Bird Control Update

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.