Bird Control Services

Are Birds Harmful?

Birds can be harmful in several ways, especially when they interact with human environments. While they are generally beneficial in ecosystems—pollinating plants, dispersing seeds, and controlling insect populations—they can pose risks or cause damage in homes, businesses, agriculture, and public spaces:

Property Damage

• Nesting in Structures: Birds such as pigeons, starlings, and sparrows often build nests in vents, eaves, roofs, and gutters, which can block airflow, damage shingles, and lead to water leaks.
• Pecking and Scratching: Woodpeckers and other birds can damage siding, wooden structures, and even insulation while searching for insects.
• Droppings: Bird droppings are acidic and can corrode building materials, vehicles, and outdoor furniture over time.

Health Risks

• Disease Transmission: Birds can carry pathogens harmful to humans, including Salmonella, Histoplasma capsulatum (a fungus found in droppings), and Psittacosis (from parrots and other birds). Contaminated droppings can become airborne as dust.
• Allergic Reactions: Accumulated feathers and droppings can trigger asthma or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
• Parasites: Birds can host mites, ticks, or lice that may spread to humans or pets.

Agricultural and Economic Damage

• Crop Loss: Birds like crows, starlings, and sparrows can consume or damage fruit, grain, and vegetable crops, leading to significant economic losses.
• Livestock Impact: Birds may peck at young animals or contaminate feed, reducing livestock health and productivity.

Environmental and Safety Concerns

• Airplane Hazards: Bird strikes can endanger aircraft, sometimes causing costly damage or accidents.
• Contamination of Water Sources: Birds can carry bacteria into reservoirs or ponds, affecting water quality.
• Disruption of Local Ecosystems: Invasive birds, such as European starlings or monk parakeets, may outcompete native species for nesting sites or food sources.

Nuisance Issues

• Noise: Large flocks can create constant noise, especially in urban areas.
• Aggressive Behavior: Some species, such as gulls or Canadian geese, can become territorial during nesting season and attack humans.
• Clogging Drains and Gutters: Accumulated nests and droppings can block drainage systems, leading to property damage.

While birds are important ecologically, their presence in certain environments—especially where humans live and work—can lead to property damage, health hazards, economic loss, and safety concerns. This is why professional bird control or humane deterrence methods are often recommended in homes, businesses, and agricultural settings.

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Bird Control

Hiring our professional bird control is one of the best decisions a property owner or business can make when dealing with nuisance birds such as pigeons, starlings, sparrows, or seagulls. While they may seem harmless, birds can create serious health risks, property damage, and liability issues if left unmanaged. Here are some of the reasons why our professional bird control is the right choice:

• Protects Health and Safety: Bird droppings are more than just unsightly—they can harbor over 60 diseases, including histoplasmosis, salmonella, and E. coli. Dried droppings turn to dust, which can be inhaled and affect indoor air quality. In addition, birds often carry mites, ticks, and fleas, which can spread into homes or businesses. Our professionals use safe, proven methods to reduce these health risks and ensure compliance with health codes.
• Prevents Costly Property Damage: Bird droppings are highly acidic and can corrode roofing, paint, siding, metal, and stone. Nesting materials clog gutters, damage HVAC systems, and create fire hazards when packed around electrical equipment. Our professional bird control helps you avoid expensive repairs and extends the lifespan of your property.
• Reduces Liability and Business Risks: For businesses, bird droppings create slip-and-fall hazards on sidewalks, parking lots, and entryways. They also deter customers and damage your company’s reputation. Our professional control protects your image, reduces liability risks, and ensures a clean, safe environment for staff and visitors.
• Humane and Effective Solutions: Attempting DIY bird control with repellents, spikes, or nets often fails because each bird species behaves differently. Our professionals identify the species, understand their habits, and use the right combination of deterrents—such as exclusion netting, shock tracks, optical gels, or sound devices—ensuring long-term success without harming the birds.
• Compliance With Laws and Regulations: Many bird species are protected by federal and state laws, making it illegal to harm them or disturb active nests. Our professional bird control technicians are trained to implement solutions that are both legal and humane, protecting you from fines or legal issues.
• Long-Term Cost Savings: DIY bird deterrents often provide only temporary relief, leading to recurring infestations and escalating costs. Our professionals offer tailored, permanent strategies that protect your property for the long run, saving you time, stress, and money.

