When our feathered friends become a problem, you need to call in professional bird control services.
Birds can be beautiful and fascinating creatures, but when they start to cause problems for your business, then suddenly they’re not so cute anymore.
Birds can cause damage to buildings and structures, as well as spread diseases that can be harmful to humans and pets.
In this post, we’ll explore the risks birds can bring to your business, the different methods we use for bird control and the benefits of using professional bird control services.
But they’re only birds!
Yes, they’re only birds, but when they make a home on your property, they become a pest.
Bird infestation is no joke. These guys are small and chirpy, but they will destroy everything, from electrical wiring to drains and gutters. Here are just a few ways birds can damage your property.
Structural damage: Birds can peck at the paint and the exterior of buildings, causing damage and resulting in costly repairs.
Health hazards: Birds can carry a variety of diseases that can be harmful to humans and pets. Their droppings can contain bacteria and parasites that can cause respiratory problems and other health issues.
Fire hazards: Birds can build nests in chimneys, vents, and other areas, which can block airflow and create fire hazards. Blocking airflow can also lead to dangerous conditions, such as carbon monoxide buildup.
Property damage: Birds can damage crops and gardens, causing significant losses for farmers and homeowners. Their droppings can also cause damage to vehicles’ paint due to their high acidic content.
Maintenance costs: Cleaning up bird droppings and nests can be time-consuming and expensive. The buildup of bird droppings can also cause damage to not only cars but rooftops and walls, making it more difficult and costly to clean.
To help prevent these damages, it is important to take a proactive approach to bird control, and that’s where we can help.
Bird control methods
Of course, we don’t want to kill our little feathered friends, so all our bird control services are humane and non-lethal.
Bird netting
One of the most common methods of bird control is also the simplest – bird netting. This is a physical barrier that is placed over an area to prevent birds from entering.
Bird netting is often used to protect buildings, statues, and other structures from bird droppings, as well as to prevent birds from roosting and nesting in unwanted areas.
For our netting, we use high-quality, heavy-duty polyethene alongside fittings and fixtures made with stainless steel for longevity. All bird netting can be customized to fit the specific size and shape of your property.
Bird spikes
This one sounds painful, but bird spikes are metal spikes that are placed on ledges and other surfaces where birds tend to settle. The spikes make it difficult for birds to land and they eventually move on to other areas.
Not only are bird spikes a humane and effective way to keep birds away from your property, they are also low-maintenance and long-lasting.
Hot foot gel
Again, this one sounds more painful than it actually is, so don’t worry! Hot foot gel is a sticky substance that is applied to surfaces where birds tend to roost and nest.
The gel makes it uncomfortable for birds to land and they will eventually move on to other areas. Hot foot gel acts as a temporary deterrent for interior or enclosed areas that are not affected by the weather.
Call us for professional bird control services
By utilising bird control services, you can keep birds away from your property and prevent the damage and health risks they can cause.
Our bird-proofing services have helped dozens of businesses around New Zealand keep our avian friends off their property and in nearby trees where they belong.
We’re very proud not to harm any of these little creatures, and we will only ever use humane and non-lethal methods.
If birds are starting to be a problem for your business, then you need to nip it in the bud now before it becomes a scene from a Hitchcock movie!
Contact us today and let’s discuss a bespoke bird-proofing solution for you and your unique needs, whether it’s one nest or one hundred.
