Bird Control Service

One could say that seagulls perform a very valuable service.  They scavenge near fishing boats, picnic areas, parking lots and anywhere there may be left over food.  They will clean up the crumbs and messes.  Watching the acrobatic birds flying around in the sky with their motionless floating, midair, as they catch wind currents can be mesmerizing. 

But clean is not an adjective you would use in an area where seagulls are flying around, unless, of course, there was a seagull deterrent system in place.  There are many places in this huge world for birds to fly free and have full access and use of.  There is no need to feel guilty at having a safe and humane seagull deterrent system in use to rid the pest bird from your property or boat.

As much as they are fun to watch, equally, it can be very burdensome and somewhat dangerous to have bird droppings accumulate on your property or boat.  An accumulation of bird droppings can be not only unsightly and damaging to the boat’s surface, but accumulated bird droppings are quite dangerous to one’s health.  Not only are they a play ground for ticks, mites, fleas, bedbugs and other ectoparasites, but humans and other animals are susceptible to diseases such as Histoplasmosis and over 60 other transmittable diseases.  Histoplasmosis, for example, is a disease that is transmitted by breathing in spores from the dust when the droppings are disturbed.  This disease can cause respiratory conditions as serious as a slight cough to death.  Those who are immune suppressed are at a higher risk of obtaining these diseases, but everyone is vulnerable. 

Seagull deterrent systems are simple to install.  There are various combinations of bird control devices depending on the area that needs protection.  For a smaller boat, a bird spider with free moving arms would easily scare the pest bird away.  Not just gulls, but pigeons and crows will stay away from this seagull deterrent system at work.  A bird spider is a visual bird deterrent.  A visual deterrent is something the bird sees that will scare them away.  The arms come in sizes ranging from 2’ to 8’.  These long, thin arms bounce and sway in the breeze creating a visual disturbance for the birds.  They will not want to perch and roost with constant movement of the arms.  Since the seagull deterrent system will be outside, make sure the product purchased is of good quality and long lasting. Look for U.V. protection for your products.  Stainless steel arms on a bird spider will ensure a product that can endure in weather.

Installation of a bird spider, if you want to call it that, is simply either gluing down the base of the system or mounting the unit on rails.  There is also a removable sand bag base that can be attached to the base of the boat.  Glue, brackets or screws; that is all it takes to keep your boat free from seagulls.  

A seagull deterrent system such as the bird spider will free your time, and instead of cleaning up bird droppings time and time again, you will have more hours out on the water enjoying yourself.  Clean air, clean boat and free sailing; does not sound like a bad way to spend the day!

Many property owners across the country and around the world use plastic bird spikes as an effect means to deter the pest bird.  Bird spikes are effective because no matter how hard the large pest bird tries, it cannot seem to get their wings or feet around the spikes to land.  The pest bird may try, but will give up on landing at the location and move on.

Plastic bird spikes are a very effective in keeping pest birds from roosting on ledges, signs, chimneys, parapets, security cameras, street light fixtures and beams.  Plastic bird spikes even impede birds from nesting in places that are usually a refuge for pest birds.  Plastic bird spikes are often recommended by architects, building contractors and municipalities because bird spikes are extremely effective in deterring pest birds.

On of the key benefits of using plastic bird spikes over steel bird spikes is that they are non-conductive.  This means they will not interfere with phone lines, transmission towers, electrical switches and electrical signs.  They are also safe around cell phone towers, relay stains, airport towers and any other area where high frequency is being transmitted into the air.

Bird deterrent spikes are also very humane.  Stainless steel bird spikes are also humane.  They both can be used openly and safely to deter a vast rant of pest birds especially large birds such as crows and seagulls. It is important to not hurt a lot of the birds, even though they are considered pest birds.  Most birds are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. Using humane bird control also gives peace of mind that you are not harming a living thing that is a natural part of the ecosystem. Plastic bird spikes, by name, and by looks might appear to be harmful, but they are not at all.  The points are blunted and will not pierce the bird or any other animal or person. Plastic bird spikes have even earned the approval of many humane groups around the world, including the Pigeon Control Advisory Service and the US Human Society.

