For poultry farms and egg producers (layers), the biggest bird-related concern is the threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) transmission. Large, wild birds are key transmitters of HPAI: when they congregate on poultry farms, their disease-carrying waste accumulates and can contaminate feed and water and sicken domestic flocks.
According to a recent study from the University of Surrey, the current bird flu “outbreak in the United States has resulted in approximately 40 million animal losses and economic costs from $2.5 to $3 billion.”
Nuisance birds such as Canada geese, snow geese, swans, and multiple wild duck species are attracted to these properties due to factors including:
- Food: large, open grass areas with plentiful food sources are generally present
- Water: large, open sources of water are generally available
Nuisance Bird Threats to Poultry & Egg Producers
The main issues attributable to these nuisance birds on poultry farms and egg production properties include:
- Biosecurity risks: if domestic flocks become infected, they must be culled
- Revenue loss: culled flocks and decreased egg production results in direct revenue loss
Solutions
Bird Lasers
Automated lasers with customized programming based upon specific bird species and property characteristics to harmlessly deter birds.
Netting & Bird Exclusion
Netting, Flock Off and other bird exclusion solutions prevents bird access to soffits, rooftops, overhangs, entrances, loading docks and other bird-prone areas.
Population Control
Strengthen biosecurity and reduce human health and safety risks by reducing the population of waterfowl, migratory, and resident bird species on your property.
