Expert Bird control and Removal
People tend to take wildly different views on bird populations. While some people can’t stand them, others will go out of their way to make them feel at home, through birdbaths or bird feeders installed on their property. As such, it’s natural to wonder – are birds helpful, or are they best kept at a safe distance?
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Common bird issues
Well, the answer itself isn’t as clear-cut as we might hope. Some birds are mostly harmless and may provide an apt entertainment, while others can be quite damaging to your crops.
Even if you are lucky enough to only attract harmless birds that only want to feed, dip their wings, and move on, you may still incur other common bird problems. For instance, the presence of a bird feeder or birdbath on your property is quite likely to attract other invasive species, since these are, after all, easy sources of food and water. The presence of small birds may also attract larger predators, such as snakes, who may be interested in eating them.
Last but not least, living in close proximity to birds may also expose you to bird feces, feathers, and so on, which may spread serious diseases, such as feather disease, Pacheco’s Disease, Avian Bornavirus, and several others.
So maybe, keeping pet birds isn’t such a great idea for everyone.
How to get rid of nuisance birds
Since birds can rapidly become a nuisance to your otherwise peaceful home, there are a number of things you can do to remove them, both on your own, and with the help of a professional.
On your own, you may try using a fake predator (such as an owl or a hawk) to deter birds from settling on your property. This essential scarecrow, however, only enjoys limited efficiency, since birds are fairly clever creatures, and will catch on sooner rather than later.
So your best bet would be to call a wildlife removal professional. At Fur & Feathers Wildlife Control, we serve the entire Eastern Pennsylvania area, both for residential and commercial properties, so don’t hesitate to give us a call at +1 866-442-9360.
Inspection
We’ll begin the bird removal process by carrying out a general inspection of the premises. We want to first establish just what kind of bird is bothering you, in order to best figure out the safest method of removal.
Some birds may be trickier to remove than others, so we want to make sure we do the best job we can.
We also need to establish what kind of problem we are looking at here. For some properties, the main problem might be birds nesting on the roof, or in the soffit (which may, in time, lead to serious damage). In those cases, we may want to look at the exclusion or deterring methods.
In other cases, however, the birds may actually have set up a home inside of your own, having somehow gained access to the attic, shed, or other convenient areas. In that case, we will need to take active steps to remove the birds, rather than just deter them.
Removing the birds
Common bird deterrents used include:
- Bird spikes – while many mistakenly think bird spikes are inhumane, they’re actually a great and safe way to deter birds from nesting on your property. The birds see the spikes for what they are (danger), and avoid sitting on them, and thus, on your property;
- Bird deterring gels – these sticky, slippery gels make it difficult for a bird to get some stability on your roof or soffit, and so, they make your property undesirable for birds;
- Bird netting – if your bird problem is mostly in your garden and crop area, then bird netting may be an excellent solution;
Of course, there are many other bird repellents and deterrents, including physical ones, as well as building your own birdhouse, or installing a bird wire (to attract the bird elsewhere). The final choice will depend on your own personal preferences, as well as on the particularities of your situation.
Don’t worry, at Fur & Feathers Wildlife Control, we try to stay away from actively dangerous or inhumane wildlife removal methods. Since most of these nuisance animals are just looking for a safe place to nest, and for food and water, that’s not a good reason to try to kill them. So rather, we will focus on keeping birds away from your property humanely, and without any cruelty.
Clean-up and Restoration
Once the birds have been deterred and/or removed, we will dedicate some time to cleaning and repairing the affected area. It is vital that we sanitize the area the birds inhabited, so as to remove the risk of virus exposure. We will also make sure to repair any possible entry points, to prevent future bird infestations from occurring.
How to keep birds from soffit?
Most homeowners are well-aware of the threat of a wild animals like a raccoon or a skunk getting into their homes. And yet, many remain oblivious to the very real threat that wild birds pose when it comes to the health of them and their children.
At Fur & Feathers Wildlife Control, we handle the effective and humane removal of birds from the soffit, as well as any other area of your home.
How do birds get in your soffit?
Well, one main attraction of the soffit is that it’s easily accessible from the air. Unlike other areas of your property, like the attic, or the shed, for instance, birds don’t need to pass through any complicated entry points, and can pretty much come and go unhindered.
Another “advantage” of the soffit is that it’s rarely bothered by the property owner. Most homeowners don’t check on their soffit and roof as often as they should, and when it comes to wildlife infestations, that really shows. Since they know you won’t bother them up there, birds love hanging out in your soffit.
What are the risks?
While birds may seem like “better” nuisance wildlife to have around than, say, a skunk, they actually carry a host of risks on their feathers. See, having birds on your property exposes you to a range of diseases inherent in the bacteria typically spread by birds. A bird infestation can result in water contamination, which can lead to serious, potentially fatal illnesses.
Having birds on your property can also mean you’re more likely to attract other, larger predators, like snakes or coyotes (any animal likely to feed on birds).
Best way to remove birds
There are quite a few steps you can take on your own to deter nuisance birds from nesting on your property.
Bird Spikes
A popular, yet often misunderstood deterrence technique involves the use of bird spikes. While many condemn these as “inhumane”, spikes are actually a harmless and often efficient way of keeping birds at bay. How do they work? Easy. The birds are more clever than we give them credit for, so upon seeing the spikes, they instinctively know not to sit there and thus leave your property alone.
Fake Predators
A common technique is to employ a fake bird predator, like a cartoon owl or eagle. Of course, the downside here is, the birds will eventually figure out what you’re doing, rendering the “predator” inefficient.
Bird Gels
Yet another deterrence practice is the use of bird gels in areas where the birds are prone to nest. The gels create a slippery surface, unpleasant for the birds to land on, which then ensures they stay away.
Professional Bird Removal
The best and most effective way to remove nuisance birds, however, is to employ a professional wildlife removal service. At Fur & Feathers Wildlife Control, we offer full bird removal services that are humane, cruelty-free, and best of all, 100% effective. As such, we make sure to get the birds off your property, without harming the animals.
Not only that, we also offer restoration and clean-up services. Since nuisance birds may expose you to various bacteria and illnesses, it’s paramount that we handle the clean-up swiftly and thoroughly. Only after an in-depth clean-up will you be able to sit back and enjoy your bird-free home, so don’t neglect that essential step of the process.
If you live in the Eastern Pennsylvania area and are struggling with the nuisance bird population, we encourage you to reach out today. That way, we can inspect the property, and provide you with a hands-on, cruelty-free bird removal plan.