The bird spikes are very durable and rugged.  They are made of 100% post industrial plastic materials.  The spikes themselves are made of discarded scrap plastic that is ground up and reformed into pellets.  This makes eco-friendly plastic bird spikes.  Plastic bird spikes can withstand very harsh weather conditions. The spikes are U.V. protected and withstand long periods in vast weather conditions.  They even last through extreme temperatures of -200 degrees F and +310 degrees F.

Plastic bird spikes are virtually invisible when installed correctly.  There is no worry that the spikes will distract from the appearance of the business or building.  Plastic bird spikes also come in a variety of colors to help keep the aesthetics of the building in place without interruption.  Choices of colors range from crystal clear to white, tan brown, black, and brick red.

Plastic bird spikes work against a wide range of pest birds including pigeons, vultures, raptors, gulls and crows.  The spikes are versatile and come in different width sizes; 3”, 5” and 7” widths. Plastic bird spikes are extremely easy to install and require very little maintenance for their upkeep.  There is no assembly before installation, you simply remove from their packaging and they are ready to go.  Plastic bird spikes are very economical, even more so than stainless steel bird spikes. 

Installing plastic bird spikes simply entails first cleaning the area using a 10% bleach or ammonia solution to disinfect the area where the plastic bird spikes are to be installed.  All debris and nesting materials need to be removed.  Any overhanging branches should be trimmed back as well.  It is extremely important to disinfect the area carefully.  Bird droppings and nesting materials that have bird dropping debris can be full of health hazards to humans.  Bird droppings harbor many transmittable infectious diseases.  Many of them are transmitted through the nasal passages when they become airborne, so using protection when cleaning the bird debris is advised.  Wearing protective clothing and gloves will help stop the transmission of the diseases.

The pest birds are crafty.  Installing the bird deterrents correctly will keep the pest bird from finding away around the spikes.  Installing the spikes leaving at least a half inch overhang on the outer edge of landing areas will ensure full protection.  This includes areas such as a ledge, roofline or windowsill.  The plastic bird spikes have a flexible base which makes installation easier.  It also allows for use on curved surfaces as well as the flat surfaces.  They come in two foot sections which also make for easy installation.  They can be screwed down to any surface and also glued down.  If there area is extra wide, rows of the spikes can be secured down to cover the larger area. 

Pest birds may try to land, but with plastic bird spikes in the way, they will just keep on flying until they find another area that is more comfortable for them.  The spikes are safe and humane and will get rid of birds and keep them away for good.

Many business owners and property owners across the country and around the world use plastic bird spikes.  Plastic bird spikes are an effective pest bird deterrent.  They are effective in that no matter how hard the large pest birds try, they cannot get their feet and wings round them to land.  The pest bird may try, but they will fail every time and eventually they will give up and more to a more comfortable spot.  There are also stainless steel bird spikes, but plastic bird spikes are a bit more economical to use.

Plastic bird spikes have been successful where other products and means have failed.  They are successful in keeping birds away from gathering and roosting on chimneys, signs and ledges.  Equally so, they deter pest birds from beams, security cameras, parapets and street light fixtures.  These places can be havens for pest birds to roost and build nests away from their predators, but bird spikes dissuade the bird from nesting and roosting in these areas.  Plastic bird spikes are highly recommended by architects, contractors and municipalities because they are so effective in deterring pest birds from making these areas their home.

It is recommended, especially near businesses that plastic bird spikes be applied rather than stainless steel spikes because the plastic spikes are non-conductive.  Non-conductive means that they can safely be used near areas such as phone lines, junction boxes and electrical signs, electric switches and transmission towers.  They will not interrupt with cell phone towers, airport towers, relay stations, anywhere near radiated transmissions or other areas where high frequency transmissions are being transmitted into the air.

Plastic bird spikes and also stainless steel spikes are very humane.  They can safely be used freely to get rid of the birds.  Larger pest birds such as gulls can be deterred freely and openly.  Many pest birds are protected in large amounts of the country, but deterring them with bird spikes does not count in their protection.  Bird spikes simply deter the pest bird without any harm.  Plastic or stainless steel spikes may sound and seem harmful, but in actuality, the spikes are blunted and will not pierce any bird, animal or human who may be installing the bird deterrent.  This gives piece of mind and acceptance to many humane groups around the world including U.S. Humane Society and PICAS (Pigeon Control Advisory Service).  They realize that looks can be deceiving.  Even though “spikes” implies puncture or piercing, they have accepted bird spikes as a safe and humane way to deter the pest bird.

