The Solution to 3 Common Bird Pest Problems
Pest birds continue to present a number of costly problems for today’s property owners. Failure to address encroaching birds effectively can result in expensive ongoing maintenance and repairs. Here are three of the most common pest bird problems and how to deal with them:
- Problem: Damage to Rooftop Systems. Pest birds, most notably pigeons, will gather on rooftops and parapet walls to roost and nest. The birds will flock around AC units, vents, signage, and similar structures to damage these systems and structures, resulting in costly repairs.
Solution: Stainless Steel Bird Spikes. Ideal for keeping pigeons and other larger birds off rooftops, parapet walls, and other flat or curved surfaces, Bird B Gone bird spikes have been proven worldwide. They come in 1-, 3-, 5- and 8-inch splay widths to provide increasingly wider areas of 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.
- Problem: Pest birds nesting in warehouses, loading docks, sports venues, airplane hangars and semi-open structures. Birds entering these areas can contaminate parts, products and machinery inside. Bird droppings can carry diseases that can cause many of these venues to be shut down until costly removal and cleaning can take place. Pest birds can distract workers causing lost man-hours of work and reduced productivity.
Solution: Bird Net 2000 Heavy Duty Netting. This rugged netting creates a physical barrier that won’t allow pest birds through. Recommended for excluding pest birds from overhangs and other semi-enclosed areas, Bird Net 2000 is easy to install using Bird B Gone’s complete line of professional grade installation hardware. Made of a tough UV-stabilized polyethylene mesh, this industrial strength netting is extremely durable, rot and waterproof, and flame resistant. The netting comes in several area sizes and mesh densities to deter the full range of pest bird types. Bird Net 2000 is often specified in architectural plans, is backed by a 10-Year Guarantee and comes in black, stone or white to blend in with its background.
- Problem: Pest birds in large outdoor areas. Birds can quickly lay waste to fruits and vegetables in a garden or field. They can also become a costly problem in parking lots, school and college campuses and similar outdoor venues, spreading diseases with their droppings.
Solution: Solar Bird Chase Super Sonic. This device emits pre-recorded distress and predator calls that intimidate as many as 22 species of birds. The sounds emitted resemble natural birdcalls, so they won’t bother students. The device is water resistant, programmable, and comes with a built-in speaker to cover up to an acre. Additional speakers can be added to cover up to 5 acres. Because it’s solar powered, no AC access is needed, so it can be where pest birds gather most often.
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If you’re unsure about which product would work best for your specific situation, Bird B Gone has over 80 years of combined experience in the field of bird control. We can help you with product selection, installation and cleanup. Just call us at (888) 570-0360 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 for a trained bird control professional in your area.