Bird Barriers for "Big Box" and Warehouse Stores

By Alex A. Kecskes

It's no secret that many "big box" retailers and warehouses have a pest bird problem.  Lacking effective pest bird barriers, commercial businesses like these spend millions of dollars every year to deal with pest bird infestations. The problem is compounded as bird populations continue to grow in both the inner city and suburbs. Once pest birds invade a store or warehouse, they tend to eat right through packaged foods, causing  considerable spoilage. Unlike many retail establishments, most big box stores and warehouses have large open bays that invite birds to fly in. And once they make themselves at home, they rarely leave on their own.

Unless they're kept out, pest birds can create considerable damage due to the droppings they deposit on just about everything. The acidic chemicals in droppings can quickly deteriorate virtually any surface. Bird nests and droppings can also clog gutters and down pipes. Fecal matter drawn into ducts, grilles and vents can damage  expensive AC systems. Bird droppings on ledges, sills and signage can ruin the image of a business. Droppings deposited on pavements, entrances and fire escapes can create dangerous slip and fall hazards and a major legal liability. Obviously, bird barriers are a must for big box and other warehouse type stores.

Pest birds also pose a significant health hazard, carrying and transmitting any of 60 known diseases—including Salmonellosis  and Ornithosis, which is similar to viral pneumonia. To make matters worse, bird droppings and their nesting materials contain insects and mites, which can damage property, stored foods and fabrics.

Bird Barriers for Commercial Businesses

By Alex A. Kecskes

Commercial businesses have become increasingly vulnerable to pest bird infestations.  Without effective bird barriers, commercial businesses suffer millions of dollars annually due to bird damage in and around their property. Once pest birds nest and settle into a commercial business structure, they are  hard to get rid of, so the goal is to prevent them from making your business their home.

One way pest birds do a lot of damage is their bird droppings. These are so highly acidic that they have been known to eat into metal and plastic signage and crumble expensive stonework and facades. Bird nests and droppings can also clog rooftop gutters and drainage  pipes, causing extensive roof damage over time. And most commercial building managers know how damaging  bird droppings can be when left to gather on AC systems.

Aside from the physical damage, bird droppings splattered on windows, banners and signage can ruin the image of a business. Worse yet, droppings left to gather on walkways, entrances and fire escapes could create dangerous slip-and-fall hazards, which can lead to expensive litigation. Obviously, bird barriers are a must for any commercial business enterprise.

Pest birds also pose a significant health hazard, carrying and transmitting any of 60 known diseases—including Salmonellosis  and Ornithosis, which is similar to viral pneumonia. Worse yet, bird droppings and their nesting materials contain insects and mites, which can further damage property and ruin stored foods and other packaged goods.