Plastic bird spikes have vast flexibility in usage.  They can be used in harsh weather conditions.  The spikes are made of a plastic that is very rugged and made for outdoor use.  They are also made of 100% post-industrial plastic materials, coming from discarded scrap plastic that is ground up and reformed into plastic pellets.  Eco-friendly is a hot word these days, and plastic bird spikes fit into the criterion.  The spikes are also U.V. protected and can endure long periods of bad weather and bright sunlight.  They survive though extreme temperatures of +310 degrees F to -200 degrees F.

No need to worry about the aesthetics when applying plastic bird spikes as they will not distract from the appearance of the buildings and structures.  The plastic spikes come in a variety of colors to match where they are being installed.  The colors to choose from are crystal clear, brown, black, white, tan, gray and brick red.  No matter if you are using them for signs, marquees and other areas where the public will be focused on, plastic bird spikes that are installed correctly and are chosen with matching colors will not be a distraction to look at.

The plastic bird spikes also come in a variety of sizes.  The spikes come in 3”, 5” and 7” widths.  There is a size to fit any area.  The usage and variety of choices ensures that when the flock of large pest birds such as the raptors, vultures, gulls, pigeons and crows are on site, they will not be t here for long.

Installation is a breeze and once installed the spikes require very little maintenance.  They can be used as soon as they are taken out of their packaging.  There is no assembly required.  They are economical to purchase and even more so to install.  Facilities manager and maintenance workers and install the bird spikes in no time and they are not labor intensive at all.  One row of plastic bird spikes will cover an area that is 8” wide.  Before installation, it is always advised to clean the surfaces using a 10 percent bleach or ammonia solution to disinfect the area.  This is important as bird droppings and nesting debris can harbor infectious diseases.  If there are accumulated droppings to be cleaned up, gloves and protective clothing especially over the mouth and nose is advised.

Woodpeckers are immediately recognizable for their distinctive behavior of pecking on trees, poles and houses.  They are quite unique in other ways.  A woodpecker’s tongue is up to four inches long, depending on the species.  Many species of woodpeckers also have barbed tongues so they can extract bugs from trees and holes.  Most woodpeckers also have zygodactyls feet, meaning they have toes facing the front and toes facing the back.  Along with their stiff tail feathers, this helps them brace onto the trees as they climb.  The average woodpecker in between feeding, nesting and drumming can peck  up to 20 times per second, totaling anywhere from 8,000 – 12,000 pecks per day.  Their skulls are structured to spread the impact force with their brains tightly cushioned and protected.  They do not get headaches.  The woodpeckers can cause headaches, however, if they happen to find your tree, pole or home a place of comfort.

The best way to get rid of the nuisance bird is to have a bird control system in place.  Bird deterrent scare tactics work well to keep the pest woodpecker from causing damage to and around the home. Woodpeckers cause property damage by drilling holes in wood and synthetic stucco siding and eaves and are an annoyance when hitting or "drumming" on houses.  In fall and winter, woodpeckers are known to attack houses, especially those with natural wood siding.  The woodpecker is looking for insects and bugs that sneak under the siding in cracks to hibernate or lay eggs.  You could caulk the cracks which would eliminate insect infestation. 

There are also bird control services that sell woodpecker kits containing visual deterrents.  The visual bird deterrents work by scaring the bird away.  Bird repeller balloons are a visual deterrent that inflates and can be hung in trees, patios and the sides of a home.  The inflatable balloon is made of vinyl.  Printed on the balloon is what appears to the woodpecker to be a predator’s eye.  The weather resistant vinyl is a shiny reflective surface.   The shiny reflective surface as well as the bright colors and the “mock” predator eyes will confuse and frighten the birds away.  They will want to avoid the area.

