Bird Control Update

 

If the number of birds invading your property is few, but the irritant level is high, it's time you looked into some effective low-volume bird control measures. One of the most popular in this category is the Catch and Release Bird Trap aka Humane Live Bird Trap. These are ideal for removing birds from rooftops, courtyards, warehouses, sheds or similar open areas where pest birds have become a nuisance. 

 

Designed for residential or commercial use, the traps can be used indoors or out to control pest most birds. Operation is simple and straightforward: Simply place a little bird feed inside the trap to lure the bird inside; a funnel door lets the  bird walk in, but once in, there's no way out; then, an easy-access door on top lets you quickly remove or release the caged bird. 

 

If you're going to get one of these traps, make sure the cage is constructed of sturdy galvanized wire. The traps come in different sizes to accommodate a wide range of pest birds, including pigeons, starlings, swallows, sparrows and grackles. For bigger jobs, you can get multi-bird traps. These bird control traps work on the same principle, humanely trapping birds for later relocation.

 

For starlings and smaller birds, there's the heavy-duty repeating trap. It's widely used to control pest birds in "big box" stores, warehouses, outdoor gardens and nursery outlets. If sparrows are becoming a nuisance, consider the Sparrow Trap. This dual-chamber, bi-level repeating trap accommodates several sparrows and eliminates captured feeding by birds. Finally, if pigeons are invading your space and making a mess, look into the Repeating Pigeon Trap. This spacious bird control trap holds several pigeons and features two top panels, eight doors and a large access door that makes it easy to remove the pigeons. 

 

 

 

Certain birds can become a huge problem unless one implements proper bird control measures. Take starlings and grackles, for example. When these birds are in their flocking phase, they can quickly take over trees, gardens and structures by the thousands.

 

When these birds poop, they can literally "re-paint" a building, leaving a blanket of whitewash that resembles the White Cliffs of Dover. And you can be sure that when that much bird feces is deposited on any surface, the accumulated uric acid in these droppings will eventually lead to corrosion--in stone, metal or masonry. 

 

This avalanche of bird droppings also creates health hazards. The bacteria, fungal agents and ectoparasites found in most droppings can result in the transmission of serious diseases--like histoplasmosis, salmonella, meningitis, encephalitis and toxoplasmosis. 

 

Finally, all those droppings gathering on walkways and entryways create slip-and-fall hazards that can result in costly and time-consuming litigation. 

 

The other problem to consider is that when hundreds or thousands of these birds invade an area, they build nests. And all those nesting materials, feathers and debris can create fire hazards, especially if nests are built too close to electrical equipment or wiring.

 

Fortunately, there are several effective bird control measures available to property owners who fear a grackle or starling invasion.

 

Probably the least expensive bird control devices one can turn to are reflective foil banners, predator-eye balloons and similar products that create an "Optical Distraction Zone" to discourage pest birds. These bird deterrents crackle and shimmer in the sunlight to drive pest birds away. 

 

Also effective bird control device is the Bird Spike. Installed on rooftops, signs, awnings, gutters and ledges, they deny pest birds a landing zone. These spiked strips are harmless to birds and humans and they come in economical rigid U.V.-resistant unbreakable polycarbonate. They are also available in different sizes and colors. 

The acid in bird droppings will eat into many tar-based roofing substrates. Without effective bird deterrent measures, these droppings will accumulate , allowing the acids to eventually perforate a roof and leave it vulnerable to leaks. Bird nest built under clay roofing tiles can also cause leaks when tiles are displaced. 

 

Roof nests and nesting materials, especially those of pigeons, starlings and sparrows, are notorious for clogging rain gutters, drains and roof corners. Many industrial buildings with flat roofs suffer water build up and collapse during rains due to clogged  gutters and spouts. Proper bird control can keep birds out of gutters.

 

Nesting materials and acidic bird droppings can severely damage A.C. systems, vents and compressors. Rotating air circulation vents, skylights, and solar panels—all can be damaged to the point of inoperability. Bird droppings can block exterior security cameras and "freeze up" their motion servos. Bird deterrent measures help prevent this damage

 

If you're looking to start a fire and need some good kindling , bird nests are ideal. The straw, twigs and dried droppings ignite at the slighted spark. Which is why bird nests inside electric signs or other machinery pose such an extreme fire hazard. 

