Birds may seem harmless, but for commercial property owners, they can pose significant challenges. From damage to infrastructure and equipment to health risks associated with droppings and nesting materials, unmanaged bird activity can affect your business operations, image, and safety. At Critter Control, we specialize in effective bird control strategies to keep your property secure and your operations uninterrupted. Here’s an overview of the challenges posed by birds and the solutions available for commercial properties.
Why Bird Control is Essential for Commercial Properties
Birds such as pigeons, sparrows, and starlings are common in urban and industrial areas, often drawn to commercial properties for food, shelter, and nesting sites. While they may seem harmless, these birds can cause issues including:
- Property Damage: Bird droppings are acidic and can corrode building materials, paint, and metal fixtures. Nesting materials can clog gutters, vents, and machinery, leading to costly repairs.
- Health Risks: Birds carry diseases like histoplasmosis and salmonella, and their droppings can become a breeding ground for pathogens.
- Safety Concerns: Accumulated droppings create slippery surfaces, increasing the risk of falls. Nesting birds near HVAC systems can also disrupt airflow or cause fire hazards.
- Reputation Impact: Visible bird infestations and droppings on signage, entryways, or parking lots can leave a negative impression on clients and visitors.
Effective Bird Control Strategies
Critter Control offers a variety of humane and effective solutions to manage bird activity on commercial properties. Our strategies are designed to deter birds without harming them, ensuring compliance with wildlife regulations.
Bird Netting
Bird netting creates a physical barrier that prevents birds from accessing specific areas, such as rooftops, loading docks, or courtyards. This long-lasting solution is ideal for large-scale applications and offers unobtrusive protection for sensitive zones.
Bird Spikes and Repellents
Bird spikes are placed on ledges, signs, and other flat surfaces to prevent birds from perching. In addition to spikes, non-toxic gel repellents can be applied to surfaces to deter birds by making them uncomfortable without causing harm.
Sound and Visual Deterrents
Sound deterrents emit bird-specific distress calls or predator noises to scare birds away. Visual deterrents, such as reflective tape, predator decoys, or flashing lights, can also discourage birds from settling on your property.
Habitat Modification
Reducing access to food, water, and shelter is a critical component of bird control. This includes:
- Ensuring trash bins are covered.
- Cleaning up food debris around outdoor eating areas.
- Sealing gaps in roofs and walls to eliminate nesting sites.
Professional Bird Relocation
If birds have already established nests on your property, our experts can safely and legally remove and relocate them, ensuring the birds are unharmed and your property is protected.
How Critter Control Can Help
At Critter Control, we understand the challenges birds can pose to commercial properties. Our team of trained professionals provides customized bird control solutions based on your property’s unique needs. We use environmentally responsible techniques to ensure effective and humane results.
Prevent Problems Before They Start
Proactive bird control is the best way to prevent long-term issues. Regular inspections and early interventions can stop minor bird activity from turning into major infestations. With Critter Control’s expertise, you can focus on running your business while we handle the birds.
Contact Critter Control today to schedule a consultation and protect your commercial property from the challenges of bird activity. Together, we’ll create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for your business.