Flash tape is another type of visual bird deterrent.  The flash tape is made out of iridescent red Mylar.  Flash tape can be hung on trees, grape vines, balconies, overhangs, gardens and patios.  It will keep the woodpeckers away, and will also keep other pest birds at bay such as the starlings and crows.  When the flash tape is hung, the sun will reflect off the tape creating a visual disturbance in the area for the bird.  The flash tape also moves in the wind and an audible “crinkling” sound works as a sound annoyance to the woodpecker as well.

Both the bird repeller balloons and the flash tape confuse and frighten the pest woodpecker and other birds away.  There is no harm done to the pest bird, or the area that has the bird control products around them.  The correct bird control products will keep your home a place of comfort for you, not the woodpecker.

 

 

 

 

 

Spring has sprung!  And with this, the return of migratory birds is one of the signs.  All across North American the songs of spring are being sung, almost overnight, by the singing birds that are filling the bushes and trees.  This is somewhat of an urgent matter for the bird.  Each species has its optimal time to arrive and set up their breeding areas.   Usually the strongest males arrive ahead to stake out their territory.  Many times it has been where they have nested previously.  The females then arrive; they pair up and start constructing their nests.  The eggs are incubated, the brood is raised and before you know it they are off and eventually it will all start over.

One of the most important responsibilities of people is to protect home and family.  If you are a business owner, protecting ones business is equally as important.  Such things are done as locking doors and windows at night for safety.  Maintain repairs such as painting or mending fences is needed from time to time.  Planting flowers and gardens in spring helps the aesthetics of the home and makes for a peaceful and enjoyable surrounding.  So why not safeguard your home and business against the pest bird?

Reasons for Bird Control

Each year many thousands of dollars is spent on repairing what the pest bird has destroyed.  The bird droppings can deface buildings causing wood, masonry, even steel to deteriorate.  The accumulation of droppings is very acidic and will corrode and damage roofs, clog gutters, discolor paint, ruin cloth and awnings.  Bird droppings can even short-out electrical equipment.  

A more important hazard to be aware of is the health hazard associated with bird droppings.  There are more than 60 transmittable diseases and dangerous parasitic organisms that can be transmitted to humans from bird droppings.  A common way of contracting a disease from the droppings is inhalation.  Histoplasmosis is a well documented respiratory disease that can be transmitted by inhaling a dust that has been created by disturbed dried droppings.

Safeguarding the home or business

If you are unsure as to which bird in your area is leaving the destruction of droppings in its wake, a little research could be done online.    If you are in need of ridding your property from any type of pest bird, most likely the nuisance will roll over to the neighbors.  It can only benefit you in the long run to involve the surround properties.  There are bird control services and management companies that can assist your needs.   There are many different types of bird control management systems.

Physical Bird Deterrents

A couple of examples of physical bird deterrents are bird spikes and bird control netting.  Bird spikes are extremely effective on the larger pest bird such as the pigeon or gulls.  Bird spikes can be placed on a flat or curved surface such as rooflines, ledges, eaves, window sills, I-beams and many more places.  The bird spikes work by deterring the bird from landing on the surface.  The nuisance bird will simple move on to try and find a better spot to land.  Bird spikes come in different textures such as plastic or steel.  There are a variety of colors including brick red, light grey, brown, black, tan and even crystal clear so as not to disrupt the aesthetics of the property.  Bird spikes are U.V. protected, sun and weather proof guaranteed for long usage.  They are easily installed using adhesives or screws.

Bird control netting is used for total exclusion of pest birds.  It acts as a barrier between the pest bird and the area needing protection.  There is plastic netting that is used to protect blueberry bushes, gardens and fruit trees.  It can even be used on vineyards.  It comes in various mesh sizes and is quite effective for a large number of pest bird species including Sparrows, Gulls and Crows.  Plastic netting is lightweight making installation easy, yet durable.    Also on the market is heavy duty polyethylene bird netting that can block the unwanted pest bird from larger commercial and industrial areas as well as residential.

Visual / Sound Bird Deterrents

A visual deterrent is an object that scares the birds away when they see it.  Flash tape is an example of this.  Flash tape is made from an iridescent red foil mylar tape.   The birds react out of fear when they see the shiny reflective surface of the flash tape.  They will want to avoid the area as it frightens them and causes confusion.  If there is a breeze, the flash tape can also frighten the birds by the “crinkling” sound it can make.  It is ideal for use in trees or gazebos.  It can even work around the pool area and outdoor patios.

