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How to prevent birds from perching

Pigeon pest problem in eaves and roof tiles

Without any doubt, birds are beautiful creatures. However, when they start perching in places where they shouldn’t, they turn from beautiful creatures into annoying pests. The good news is that it’s fairly easy and simple to prevent perching in specific areas, but you will need to be careful, patient and you will also need to put in some effort to eradicate the problem.

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In order to protect your property there are a number of items that you can get on the market such as plastic owls, window ledge spikes, netting or wire screens. The first step is to find out why birds are perching in the first place. In most cases, they perch and form nests in areas where they can get water, food, and protection. Once you determine why the birds are perching, you can start the process of deterring the birds from settling there.

Choose your deterrent carefully. If the area is rich in food for birds, then they can infest the area so the best thing to do is try and cut off their food supply. If they feel protected and safe, you can try scaring them with fake owls or stop them from landing by investing in some bird spikes. If you notice them in the storm drains or eaves, you can protect these areas with wire screens.

The next step is to get the deterrent ready. Purchase pre-made spike strips and position them on your roof and window ledges.  In addition, buy some wire screen and cut it into suitable pieces that can fit the storm drain or eaves.

It is crucial to find the right position for the deterrent. Put them close to the bird’s nesting and perching locations for the best results. If you are relying on window spikes, then use some glue to keep them secured in position. If you have some plants that birds use as food, then cover them with a net. Make sure that any rubbish or food is stored away and remove their access to easy pickings. You may also need to change the position of all these deterrents occasionally because the birds will start to figure out the deterrent and find alternative ways of perching and nesting on your property.

If you are having problems eradicating your bird control problem, then please give us a call. We would be happy to help.

 

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