Professional Bird Control Services
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Property Damage from Birds
Birds will nest or roost just about anywhere that can provide shelter, including vents, chimneys, soffits, ledges and trusses. Multi-unit, industrial and commercial buildings are especially attractive to birds because of the large open spaces, accessibility and distance from humans.
Some major property-related damage birds can cause includes:
- Bird droppings are acidic and can cause permanent damage to building materials and property. Mould and rot can also be caused by excessive droppings.
- Their nests can pose a fire hazard in vents and chimneys as well as near electrical components.
- Birds may also consume or contaminate agricultural and food products stored in or around buildings.
Health Risks from Birds
Microorganisms often flourish where birds nest and roost, which can lead to hazardous conditions for residents and employees.
Some health risks posed by birds include:
- Bird droppings can cause mould build-up and attract various parasites that can lead to respiratory problems in humans.
- Birds and their nests are hosts to numerous parasites such as fleas, bed bugs, mites and lice. These parasites can migrate to pets and people and cause skin irritation.
- Birds can also cause specific human diseases such as:
- West Nile Virus – mosquitoes that bite an infected bird will then infect humans when bitten
- Histoplasmosis – if spores from bird droppings are inhaled, this incurable disease, characterized by flu-like symptoms, can cause severe illness in the young, old and people with impaired immune systems
- Mother birds and large flocks (particularly geese), can become quite aggressive and will chase or peck people who get too close
Professional Bird Control Services
Every job is different, but our best practices remain constant:
- Our professional wildlife technicians will inspect your property and determine the species, feeding areas, roosting areas and presence of babies.
- We will develop a customized bird control plan, which may include:
- Netting & screening
- Bird spikes
- Wire and/or coils
- Specially-trained dogs or birds of prey
- Other round-up or deterrent tactics depending on the number and species of birds
- We will humanely remove the birds and if babies are present, we will install a baby box that will allow the birds to mature and relocate to alternate nesting sites.
- Our technicians will clean up and disinfect all of the contaminated areas using environmentally-friendly products.
- We will professionally install any of the devices above, blending them in with existing building materials as much as possible.
- Our company will implement an on-going monitoring and deterrence plan based on your needs and the bird species involved.
All materials used to exclude birds are of the highest quality and are guaranteed for up to five years.
Your Urban Wildlife Specialists
Humane Wildlife Control Inc. was founded in 1989 as a pioneer in the humane removal and exclusion of urban wildlife. We currently serve over 10,500 residential and 11,250 corporate clients every year in over 55 communities.
As Canada’s largest wildlife control company, Humane Wildlife Control Inc. has service centres throughout Ontario and Quebec. We provide humane removal and exclusion of birds such as pigeons, starlings, geese, gulls, crows and sparrows, as well as other wildlife.
Our proven, proactive, and humane techniques make us an industry leader. This means better results for you, your customers, your residents, your employees, and the animals themselves. We understand that image and safety are important to you and that your wildlife control problems are dealt with quickly, professionally and cost-effectively.
While some wildlife control companies operate with one truck and a cell phone, our network of over 25 vehicles and 50 technicians ensures you receive the rapid response and customer service that help you keep your facilities operating without interruption.
The Humane Approach is Better
All of these techniques are proven, based on years of research in the field. Our wildlife technicians are specially trained to remove birds and their nests as well as prevent undue stress or injury to them.
