Using Bird Barriers and Other Types of Bird Control Products

When a migratory bird is looking for a place to roost or nest, it will typically return to the exact location it used the previous season. Birds tend to repeat established roosting patterns year after year—unless effective bird control methods are implemented to disrupt this behavior. Keeping commercial properties clean is essential, especially for businesses that interact with the public, as bird messes project a poor impression to visitors. More importantly, accumulating droppings and nesting materials harbor over 60 transmissible diseases, parasites, and insects such as bed bugs. Installing professional bird barriers provides total physical exclusion to keep birds away from sensitive areas.

Protecting the Eaves of the Building

Building eaves—the edges of the roof that extend past the exterior walls—often feature wide overhangs or decorative brackets that offer ideal hiding spots for pest birds and their nests. Active nests lead to heavy accumulations of acidic bird droppings, which corrode exterior paint, metal, wood, cement, and machinery. Beyond structural damage, bird waste creates an unsanitary environment that fosters harmful disease organisms while generating objectionable odors. To stop unwanted visitors from staying, installing physical bird barriers like bird slopes or heavy-duty bird netting obstructs perching and nesting, forcing birds to move on.

Bird slopes are engineered specifically for 90-degree architectural angles, creating a slippery incline that prevents birds from landing or nesting. Manufactured from UV-protected PVC, bird slopes withstand extreme weather and sun exposure. Alternatively, bird netting creates an impenetrable physical barrier that achieves 100% exclusion when installed correctly without gaps or entry points. Professional installation contractors are available if your maintenance crew requires assistance.

Flat Surfaces and Ledges

Bird spikes provide another highly effective physical barrier for flat surfaces, parapet walls, or curved architectural elements like lamp posts and corporate signs. The blunt, uneven surface makes landing impossible for pests. UV-resistant polycarbonate plastic bird spikes are virtually invisible from the ground, available in multiple color options to match any exterior, and offered in various splay widths to deliver a permanent, cost-effective solution.

Bird netting, bird slopes, and bird spikes provide safe, humane methods for eliminating pest birds around commercial and residential properties. Protecting your financial interests and property integrity through proactive bird deterrence is a smart, low-cost investment.

Bird B Gone is the world's largest manufacturer and distributor of commercial and residential bird control products, offering professional-grade exclusion systems. For expert product advice, structural evaluations, or installation support, contact Bird B Gone at 800-392-6915.