 

Bird nests built in chimneys and ventilation systems can create potentially lethal air blockages . Bird control is a must in these situations.

 

The acids in pigeon and gull droppings can eat into painted finishes on cars, BBQs, boats and anything else left unprotected. Unless removed, these acids will eat deeper and deeper, permanently destroying the painted finish.

 

Birds who invade warehouses, loading docks and storage areas can chew into packaged food products and contaminate them. Bird control can save retailers millions of dollars in waste.

The familiar salt and peer whitewash of bird droppings can be an awful site if the car you just washed and waxed is the target. When pigeons perch on your balcony railing or on the tree branch spread gracefully over your driveway, you're taking a big chance parking anything underneath the "target" zone. Bird droppings left on a car's paint for too long will eat right into the surface and leave a lasting stain. 

 

But aside from the damage pest birds may cause to your car's paint job, consider the serious health hazard they bring to your property. Birds like starlings, grackles, blackbirds and crows can carry any of 60 diseases--many very serious. 

 

When pest birds nest, they often do so in the most unexpected places. House sparrows and starlings, for example, will clog gutters, clothes driers or kitchen fan vents (how they survive the lint and heat is another topic altogether). Birds also like to nest above front entryways (a particular habit of barn swallows.) House finches can often be found in hanging baskets, and doves enjoy building nests on windowsills. 

 

Federal and state laws protect wild birds and their nests and eggs, so if you're thinking of removing the nests and/or eggs, you'll need a federal permit to do so. The good news is that House (or English) sparrows, pigeons and starlings are not protected by law, so you may remove their nests, eggs and adults.

 

Physical barriers like netting are among the most effective bird control strategies.  Bird control netting comes in different sizes, cuts and colors. Installed properly, bird netting will exclude a wide range of pest birds. 

 

To eliminate birds on ledges, try Bird Control Spikes. Bird spikes come in rigid U.V.-resistant unbreakable polycarbonate or high strength, durable stainless steel. The spikes won't harm birds or people and have even been approved by the U.S. Humane Society.

 

 

 

 

If your property is  being defaced or damaged by pest birds, you've probably tried BB guns, poisons, noisemakers and other pest bird deterrents to no avail. You've finally decided that it's time to call in the experts. After several unsuccessful attempts at ridding your property of pest birds, you've also come to realize that bird control is very different from pest control.

You've made the wise decision to hire a specialist in bird control and pest bird management. But what do you look for in selecting a bird control company? Obviously, you want a firm that has extensive experience dealing with bird problems. To help you evaluate a bird control company that's right for your particular pest bird issue, here are a few questions you might want to ask before signing on the dotted line:
 

• Are the pest birds on my property protected by local, state or federal statutes? Or by the Federal Endangered Species Act?

• If so, how will you ensure compliance while you remove these pests?

• Will I need a permit for this work? 

• If so will you help me secure all applicable permits?

• Do you have a dedicated team to do the work?

• And will they work at night or weekends to minimize the disruption to our business activities?

• What tools and equipment do you have for deterring/repelling the birds on my property?

• Are you OSHA certified to work on a lift higher than 25 feet?

• How do you handle health and safety issues during clean up?

• How will you adapt and conform to our safety protocols?

 

Finally, try to get several references from firms that have used the bird control company. Ask these firms the same questions. Follow this procedure until you are satisfied that the bird control firm can handle all your specific needs.

 

 

If you just finished planting your garden and your trees and shrubs are ripe with fruit, you should think seriously about bird control. If you don't, you'll be in for a rude awakening when pest birds "harvest" your crops and leave you with nubs and bird droppings for fertilizer. 

 

You could resort to BB guns or avicides, but what would the neighbors say? The ones with cats and dogs and kids running around.  Not a good idea.  What you need are some effective and humane pest bird deterrent measures. 

 

One way to stop pest birds is to simply exclude them altogether with a physical deterrent like bird netting. Netting is especially useful for  keeping starlings, catbirds, orioles, robins, blackbirds and jays from attacking your apples, grapes and raspberries.

 

Another exclusionary bird control technique is to use an opaque plastic cover (normally used to cover young plants in the spring to prevent freezing). Or even empty crates, inverted to keep starlings from yanking out your small plants.