Bird sound bird deterrents such as a sonic unit can be easily installed and programmed.  It is ideally used in conjunction with the visual bird deterrents.  The sonic devices are programmed to play distress and predator calls.  There are over 20 different types of species of birds such as the pigeon, crow, starlings, grackles, woodpeckers and sparrows to only name a few.  When the actual pest bird hears the programmed calls, their natural instincts to flee the area make them do exactly that.  They think they are being alerted to danger, and fly away.   Sonic units can cover up to 6 acres.

Bird Repellents / Repellers

In large outdoor or semi  enclosed areas such as factories, warehouses, golf courses, parks, docks and marinas, misting systems can be very effective.    The bird repellent being sprayed is methyl anthranilate, a grape extract that is proven to be effective in repelling pest birds.  Birds cannot stand the sensation caused by the grape extract, irritating the trigeminal nerve and mucous membranes through the eyes, nose and mouth.    They will take flight and leave the area immediately.  The extract leaves no residue and is not harmful to humans or animals.

The same extract is used for goose repellent.  Geese have become a huge problem at golf courses, cemeteries and parks.  There is a good repellent spray that can be sprayed on the grass areas that give the geese the same sensation the misting systems do.  Geese will want to take flight from the treated areas.  One gallon can treat up to 16,000 square feet.

Putting bird control products into action in spring can be quick and easy.  Spending a short amount of time and relatively a little amount of money protecting your home and health is going to make the long days of summer more enjoyable.

 

 

 

Pest birds love schools. For one thing, most school buildings have all types of ledges, nooks and crannies where they can roost. And schools provide an abundance of food sources. These include the huge food service operations, the bag lunches and snacks stowed in lockers, plus all the partially eaten food that's just waiting to be picked off in dumpsters and trash containers. Once lunchtime or recess is over, birds move in to claim what's left on the menu. Rock pigeons, European starlings and house sparrows most often invade schools. Bird pest control will keep them away.

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BIRD DROPPINGS AND THE DAMAGE THEY CAUSE
Pest birds and their droppings cause problems for all types of businesses and property owners year round.  Not only are the bird droppings unsightly, but they create health and safety issues as well. 

Pest bird droppings cause millions of dollars in property damage yearly, and they can also spread over 60 transmittable diseases to people and animals.  Dealing with the maintenance costs and liability risks of bird feces can be expensive and time consuming.

There are many bird control products which can protect your property from all types of pest birds - permanently, humanely and discretely...thus eliminating ongoing maintenance and liability costs.  With over 100 different bird control products available, choosing which bird control product is right for your specific bird control problem can be overwhelming.  In many cases, more than one type of bird control product may be needed to deter pest birds away from your property.

There are Bird Control Experts who can help in choosing and installing a variety of bird control products.   These Bird Control Experts (or Installers) have been trained and certified in installation and treatment for various types of pest bird problems.  Common bird control products used are bird spikes, bird netting, goose repellents, sonic bird deterrents, visual deterrents, professional bird traps; pigeon deterrents and other types of bird repellents.

INTEGRATED PEST BIRD MANAGEMENT
Professional Bird Control Installers will know the right product (or combination of products) that will resolve you specific pest bird problem. 

Services offered by Bird Control Professional Installers includes:
*  On Site Evaluation of Your Pest Bird Problem.
*  Clean up of Debris and Bird Droppings.
*  Deodorizing and Disinfecting Surfaces and Affected Areas.
*  Installation of Bird Control Products.
*  Ongoing Maintenance and Follow-Up.
*  Guarantees on Products. 

Not all pest management professionals are bird control professionals.  To get a list of trained and certified bird control professionals in your area, contact Bird-B-Gone, Inc. @ 1-800-392-6915; nobirds@birdbgone.com; www.birdbogne.com.  Bird-B-Gone has a nationwide database of professional bird control installers and can recommend one in your area.

Ready to put a stop to your pest bird problems?  Contact a professional bird control installer today!