Using Bird Barriers and Other Types of Bird Control Products

When a migratory bird is looking for a place to roost or nest, the bird will first go back to the location they were at in the last season. Birds tent to continue to roost where they always have before year after year. That is, until there is bird control methods that stop the behavior. It is important for every business to keep their property clean, especially if the location involves the public. Bird messes can give the wrong impression to visitors. More importantly, the droppings that accumulate can be dangerous to the health of those that come in contact with them. Droppings and nesting materials harbor diseases that can be transmitted to humans. They also harbor parasites and other insects including the bed bug. Bird barriers are one way to totally exclude the birds from a particular area.

Protecting the Eaves of the Building

The eaves of the building are the edges of the roof. They usually extend beyond the sides of the buildings. Some buildings and homes have very wide eaves with decorative brackets. This is a great hiding place for the pest birds and especially for their nests. With bird nests and baby birds, you will have a lot of droppings. Bird droppings are a very acidic substance and very destructive. The acidity causes paint to corrode. It can even corrode metal, wood and cement and many other materials, including any machinery. Bird poop, more importantly, creates an environment favorable to the development of disease organisms that are harmful to humans. The odor and appearance can be quite objectionable. To keep these unwanted visitors from staying around, placing a physical bird barriers such as a bird slope or bird netting would obstruct the ability of the birds to land which encourages them to fly away. The bird slope is placed in any 90 degree angle creating a slippery slope that any type of bird will not be able to nest or roost on. Bird slopes are made to withstand the weather elements as they are made out of protected PVC making them both weather and sun resistant. Bird netting, too, creates a physical barrier. When installed correctly, it will totally exclude the pest bird 100%. Installation is the key. Making sure there are no gaps or any small opening that the bird can get to. There are installation professions available if there are any concerns about the installation of bird control products.

Flat Surfaces and Ledges

Bird spikes are another barrier to birds that can be placed on flat surfaces or surfaces that curve such as the lamp post or the company signage. Birds will not want to land on the uneven surface that the blunted spikes create. The polycarbonate plastic bird spikes are virtually invisible and come any many colors which can be matched to just about any structure. They are very versatile coming in different widths and can be a very cost effective and a permanent solution to what could be a huge problem.

Bird netting, bird slopes and bird spikes are all humane bird control methods for getting rid of the pest birds around your business. Protecting your financial interest, at the lowest cost available, is extremely important these days. Installing bird control deterrents is one way to protect your interests.