 

You can also string up some Visual Scare Bird Deterrents--like flash tape, or balloons covered with predator eyes--to make pest birds so nervous they'll want to leave.

 

These bird control measures are equally effective in deterring fish-eating birds. Pests like herons, egrets, gulls, terns, kingfishers, diving ducks, pelicans, cormorants and ospreys-- all love to feast on fish in small ponds. 

 

The good thing about bird netting is that it comes in a variety of cuts and mesh sizes. You can even get bird netting in different colors, like white, stone and black to blend in with its surroundings. For larger birds like pigeons or seagulls, a 1-1/8-inch to 2-inch mesh size is ideal; for sparrows or starlings, opt for a 3/4-inch mesh size. Try to choose U.V. stabilized, flame resistant and rot- and water-proof netting. It will last longer. 

 

 

Without effective USA bird control, pest birds can spread some pretty nasty diseases. The most serious health risks come from organisms that often grow in bird droppings, feathers and debris under a roost. 
 

When students raked and swept a 20-year accumulation of dirt, leaves, and debris in a middle school’s courtyard, hundreds of them developed histoplasmosis. It seems the school’s forced-air ventilation system drew air from the courtyard and spread the contaminated air into hallways and classrooms. A few students even developed histoplasmosis despite being absent from school on the day the courtyard was raked. 
 

Histoplasmosis is transmitted to humans by airborne fungus spores from soil contaminated by pigeon and starling droppings. When people inhale the fungal spores floating in the air (after a nest has been disturbed), they can become infected with the disease. Occasionally, the disease can cause high fever, blood abnormalities, pneumonia and even death. Bird deterrent measures can help eliminate the source of these diseases.
 

Another disease caused by pigeon droppings is cryptococcus, which originates from a fungus found around their roosting and nesting sites. Keep in mind that even though droppings may be old and dry, they can cause infection. Infection occurs when one inhales the organism's yeast-like cells. Individuals with weakened immune systems tend to be more susceptible to infection, which occurs in two forms: A generalized form that starts with a lung infection and spreads to other areas of the body and is usually fatal unless treated; and the skin form, which produces acne-like skin eruptions or ulcers with nodules just under the skin. Again, effective USA bird control can reduce the risk of infection from these sources.

 

Other diseases carried or transmitted by birds included psittacosis and toxoplasmosis; both are normally mild. Pigeons and sparrows have also been known to transmit encephalitis viruses.

 

To prevent the spread of these avian diseases, consult the help of a USA pest bird control professional. 

 

Without proper USA bird control, many horticultural crops can easily fall victim to bird damage. This includes wine grapes, apples, pears, cherries, mandarins, blueberries, strawberries, bananas, pineapples, and other tropical fruits. Pest birds also have a field day with walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, chestnuts, macadamias and pistachios. 

 

Many bird species--both native and introduced--are directly responsible for damage to horticultural crops. In many areas of the country, starlings seem to pose the greatest threat to agriculture, causing major damage to fruit, particularly grapes, olives and stone fruit. European blackbirds and sparrows also pose a significant threat. Bird deterrent measures can help reduce this problem. 

 

Pest birds do most of their damage by breaking or removing shoots, stems, foliage, buds or fruit. They also inflect considerable damaging to irrigation systems. And lest we not forget spoilage due to infection with molds, yeasts or bacteria..

 

As many growers have painfully learned, pecked and partly eaten fruit can result in all sorts of headaches. The inescapable truth is that once you damage a fruit's skin, there's a good chance of secondary diseases invading the fruit. Fruit so damaged can result in significant penalties for quality downgrades. There's also the cost of separating damaged fruit. Without effective bird deterrent measures, growers often have to harvest early, which again, results in quality and quantity downgrades.

 

Fortunately, there are some effective USA bird control solutions available.  Among these is Bird Control Netting, which comes in a variety of cuts and mesh sizes. For sparrows or starlings, for example, a 3/4-inch mesh size is preferred. The best netting is U.V. stabilized, flame resistant and rot- and water-proof. 

 

Ideal for use in conjunction with bird netting are such bird distraction devices as reflective foil banners, predator-eye balloons and similar bird deterrents that crackle and shimmer in the sunlight to drive pest birds away.