Hiring our professional bird control protects your health, safeguards your property, reduces liability, and provides long-term, humane solutions that DIY methods simply can’t match.

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Pest Birds

Several types of birds are commonly considered pests due to their behavior, which can be detrimental to agriculture, property, or public health. These birds often cause damage or nuisances, and their classification as pests can vary depending on regional and local contexts. Here are some bird species commonly considered pests:

• Geese: In urban and suburban areas, geese, especially Canada geese ,can become pests due to their large numbers and their grazing on lawns and golf courses, leading to turf damage and fecal contamination.
• Pigeons (Rock Doves): Pigeons are notorious for roosting on buildings, bridges, and other structures, causing property damage due to their droppings, which can be corrosive and unsightly. They also compete with native birds for resources and can transmit diseases.
• Sparrows: Sparrows, including the Eurasian tree sparrow and others, can damage crops, particularly grains and vegetables.

While these birds are often considered pests, they are also valuable members of ecosystems and can provide various ecological benefits. Managing pest bird populations typically involves humane and legal methods, such as habitat modification, deterrents, and, in some cases, controlled culling, which should be carried out in accordance with local regulations and conservation guidelines to minimize harm to both the environment and the birds themselves.

What Do Birds Look Like?

Birds are a highly diverse group of animals, so their appearance can vary widely depending on the species. However, they share a set of common physical traits that make them recognizable:

• Feathers: All birds are covered in feathers, which can be plain or brightly colored depending on the species. Feathers help with flight, insulation, and display.
• Beak (or bill): Instead of teeth, birds have beaks that vary in shape depending on their diet—sharp and hooked for raptors, long and slender for nectar-feeders, short and stout for seed-eaters.
• Wings: Birds typically have two wings, though not all are strong fliers. Some, like ostriches and penguins, use wings for other purposes such as balance or swimming.
• Body Shape: Most birds have streamlined bodies designed for flight, with lightweight skeletons.
• Eyes: Birds generally have large, sharp eyes suited to their environment, giving them excellent vision.
• Legs and Feet: Their legs and feet are adapted to their lifestyle—talons for hunting, webbed feet for swimming, or perching feet for grasping branches.
• Size Range: Birds range from tiny hummingbirds (about 2 inches long) to the massive ostrich (over 9 feet tall).

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Where Are Birds Found?

You are most likely to find birds almost everywhere in the world, since they are one of the most widespread and adaptable groups of animals. However, the exact places you’ll encounter them depend on the species and their habits:

Common Habitats Where Birds Are Found

• Urban and Suburban Areas: Pigeons, sparrows, starlings, crows, seagulls, and robins thrive in cities, towns, and backyards. They take advantage of buildings, trees, and human food sources.
• Forests and Woodlands: Songbirds, woodpeckers, owls, hawks, and many migratory species prefer areas with trees for shelter, food, and nesting.
• Wetlands, Lakes, and Rivers: Ducks, geese, swans, herons, egrets, and kingfishers are often found near fresh water. Wetlands provide abundant food and nesting grounds.
• Coastal Areas and Oceans: Seagulls, pelicans, puffins, albatrosses, and terns thrive near or over the ocean, feeding on fish and marine life.
• Grasslands and Fields: Birds like meadowlarks, sparrows, pheasants, hawks, and kestrels can be spotted in open fields and prairies.
• Mountains: Eagles, condors, snow finches, and mountain bluebirds adapt to high elevations.
• Deserts: Roadrunners, owls, and sparrows survive in dry climates, often near cacti or sparse vegetation.
• Tundra and Polar Regions: Puffins, snowy owls, arctic terns, and penguins (in the Southern Hemisphere) live in harsh, cold environments.

Where You’re Most Likely to Spot Birds in Daily Life

• In your backyard or garden, especially if you provide food, water, or birdhouses.
• Around parks, golf courses, and green spaces, where trees and grass attract insects and seeds.
• Near water sources (ponds, rivers, lakes, or coasts), which are magnets for many bird species.
• In fields or open skies, where you might see birds of prey hunting.

Birds are everywhere, but they’re most visible at dawn and dusk when they’re actively feeding and singing.