarbonate base that bends a full 360 degrees to easily follow a variety of curved mounting surfaces.
• Bird Net 2000 Heavy Duty Netting: This rugged netting is ideal for excluding birds from overhangs and other semi-enclosed areas and is easy to install using Bird B Gone’s complete line of professional-grade installation hardware. Made of a tough UV-stabilized polyethylene mesh, industrial-strength 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, is often specified in architectural plans, and is backed by a 10-year guarantee.
• 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 and bends 360 degrees without compromising its electrical integrity. It is the only electric track bird deterrent system with patented anti-arcing and glue trough designs for improved safety and performance, and it is available in six colors.

Consult the Experts

If you’re unsure about which 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.