If you're a florist or raise flowers for the industry, you know that without proper USA bird control measures, your valued flowers are at the mercy of pest birds. Parrots, cockatoos, corellas and rosellas will chew up foliage, buds and flowers faster than you can say "bouquet of roses." Honeyeaters damage flowers when probing for nectar. The damage is often considerable, especially when parrots, cockatoos and rosellas get into the act. In fact, parrots can damage up to 50% of flowers without effective bird deterrents to discourage them. 
 

Medium to large honeyeaters like New Holland honeyeaters, red wattlebirds and noisy friarbirds can damage the commercial value of flowers. They do so by clutching onto the petals and flowers with their feet or breaking the delicate stamens within the flower while they are feeding. Proper USA bird control will deter these pests.

 

Bullfinches are a major problem when it comes to eating flower buds. But then, so are hawfinches, chaffinches, greenfinches, sparrows and tits. Birds who strip flowers include tits on the prowl for sweet nectar. They will peck at camellias and rhododendrons. Sparrows will shred the flowers of spring plants like violets, polyanthus and crocus. 

 

You can protect flowers with a number of bird deterrent measures. Among the best is Bird Control Netting, which comes in various cuts, mesh sizes and colors. For sparrows or starlings, consider using a 3/4-inch mesh size. The best netting is U.V. stabilized, flame resistant and rot- and water-proof. Dark colored netting is less noticeable, but you should keep an eye  out for entangled birds, as they can't see the netting in many instances. 

 

You can supplement USA bird control netting with visual bird deterrent measures like Flash Tape, Predator-Eye Balloons and Hawk Decoys. Just remember to swap them out frequently or birds will get used to them. 

If gulls are gathering on your marina rooftops, bait shacks and light posts, it's time you looked into some serious bird deterrent measures. And if you're tired of chasing gulls, cormorants and raptors off your boat and private pier, you need to look into some effective bird control.

 

One bird deterrent that's both effective and humane in these instances is the Bird Spider. Ideal for use on most flat surfaces, Bird Spiders have flexible stainless steel “arms” that whip around in the breeze to keep pest birds from landing. Spiders come in a number of different sizes--usually 2-, 4-, 6-, and 8-foot diameter arm lengths to cover large diameters and deter various types of birds. While they are not recommended for small birds, or for use in areas where birds have been nesting, they are an ideal bird deterrent for use against pigeons, crows, gulls, cormorants and raptors.

 

One of the best features of the Bird Spider is that it is easy to install and it has no moving parts to wear out or maintain. This lets you be responsive and proactive in your bird control efforts because you can quickly move them wherever pest birds are flocking. The best Bird Spiders have a U.V.-protected polycarbonate base and the stainless steel arms are virtually invisible to humans but really annoying to pest birds. 

 

As a bird deterrent, Bird Spiders come standard with a glue-on base, so they can be permanently affixed to most flat surfaces. Bird Spiders are also available with railing mounts, so you can easily attach them to your boat rails. In fact, you can get a variety of optional boat bases that let you mount the Spider on masts and radar units. An optional sand bag base lets you use the bird spider on boat canvas and Biminis. 

 

 

If you've got problems with large pest birds invading and pooping allover your boat, dock, or swim platforms, it's time you became proactive about an effective bird deterrent. And if big birds are defacing your signs, damaging your A.C. units, roofs, skylights and chimney caps, you need to get serious about bird control. 

 

The longer you wait, the worse your pest bird problem will get. Bird droppings can cause an awful lot of damage to roofs and rooftop electrical equipment. And bird nests and nesting materials can create a fire hazard around electrical wiring. There's also the problem of gutters being clogged and vents being stopped up. And finally, there are the hazards bird droppings create--in the 60 or more diseases they carry--and the slip-and-fall conditions that can lead to costly and time consuming legal liabilities. 

 

Yes, there are lethal bird deterrents out there, but many pest birds are protected by federal, state and local statutes. So it's not worth the risk to invest in these bird control measures. 

 

 

This solar powered bird control device features a continuously rotating prop-like blade that whips around at 30 RPM to keep even the largest pest birds away. Birds like gulls, pigeons, crows and cormorants will all think twice before attempting a landing. The Solar Repeller boasts two adjustable “arms” that cover up to five feet in diameter. A solar panel powers a heavy duty, brushless motor. And each Solar Repeller comes with 2-AA rechargeable batteries for extended operation at night or overcast days.

