Basic Principles of Bird Exclusion

Though birds often enchant us with their beautiful songs and gracefulness, they can quickly become a nuisance. To birds, your home is just another part of the terrain—a place that’s as good as any for roosting and starting a family. However, since you’re the one paying the mortgage, you may be a little reluctant to let them move in. Here’s a brief look at birds and how you can keep them out.

What threats do birds pose? When it comes to germ-covered animals, most people don’t automatically think of birds. However, contact with birds and their droppings can cause a number of diseases, including Histoplasmosis, and Giardia. In addition to creating unsanitary conditions, birds can also cause fairly severe damage to your home as they try to find a way into your attic, garage, or other spaces.

How do I keep birds out of my home? Once birds begin infesting your home, frustration could lead you to try a number of desperate home remedies that involve firearms and poison. However, safer and more humane methods include installing screen wire, caulk, and metal wool around the sensitive areas of your home. If you’re concerned about birds landing on your property, you might even consider spikes or electrified wire.

When should I get professional help? Birds are surprisingly crafty; if there’s even one area of weakness around your property, you can bet that birds will find it and exploit it. To make sure that your home is bird-proof, it’s always a good idea to hire a professional pest control service. If you already have a bird problem, a professional bird control company will safety remove the birds and take measures to ensure that they never return.

If you currently have a bird problem, or are concerned that you may in the future, contact Burns Pest Elimination. In addition to birds, we’ll get rid of bed bugs, scorpions, termites, weeds, and any other pests that are troubling your home.

Call us at (623) 201-4992 to learn more!