Get Rid of Pigeons with Bird Barriers

by Fran Prisco

Pigeons can be found in just about every city and suburb in North America.  They were first introduced to the United States as domesticated birds that soon escaped and formed wild pigeon populations.  Ancestors of the Rock Dove, city pigeons like to roost and nest high atop buildings where there is safety from predators.  They cause thousands of dollars every year to buildings and homes across the country.  The droppings of pigeons are acidic and will accelerate the deterioration of building materials.  Pigeon droppings also can carry any of 60 plus transmitted diseases.  The best way to keep pest pigeons off of buildings is to install some sort of bird barrier.

Sanitation

It is important that all debris and droppings left behind by the pigeons is removed before installing any type of bird barrier.  Inhaling the dust from pigeon droppings has been known to cause histoplasmosis, cryptococcus and psittaicosis. If you use some simple protective methods while cleaning up pigeon droppings, you can eliminate the danger of catching any of the above-mentioned diseases.  Be sure to wear some sort of protective gear such as a facemask and rubber gloves.  Wet pigeon droppings with water so that they do not emit any dry dust, use a scraper to scrape the wet droppings into a dustpan and dispose of them in trash bags.

Bird Barriers for Airport Hangars

By Alex A. Kecskes

Pest birds can be a huge problem when they congregate and nest in airport hangars.
Without effective pest bird barriers to exclude them, hangar operators spend millions of dollars every year in maintenance and cleanup costs.

Once pest birds invade a hangar, they settle in, make themselves at home, and seldom leave on their own. These birds can create considerable damage to aircraft and exposed aircraft engines and assemblies with their nesting materials and droppings. The acidic chemicals in droppings can eat into metal, plastic and rubber surfaces, causing long-term damage that may cause engines and hydraulic systems to fail--even in flight.

Bird nests and droppings can also clog gutters and down pipes. Fecal matter sucked into grilles, ducts and vents can damage  expensive AC systems. Bird droppings left to gather on hangar floors, entrances and ladders could create dangerous slip-and-fall hazards and result in a costly legal liability. The right kind of bird barriers can reduce or prevent these problems.
Pest bird droppings and nesting materials also pose a considerable health hazard, carrying and transmitting any of 60 known diseases--including Salmonellosis  and Ornithosis, which is similar to viral pneumonia. In addition, bird droppings and nesting materials contain insects and mites, which can also damage aircraft and delicate assemblies.

Fortunately, there are effective and humane bird barrier products one can install to keep pest birds out of aircraft hangars.

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.

Using Bird Barriers to Control Pest Birds

by Fran Prisco

Each year building owners and homeowners spend countless hours and money cleaning up after and repairing the damage caused by pest birds. Not only are these problems unsightly; pest birds and their feces can spread 60 plus transmittable diseases. Safety, sanitation and health hazards caused by bird droppings can pose serious liability risks, and left untreated, can lead to accidents and lawsuits. Bird feces, bird nests and debris can also create a bad public image with tenants and patrons. Individuals, companies and government agencies are tired of cleaning up bird feces or repairing the damage that is caused by pest birds and their droppings. To solve the problems with pest birds, you must use some sort of bird barrier.
Bird Barriers are safe and humane products that deter pest birds from landing, roosting and nesting where they are not welcome.  They come in several different types; physical bird barrier deterrents, visual bird barriers and sound devices to keep pest birds away.  Choosing the correct bird barrier depends on the type of pest bird you are having a problem with and what they are doing.

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.

Using Bird Barriers to Control Pest Birds

by Fran Prisco

Installing Bird Netting Bird Barrier

Each year building owners and homeowners spend countless hours and money cleaning up after and repairing the damage caused by pest birds. Not only are these problems unsightly; pest birds and their feces can spread 60 plus transmittable diseases. Safety, sanitation and health hazards caused by bird droppings can pose serious liability risks, and left untreated, can lead to accidents and lawsuits. Bird feces, bird nests and debris can also create a bad public image with tenants and patrons. Individuals, companies and government agencies are tired of cleaning up bird feces or repairing the damage that is caused by pest birds and their droppings. To solve the problems with pest birds, you must use some sort of bird barrier.
Bird Barriers are safe and humane products that deter pest birds from landing, roosting and nesting where they are not welcome.  They come in several different types; physical bird barrier deterrents, visual bird barriers and sound devices to keep pest birds away.  Choosing the correct bird barrier depends on the type of pest bird you are having a problem with and what they are doing.