bird control solution Articles
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Pest Control Strategies
Bird control is usually an afterthought for facilities management. It's usually a problem that is not addressed until it's already costing the business money. The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors says that birds can cause numerous problems, with the most notable being their droppings, nests, and noise. Why are these problems so relevant for businesses? Bird-X, which ...
By Bird-X Inc.
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Royal Mail distribution centre in Kent benefits from bird deterrents
Bird netting and bird spikes work together to create effective bird control solution. International construction company SISK recently completed the new 15,400 sq ft Royal Mail distribution centre in Strood. The new Medway mail centre is a key part of a £70 million investment by Royal Mail to modernise its operations across Kent and will process over 3 million items a night. Royal Mail ...
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Customer Education top priority for Bird-X, says latest blog post
In their most recent blog post, Bird-X highlights some of their most commonly received customer questions. From ultrasonic pest deterrents to bird spikes to taste aversions, the company breaks down the science and reasoning behind how their products are able to keep birds and other pest animals at bay. For residential consumers, using products other than the typical lawn sprays or traps may seem ...
By Bird-X Inc.
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The Horrible Truth About Bird Netting
Recently the Lloyds Bank in the South Shields, the UK, had a terrible experience with its bird control method: bird netting. Two seagulls have been found dead on the rooftop of the building next to a seriously injured pigeon. What Happened Lisa Waugh spotted the bodies of the seagulls and a pigeon that seemed to be trapped in the nets placed on the rooftop. She immediately notified the RSPCA, ...
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Don’t let the bed bugs bite
What creature feeds on humans and lives in the dark? No, it’s not a vampire—it’s a bed bug! Bed bugs can lurk in even the smallest hiding places and can wreak havoc on you and your loved ones. But, how do you know if you have bed bugs? One sign would be a sudden rash or lots of small bites appearing on your skin. Shedded skin remnants, fecal matter, or even small white eggs ...
By Bird-X Inc.
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Here a QB-4. There a QB-4. Everywhere a QB-4.
After almost 50 years in business, we know that bird problems come in all shapes and sizes. That is why Bird-X offers a wide variety of products to address each unique situation. One particular bird control product has proven to be especially versatile over the years – the QuadBlaster QB-4. This ultrasonic bird repeller is one of the best-selling bird control solutions on the ...
By Bird-X Inc.
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Bird-X sales team attends PestWorld 2016 in Seattle, WA
During the third week of October, Bird-X account managers flocked to Seattle, Washington for PestWorld 2016; a four-day tradeshow put on by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA). PestWorld is an all-encompassing tradeshow, putting new information and products into the hands of everyone within the Pest Control community. PestWorld gives participants the opportunity to learn about ...
By Bird-X Inc.
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The high cost of neglecting bird control
On February 25th 2016, The News Center in West Virginia reported that the AES Laurel Mountain LLC wind energy facility paid $30,000 in finesi for accidentally killing hundreds of migratory birds. An ABC13 story from February 3rd, 2016, detailed how a driving range spent valuable time calling animal control because they could not remove birds caught in the range’s netting. Stories like this ...
By Bird-X Inc.
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Bird control for commercial applications
Building owners and businesses spend millions of dollars annually to deal with infestations and the problems associated with pest birds. The risks associated with these pests increase year after year as bird populations continue to grow in both inner city and urban environments. The fact is, these pests are out of their natural element and without proper bird control measures, they can wreak ...
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Food facility nightmares: When birds attack
Food establishments know firsthand that food safety is paramount to good business. When pest birds think they are welcome to roost in your facility, food safety violations will keep piling up. Between contaminating products, defacing property, and causing overall chaos, pest birds can create quite a nightmare. According to Food Safety News, colder weather encourages birds to search for indoor ...
By Bird-X Inc.
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Wacky Weather: What it Means for Seasonal Birds
Last Tuesday started off like an average early-May day in the town of Carlsbad, New Mexico, with temperatures steadily rising into the low 80s. As late afternoon approached, light rain started and became stronger as the evening went on. It wasn’t until after dinner that Carlsbad resident Skye Pope noticed a much louder tapping sound on his windows and roof than simply rain, and went outside ...
By Bird-X Inc.
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Keep your property free of pests
Pest animal and bird problems are a worldwide concern. Bird-X has a dedicated retail team, taking customer calls every day and assisting new users with our devices, troubleshooting installation questions, advising on new products, and educating people who are first-time users or are dealing with their first pest animal issue. Many homeowners or individuals dealing with pest animals can find the ...
By Bird-X Inc.
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The Faces of Bird-X
What’s it like to work in bird control? Three members from Bird-X’s sales and customer service teams answer questions about their day-to-day activities and the industry as a whole. Ray Kroc once said, “You’re only as good as the people you hire.” Kroc may have been in the food industry, but that sentiment rings true everywhere—especially at Bird-X. Bird-X, the ...
By Bird-X Inc.
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Why Invest in Bird Control?
Birds can be very damaging to your property. In fact, they create millions of dollars in damage every year. When they nest, they can create hazardous conditions that require a substantial amount of cleanup. Bird infestations not only create property damage, but health hazards, liability issues, and can even spread disease. Diseases & Health Issues When it comes to birds there are more than ...
By Bird-X Inc.
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The importance of bird control – How to protect your home or business
Pest birds can be a serious health and safety threat if they aren’t controlled. It’s not the birds’ fault, of course, but their waste and nesting can cause problems for people and businesses if they decide to live in and around our homes and commercial facilities. Unfortunately, roofs, industrial units and factories are extremely attractive places for birds to roost, and while a ...
By Bird-X Inc.
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Bird-X Products “Show” Up at National Theatre of Costa Rica
As a company that’s been in business for over 50 years, being a part of history has been the norm. But this time, Bird-X helped preserve history at the National Theatre of Costa Rica. In April, Fuera Aves PRO, part of the JAMUVI Group of companies, installed 300 meters of Bird-X’s bird shock track system, Avishock™, on the theatre’s rooftop ledges to stop birds from ...
By Bird-X Inc.
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Bird netting for warehouses, hangars and large commerical applications
Pest birds can be both a hazard and an expensive nuisance when they nest and gather in hangars, under overhangs, warehouses and other large covered areas. But thanks to bird netting, many of these problems can be avoided.Clearly the most obvious problem created by pest birds is their droppings. These can quickly clog gutters and down pipes. They can also cause ceilings, rooftop turbine ...
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Project Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak, MI - Case Study
Project Case History Name: Beaumont Hospital Location: Royal Oak, Ml Installer: Beaumont Services Corp Purpose: To protect hospital facilities from the droppings and refuse created by pest birds. The bird control envelope includes the 10 story main building along with several parking garages and auxiliary structures. Problem: For 26 years Frank Sorentino has managed the outside ...
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New Chinese airport designed with built-in bird control - Case Study
The Kunming Changshui International Airport, located in southwest China, had the potential for serious pest bird problems. The problem: The Kunming Changshui International Airport, located in southwest China, had the potential for serious pest bird problems. Set on a high plateau in the rural mountainous region, a flurry of bird activity plagued the area. It is estimated that other nearby ...
By Bird-X Inc.
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With spring around the corner, prevention is key
With Spring Around the Corner, Prevention is Key As the snow thaws and daylight hours increase, a number of pest animals make their way back into our backyards, gardens, gutters, and more places we plan to spruce up for the warmer months. Pest birds and animals can not only wreak havoc on budding flowers and plants, but they can also carry transmissible zoonotic diseases and create ...
By Bird-X Inc.
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