 

Solar Bird Repellers are lightweight and easily mounted on flat or angled surfaces wherever they're needed to deter pest birds. Assembly is fast and simple: the two metal “arms” screw right into the top of the repeller cone. 

 

At last, energy efficiency meets bird control. 

 

Are pest birds flocking to your ledges and rooflines, driving you crazy with their noise, nests and droppings? Are birds defacing your signs to make them virtually unreadable, so much so, you have to constantly hire crews to clean up the mess? How about your walkways and entrances? Are they covered with so much bird waste that people are starting to complain? Has anyone slipped or been injured on damp or wet bird droppings?

 

If the answer to any of these is yes, it's time you went on the offensive and implemented some serious pest bird deterrent measures.

 

One bird control product that's particularly useful in deterring pest birds from horizontal surfaces is Transparent Bird Gel. This sticky, non-toxic gel is effective for use against both small and large pest birds. It's one of the most low-profile bird deterrents currently available. And it's proven to be effective in discouraging pest birds from ledges, rooflines, beams, signs--virtually anywhere birds have become a major nuisance. What makes Bird Gel so effective is that birds hate to land and walk on this sticky goo (it makes them feel trapped, though it doesn't actually trap them). So after a few irritating steps, birds just move on to more hospitable landing areas. 

 

Bird Gel works in temperatures from 15F to 200F and usually lasts up to 6 months outdoors. It typically comes in a standard 10-ounce caulking tube with 12 tubes per case. Each tube of gel treats an area approximately 10 feet long by 3-inches wide.

 

Non-toxic to birds and people, this bird deterrent is virtually invisible and quite economical. Before applying the gel, make sure the surface is clean and dry. For best results, apply in a “zigzag” pattern and leave periodic spaces for water drainage.

 

How many times have you spotted a flock of pest birds defacing or damaging your property? You run at them, clap your hands, shout and wave you hat at them and they're gone. The problem is, the minute you're gone, they come right back, building their nests and leaving damaging, smelly and disease ridden droppings everywhere. It's a never-ending struggle. But some have learned that they can fight back--with effective bird deterrent measures that work. 

 

Among these bird control strategies is Flash Tape. This visual bird deterrent, made from an iridescent red Mylar film, creates a visual and audible distraction that makes pest birds nervous enough to leave. If pest birds are attacking your trees, just tie a feet to several branches and let the wind and sunlight do the rest. Same thing for grape vines and vegetable gardens--simply tie several strands to vines and above vegetable plants and say good-bye to pest birds. Got problems with pest birds making a mess in your pool area, patio, balcony or gazebo? String up a few feet of this bird deterrent and pest birds will wander into someone else's yard. 

 

Another effective bird control device is the Bird Scare Balloon. Covered with lifelike reflective predator eyes and markings, these balloons are typically 16-inches in diameter (about he size of a standard beach ball). Pest birds take one look at those big bright eyes and think they're about to be attacked by a giant predator. The better balloons are usually made of a U.V.- and weather-resistant vinyl. Like Flash Tape, you simply tie them to a fruit tree, patio cover, gazebo or boat and pest birds will avoid the area. 

 

For beat results with Flash Tape or Balloons, it's best to move these bird deterrents around occasionally--or birds will figure out you're trying to pull a fast one on them.

While they come in handy for controlling flying insects from taking over your garden, without bird control to limit their numbers, swallows can be a nuisance. These birds can be messy, leaving droppings on your porch or walkway, especially when young birds are in the nest.  

 

Barn Swallows and occasionally Cliff Swallows frequently nest under eaves of houses. Here, exterior walls provide a firm surface for them to attach their mud nests, and eaves offer protection from harsh weather. Since it is illegal to directly interfere with birds that are actively building their nests, you can only stop swallows before they arrive. The key is to be proactive with humane but effective bird control measures.

 

To keep them from nesting on your porch or under your eaves, you can block their access to these areas with Bird Control Netting. When installing bird netting, make sure that it has a mesh size of 1.3 to 1.9 cm (0.5 to 0.75 inch)--although 2.5 cm (1-inch) mesh will suffice. The netting should be tightly installed. Loose or poorly fitted netting will leave pockets or wrinkles that could trap or entangle birds. 

