5 ways to manage bird pests humanely

Birds can be a beautiful addition to our environment, but when they become pests, they can cause significant damage to gardens, property and business reputation. Whether it’s a flock of pigeons creating an unsightly and unhygienic mess at your business entrance or a family of black birds attacking customers, dealing with bird pests can be done effectively without harm.

1 – Know what you’re dealing with

The first step to managing and preventing bird infestations is to understand their behavior. Not all bird species behave the same and their nesting and roosting patterns may vary. Identifying the species that is affecting your property is the first step in developing an effective no-kill bird management plan.

2 – Remove what’s attracting them

Birds are attracted to food, water and shelter. Business establishments, especially those with outdoor dining, often encounter challenging pigeon infestations due to the easy access birds have to food. Ongoing and regular cleaning around customer tables to remove crumbs and leftovers is essential along with ensuring garbage is tightly and securely stored.

3 – Exclusion Methods

Spikes and netting can keep birds away from potential roosting sites on your property without causing harm. Both options are hardly visible from ground level, making them a viable option for heritage sites and buildings that do not want their aesthetic disturbed.  They also offer a long term solution because once installed, they require minimal maintenance and produce immediate results.

4 – Non-toxic chemicals

Not all parts of a property can be protected with netting or spikes. In these cases, non-toxic gel offers an effective alternative by gently irritating the birds when they try to land, discouraging them from returning to the area.  The gel causes no harm to the birds other than a mild and brief irritation.

5 – Professional support

Trained bird control professionals best understand bird behavior and will know the most effective steps to deter them for your particular property. Bird issues can be successfully managed without harming or killing the bird pests. In addition to the above methods, scare tactics that involve hawks or loud noise can also work to keep birds away though they are more aggressive methods.

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