effective bird control Articles

  Larger pest birds like pigeons, crows or gulls love to gather in the many nooks and crannies of a structure or building. They’ll land on signs, rooftops and windowsills to roost and nest, creating quite a mess. A single pigeon, for example, can excrete up to 25 pounds of droppings every year. Federal, state and local wildlife protection ordinances forbid the use of lethal or harmful ...

Jan. 4, 2011

By Bird-B-Gone, Inc.

Many industrial sites and factories consist of large buildings with long, flat roofs. These roofs are ideal places for birds searching for food and a safe haven for nesting. Bird presence can cause nuisance in different ways, for example fire hazard caused by building nests in ventilation shafts, leakage by clogging roof-gutters, compromize safety on-site, transmit diseases, and leave droppings ...

Sep. 18, 2019

By Bird Control Group

A lot of industrial sites and factories are composed of large buildings with long, flat rooftops. These rooftops are ideal places for birds to nest when they are searching for food or a safe haven. Birds can be a problem for facility managers because they build their nests in ventilation shafts, this can cause fire hazards, this compromises the safety of ...

Jan. 14, 2019

By Bird Control Group

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 ...

Sep. 18, 2013

By Eco Environmental Services Ltd

There are many types of bird control methods, ranging from simple scarecrows to bird sound machines. Two of these methods include bird netting and bird spray. Learn more about each method to determine which method is best to keep pest birds away from your property. Bird Netting Bird netting is known to be an effective bird control, but there are many factors to consider before ...

Sep. 11, 2016

By Avian Enterprises, LLC

The National Association of American Wineries states that grapes are the highest value fruit crop in the US. American vineyards are severely affected by bird damage during the harvest season, as the grapes begin to ripen and sweeten. If no bird control method is applied prior to the harvest season, it becomes more challenging and costly to keep birds away from vineyards. 1 We can provide our top ...

Jul. 1, 2019

By Bird Control Group

Bird Barrier’s StealthNet, Bird-Shock Flex-Track and Dura-Spike Protect a High-End Health Club. Read more and see the video of this project here: At a four-story fitness center in Southern California, birds had found their comfort zone. A relocation strategy based on Bird Barrier products restored the roof top experience for gym members. Seagulls and ...

Jan. 10, 2016

By Bird Barrier

Bird strikes Effective bird control is essential to ensure aviation safety. New awareness for the risk of bird strikes in aviation is being raised by the release of motion picture “Sully: The Untold Story of the Miracle on the Hudson”. Wildlife strikes are relatively infrequent, only 3 percent of the strikes results in aircraft ...

Sep. 19, 2016

By Bird Control Group

Way back in 1995 the Bank of America branch in Mission Viejo California had a bad pigeon problem. The birds, a flock of about 20 pigeons, were nesting under the eaves and roosting all over the outside of the building. Customer complaints and maintenance costs necessitated that bird control products be used. By coincidence the owner of Bird-B-Gone, Inc., Bruce Donoho used this branch for his ...

May 24, 2010

By Bird-B-Gone, Inc.

As cold weather creeps in and we get deeper into fall bird season, bird control priorities become slightly different. However, there is still a lot that can be done this time of year to keep birds away all year long. Here are some interesting facts and tips for a better approach to fall bird season / pest bird control: Stop birds from perching. Fall bird season is peak migration time and pest ...

Dec. 2, 2012

By Bird-X Inc.

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 ...

Mar. 28, 2018

By Bird-X Inc.

Pest birds can be a serious health and safety issue if they are not controlled. In food processing plants they can cause extensive damage, health issues and safety problems to workers. Pest birds such as pigeons, starlings and sparrows are very common in and around commercial facilities. These facilities often provide perfect roosting places, shelter for nesting and a wonderful food source. ...

Mar. 18, 2009

By Bird-B-Gone, Inc.

The University of Edinburgh - B.I.R.D SystemAfter experiencing bird related delays we decided to approach Scarecrow Bio-Acoustic Systems. We placed an order for a bespoke system that was tailored to our needs, the systems arrived shortly after and has been in place ever since.The aftersales ...

Oct. 23, 2018

By Scarecrow Group Limited.

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 ...

May 31, 2009

By Bird-B-Gone, Inc.

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 ...

Jul. 31, 2009

By Bird-B-Gone, Inc.

In golf, a ‘birdie’ is usually a good thing. After attending February’s Golf Industry Show in San Diego, Bird-X found out that birdies are causing quite the stir on golf courses across the country. The reason is the number one pest bird culprit on golf courses—the Canada goose. Canada geese congregate around ponds and lakes, and have ...

Apr. 3, 2016

By Bird-X Inc.

Based on a literature review of avian data for polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), ecologically relevant doses, low (10 ng/egg), medium (100 ng/egg), and high (1,000 ng/egg) of the 2,2',4,4',5‐pentabromodiphenyl ether (BDE‐99) congener along with dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) control were injected into the yolk sac of un‐incubated eggs of zebra finch, Taeniopygia guttata. Offspring development ...

Dec. 18, 2012

By John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Project Case History Name: Quad City Waterfront Convention Center Location: Bettendorf, Iowa Architect: Downing Architects PC General Contractor: Estes Construction Installing Contractor: TRICON Construction Group Purpose: Due to the building's design and ...

Dec. 31, 2008

By Nixalite of America Inc.

Coyotes have descended on our towns and cities… Can we peacefully coexist with this common pest animal? A distinctively American species, the coyote has lived in North America for more than a million years. But despite widespread attempts at eradication since the early 19th-century, coyotes have adapted and are now well-established in 49 states, including most major metropolitan ...

Aug. 17, 2016

By Bird-X Inc.

Who hasn't fed a flock of eager bobbing-headed pigeons at the park? Or chased them into a tree? The honest truth is, we've had a love-hate relationship with our grey-feathered friends since they first landed on a statue or church tower.If you're a home or boat owner, or a facilities manager for a warehouse, airport, park, zoo, government or commercial building, the pest pigeon has undoubtedly ...

Oct. 14, 2009

By Bird-B-Gone, Inc.