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Bird spiders can keep birds off rooftop ac units

There are a number of ways you can keep birds off your rooftop. You could use poisons or BB guns, but do you really want dead birds on and around you're A.C units? Didn't think so. Humane and effective—that's what you need to keep pest birds off your roof and away from you're A.C. units. And the solution many have picked is the Bird ...

Jan. 3, 2011

By Bird-B-Gone, Inc.

Controlling pest birds in the food processing industry

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. 19, 2009

By Bird-B-Gone, Inc.

How to Keep Birds Out of Airplane Hangars

Problem: Pest birds are causing added maintenance to aircraft and endangering airline personal with their droppings and debris. Thousands of dollars spent each year on cleaning aircraft skins, engines and airplane hangar infrastructures. This article takes a look at effective methods for keeping birds out of airplane hangars. This typically involves screening the birds out with heavy duty bird ...

Jan. 6, 2011

By Bird-B-Gone, Inc.

Malaysian Manufacturer Battles Bird Droppings - Case Study

Corrosive bird droppings from a huge pest bird infestation were compromising safety and sanitation at a major Malaysian chemical plant. Here is how Bird-X products solved their complex bird problem. The problem: A major chemical plant in Malaysia covers hundreds of acres - and the pest bird infestation is just as sizable, with a population of Common Mynas and Asian Glossy Starlings estimated ...

Apr. 6, 2016

By Bird-X Inc.

Swedish Airport Repels Seagulls and Blackbirds - Case Study

The problem: Earlier in 2012, the bird control company – Birdblock, based in Lidingö, Sweden – began working with the Stockholm-Bromma Airport to deal with pest bird infestation. The airport authorities were concerned about the constant disturbances (and dangerous interferences) caused by pest seagulls and blackbirds in the airfield. The products and solution: The Birdblock ...

Dec. 4, 2012

By Bird-X Inc.

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 ...

Dec. 4, 2012

By Bird-X Inc.

Fall bird season – keep birds away all year

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. 3, 2012

By Bird-X Inc.

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 ...

Aug. 1, 2009

By Bird-B-Gone, Inc.

Breaking into new industries—The Bird-X approach

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 been known to produce around a pound ...

Apr. 4, 2016

By Bird-X Inc.

Protect Your Pumpkin Patch From Pest Birds

As the leaves begin to change colors and temperatures drop, more and more pumpkin patches are opening for business. Don’t let pest birds ruin the season you’ve waited all year long for. Keep your pumpkin patch safe from pest birds with these tips from Avian Control. Scare Away Pest Birds Stop birds from pecking at your pumpkins by scaring them away. There are numerous methods that ...

Oct. 7, 2016

By Avian Enterprises, LLC

Got Birds? Bird Netting Keeps Them Out of your Commercial Building

Bird netting has been successfully used to block birds from entering unwanted areas. It's a humane, low profile way of blocking out pigeons, sparrows, gulls, starlings and crows. It comes in a variety of stock sizes and custom cuts. You can generally choose from two mesh sizes to deter the species of pest bird that tends to invade your particular commercial building: a 2-inch mesh and 3/4-inch ...

Jan. 5, 2011

By Bird-B-Gone, Inc.

Bird net solves wrigley’s pest bird woes

For years the Chicago Cubs have had to share their ballpark with unwanted guests; pest birds. It seemed Wrigley Field was an ideal spot for birds, providing generous shelter, and an abundant food source. Birds such as pigeons, seagulls, and starlings had been around the park for awhile, but it was complaints from the fans that prompted a real solution. Gary Hubbard has worked in Maintenance ...

May 25, 2010

By Bird-B-Gone, Inc.

Bird deterrents say `Shoo` to pest birds

We have a love-hate relationship with our fine-feathered friends. Poets love them. Property managers can do without them. Like anything in this world, too many birds can be a real problem. Suddenly, what was endearing becomes a pest. One that"s noisy, messy and damaging to almost everything it lands on. The solution? Bird deterrents. In days of old, this meant culling by birdshot, trained ...

May 25, 2010

By Bird-B-Gone, Inc.

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 ...

Jun. 1, 2009

By Bird-B-Gone, Inc.

Bird-X highlights most commonly received customer questions

If there’s one thing we know, it’s birds! Our Customer Service team understands that some of our products can seem extremely technical and tricky to use. Fear not—we’re here to help you understand how your new Bird-X products work, and clear up any questions about pest birds and animals. Check out some of the most common questions we encounter—you may just find the ...

Oct. 13, 2016

By Bird-X Inc.

How to Keep Birds Away from Airports

The last thing you want at an airport are birds hanging out around the tarmac and airfield. Pest birds can be very hazardous to aviation with birds colliding with aircraft, known as bird strikes, possibly causing aircraft to crash. Pest birds can be difficult to get rid of once they nest on your property. Here are a few tips on how to keep birds away from airports and why they are dangerous. ...

Aug. 15, 2016

By Avian Enterprises, LLC

Bird proofing hangars, parks and government buildings

Bird Proofing government buildings, parks, military bases, and aircraft hangars has been a problem for quite some time. At the dawn of aviation, the Wright brothers recorded a bird strike that interfered with their early flights. More recently, Hanscom Field in Bedford Massachusetts had roughly 5,000 starlings roosting in their hangar. Clinton Air Force Base in Oklahoma had six hangars with ...

Aug. 2, 2009

By Bird-B-Gone, Inc.

Controlling pest birds in public schools

Pilots, golfers, and virtually anyone who is responsible for the safety of others are concerned about dealing with “pest birds” effectively. They include pigeons, Canada geese, seagulls, starlings and others that contaminate and damage the various buildings in which we live, work, and play. Bird droppings have the potential to transmit over 60 known diseases, and they are also a safety hazard ...

Mar. 16, 2009

By Bird-B-Gone, Inc.

Bird netting can save you big money

Pest birds have been with us since man first crawled out of his cave and decided to build huts and grow food. These mischievous birds pecked and pooped on early shelters, ate food crops, infected water sources and food storage. Times have changed. But pest birds remain a huge problem, ostensibly improved by technology"s ability to eradicate huge flocks of birds with poisons, yet restrained by ...

May 25, 2010

By Bird-B-Gone, Inc.

Add To Your Revenue By Adding Bird Control

As a contractor, you've learned that one of the best ways to increase revenue is to increase the number of services you offer your customers. And one of the most revenue enhancing services you can offer today is bird proofing. Regardless of the size or type of building, and no matter what the job, bird proofing is a vital part of protecting any building or structure from the damages imposed by ...

Jan. 5, 2011

By Bird-B-Gone, Inc.

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