 

Bird Slope can also be used as an effective bird deterrent against swallows. These angled, slippery PVC panels provide anti-perching, anti-roosting protection against a wide range of pest birds. When properly installed under eaves and other 90-degree nooks and crannies, they won't allow swallows to get a solid footing. And their mud nests will simply slide off. The panels and are easily mounted with special mounting clips. Bird Slope panels have the added advantage of being very non-obtrusive, blending in with a building's architecture. They even come in two colors--stone and grey--to better blend in with a structure's color scheme.

 

Regardless of which bird control measure you use, you should install these before swallows arrive, not after. 

Certain birds, no matter what bird control measures you use to deter them, will keep coming back to damage or deface your property. Yes, there are lethal means you could use to cull their number, but local state and federal statutes often forbid these bird control measures. Fortunately, there are bird deterrents you can rely on to humanely discourage pest birds. Chief among these is bird netting. 

 

Bird netting, strategically placed in and around buildings, works well to effectively deny pest birds access. It is often used as a physical barrier to exclude pest birds out of certain areas. Properly installed, bird netting is a humane, low profile way of preventing birds from landing or nesting in areas. Best of all, today's bird control netting comes in a variety of types and mesh sizes to deter a full range of birds.

 

One type of bird netting, known as No Knot Bird Netting, has been shown to be particularly effective against pigeons, sparrows, gulls, starlings and crows. This heavy-duty polypropylene flame-resistant netting is made from a U.V.-stabilized mesh to survive punishing weather and temperature extremes. Polypropylene is chemically inert and highly resistant to a wide range of chemicals at ordinary temperatures. The multi-strand poly fiber is super strong with a break strength of 50 pounds. Yet for all these attributes, this super light bird deterrent is soft on your hands and easy to install. It's also non-conductive, so you can use it near antenna arrays and electrical equipment. 

 

No Knot Bird Control Netting comes in various stock sizes and custom cuts, including two mesh sizes to match the species of pest bird one wishes to exclude. There's 2-inch mesh for larger birds and 3/4-inch mesh for smaller pests. No-Knot Bird Netting also comes with a long, 10-year guarantee and meets ISO 1806 Protocol Mesh Testing.

 

 

Without effective bird control measures, "big box" retailers and warehouses often have a problem with pest birds. The little critters eat right through foods or feed packaged in plastic or paper. Most of these stores and warehouses have large open bays where birds can easily fly in. Trouble is, they rarely fly out. 

 

Fortunately, there is a simple, humane bird control product that lets you capture and release trapped birds. It's called Mist Capture Bird Netting. And it's ideal for use on birds that have found their way into these restricted areas. Birds fly into the net and they are immobilized. This makes it easy to remove birds and release them outside.

 

The strong, UV-stabilized lightweight fiber is virtually invisible to birds and comes in four different sizes-- 7’x10’, 10’x20’, 10’x30’ and 10’x40’--to handle a wide range of bird species. Use it to snare pigeons, grackles, starlings, swallows, gulls and sparrows. Best of all, this specially designed bird control netting is made to capture multiple birds in one net.

 

Easy to set up and install, Mist Capture Netting makes an ideal pest bird deterrent for use in warehouses, grocery stores, storage facilities, big box stores, air hangars, garages and similar areas where birds have become a problem. 

 

For best results when using Mist Capture Bird Netting as a bird deterrent, follow these guidelines:

 

• Hang the netting in the flight path of pest birds--either from rafter areas or supported with poles.

 

• Be sure to place netting in the direct flight path of pest birds so that they will fly into the net at their normal flying speed.  

 

• Avoid fitting the netting near landing areas, since the birds will be slowing down for a landing and may not become ensnared in the netting. 

 

• If necessary, "herd" the birds into the netting using laser lights or sound to ensure birds fly into it. 

 

Many beleaguered property owners have been faced with the damages and nuisance caused by pest birds. There are currently many effective and humane bird control measures to deal with these winged pests. One of the most popular is the Electric Bird Control Track. 

