What Is Bird Proofing?
Bird proofing is the term used to describe any number of strategies, techniques and methods that are employed to discourage birds from roosting on or near buildings and other man-made structures. This can include anything from a simple, sweeping clean to more intensive and sophisticated control measures. These deterrents are used to prevent damage to building surfaces, reduce maintenance costs, safeguard health and safety, and protect occupants from hazards such as slippery pigeon droppings and bird nests that can harbor bacteria and rodents.
Whether a commercial facility or private residence, the presence of pest birds can be a major nuisance. Droppings can discolor paint, clog gutters and drainage systems, damage roofs, corrode I-beams, ruin cloth awnings and cause electrical malfunctions. Cleaning up the mess created by pigeons, geese, seagulls and other birds can be time consuming and expensive. It is often more cost effective to install deterrents that prevent these birds from roosting on the building in the first place.
There are long-term and short-term solutions to the problem of pest birds. Exclusion products such as bird netting and spikes are permanent, low visibility and extremely affordable and can be installed on rooftops, ledges or other areas where birds may be causing problems. Other perch deprivation products such as owl houses, scarecrows and other artificial critters can also be effective at frightening birds away from specific locations.
Sound devices are another option and are effective on many different types of birds. They include noises that mimic distress calls, and ultrasonic sounds that are silent to the human ear but send out a signal to the birds that they are in trouble. These sound deterrents are safe, easy to use and can be effective for a wide variety of species.
While these methods are generally considered effective, they are not without drawbacks. Birds are a natural part of the ecological environment and it is important to minimize the harm caused by bird control solutions while maintaining environmental integrity. There are also concerns that the aggressive and sometimes brutal tactics of some bird control services may frighten other species of wildlife and even impact the human community.
VIP Special Services offers a number of environmentally and socially responsible solutions to the problem of pest birds including netting, spikes and specialized repellents. These are typically deployed at strategic points on a property such as ledges, roof edges and window sills to prevent pigeons and other birds from landing or roosting. These products can also be deployed at more expansive and open areas such as loading docks and courtyards. They are a great option for facilities that want to keep the visual appeal of their structure intact while protecting the occupants and property from the damaging effects of birds. Our team of experienced professionals can assess your site and determine the best solution to your bird control problem. We will work to implement the proper deterrents in a professional and humane manner. Contact us to find out more about our Bird Proofing solutions and to discuss a quote.
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