Bird control & management
Description
Birds are an important part of our natural environment. As predators, they feed on insects, rodents, worms, fish, and countless other animals. Game birds, song birds, hawks, and other bird species contribute to outdoor recreation and the overall enjoyment of nature.
Because of these contributions, birds are afforded considerable protection by laws, regulations, and public sentiment. Public relations is an integral part of any bird management project, and Critter Control will educate our clients and the public on why a particular bird control program or method is necessary.
Infestation and Damage
The three birds that most often become pests in the United States in urban areas are pigeons, starlings, and house sparrows. If you have ever tried to get rid of pigeons, you know just how difficult pigeon control can be! Other birds, from hawks to swallows, may occasionally cause unexpected and unusual pest problems. When blackbirds and crows roost in suburban areas, they become pests. Woodpeckers may peck holes into house siding, looking for insects and to make nest cavities. Seagulls can feed at food plants, and they roost and nest on large flat roofs with crushed stone. Common situations include:
- Feeding on agricultural products
- Roosting or nesting around human habitations
- Destroying vegetation and contaminating foods
- Noise, droppings, odor, and feathers
- Diseases or ectoparasites affecting man, including histoplasmosis and cryptococcosis
- Unpleasant or hazardous working conditions
Control
Critter Control has extensive experience in controlling and removing geese, pigeons, sparrows, and other pests. We can get rid of birds and repair bird damage, and we know how to get rid of pigeons, sparrows, starlings, or other pest birds in a manner that will keep them from coming back. We use humane practices and can handle trapping and relocation of sparrows, pigeons, geese, or other bird pests.
The best bird control approaches emphasize deterrents, exclusion, or modification of buildings. Critter Control’s knowledgeable technicians have bird-proofing and bird control methods for any nuisance bird situation — especially to get rid of birds that congregate on municipal and commercial buildings. Call your local Dayton office today! 937.854.5761
Not in the Dayton area? Please contact us at 1.800.CRITTER.