 

Electric Bird Control Tracks impart an electric "jolt" to any pest bird that may set foot on its electrically active surface. The jolt is safe for both birds and people, yet it's enough of a bird deterrent to discourage a wide range of pest birds--including pigeons, seagulls and larger birds. 

 

These bird control devices install easily on virtually any flat or curved surface and are ideal for ledges, signs, rooftops, parapet walls, I-beams, and under eaves. The tracks even come in a number of different colors--including terracotta, grey, stone and black. Some manufacturers offer a low-profile product that can't be seen from ground level when properly installed on a ledge or sign. The best Electric Tracks feature a flow-through design, which keeps water from damning up around them.

 

One currently available Electric Bird Control Track features a marine grade Monel knitted wire, which is stronger than steel and but less likely to corrode in alkali or acidic environments. One thing to look for when selecting a quality Electric Track is to make sure it can bend to fit along curved signs and ledges. And to reduce the risk of spark damage, opt for bird control tracks that feature an anti-arcing design.

 

Installing an Electric Track is fairly simple. With one brand of track, you just unwind what you need from a rolled track and glue it down to virtually any surface. The best tracks are on a totally flexible PVC base, which you can bend 360° without compromising the track's integrity. Some bird control tracks are powered by an AC charger; others come with a solar charger. 

Are pigeons starting to gather on your rooftop or ledges? Are they creating a mess on your entryway? Did you or someone you invited to your property almost slip and fall on pigeon droppings?  If so, it's time looked into some serious bird control.  

 

Is your backyard staring to look like Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds? Do you wake up every morning to an unbearable cacophony of caws and squawks? Are crows chasing your kids when they leave your house? Time for some effective bird deterrents. 

 

Have you been inundated by aggressive gulls? Have they trampled and eaten holes in your beautiful garden? Does your property smell like a garbage dump from all the gull droppings? You need to fight back with a humane but effective gull deterrent.

 

Fortunately, there's one pest bird deterrent that you can use against all three of these annoying pest birds. It's called Bird Control Wire. Basically a post-and-wire system, the wire is attached to springs and the springs are attached to posts, walls or other fixed mounts. Birds land on the wire and it wobbles, zigs and zags, making them feel so insecure they simply move on to another landing zone.

 

Bird Control Wires are ideal for keeping birds off ledges, parapet walls, rooflines, handrails and other areas. Safe and humane, bird wires have been approved for use on Federal and State government structures. The best wire systems feature nylon coated stainless-steel wire to withstand the elements and are often specified by architects and government agencies. Bird Control Wire offers an affordable, low profile, low visibility solution to deter such pest birds as pigeons, crows and gulls. Safe for birds, these wire systems are easy to install and require very little maintenance.

 

While recommended for large pest birds, bird wire systems should not be used in areas where birds have been nesting. 

 

If you've got pest birds flocking to your ledges, you need to implement some effective bird control.  If pest birds are invading your eaves and making a big mess down below, it's time you took them seriously and invested in some bird deterrent measures. If winged pests are spreading all over your beams, you need to act now, before things get out of hand. 

 

Now you could whip out your trusty BB gun, or get some lethal bird trap or poison, but you know, in your heart, you really don't want to harm the little birds, especially with your kids and neighbors watching. 

 

Fortunately for you, some smart people have come up with a solution to your pest bird problem. It's called Bird Slope. Known as an anti-perching, anti-roosting bird deterrent, Bird Slope discourages all types of birds from landing, roosting and nesting on eaves, beams and other 90-degree areas. It's hello Bird Slope, bye-bye birdie. 

 

The reason Bird Slope works so well as a bird deterrent is that birds just can't get a grip on these angled, slippery PVC panels and they just slide off. The U.V.-protected, sun- and weather-resistant panels are ideal for use against swallows, starlings, pigeons and seagulls. If it's got wings and toes, it will slide off, give up and move on. 

 

Mounted upside down with special mounting clips, these bird control panels also create a slippery area that keeps swallows from attaching mud nests to a corner. Bird Slopes typically come in 4-foot long panels and they're usually packed 48 feet per box. Some panels have a "snap-on" extender that lets you attach them to wider ledges. You can also get “end caps,” which prevent birds from getting behind the sloped panel. The panels even come in different colors--stone and grey--to blend in more naturally with their surroundings.