Tag Archive: bird pest control (49)

“Nuisance” Wild Birds: Why Are They Protected?

October 8, 2020
If you have spent any time on a golf course, gone picnicking at a local park or beach, or walked along the shoreline, you may not be surprised to learn that nuisance bird problems are cropping up with increasing intensity across the country. From aggressive geese attacking people and cars,... Read More
Birds are Protected

How Drought Affects Birds and Bird Management

September 9, 2020
With the Chicago area experiencing what the weather folks call “abnormally dry” conditions, many people’s thoughts turn first to the state of their lawns. But wildlife of all kinds is affected when drought occurs and extended dry spells can significantly shift the delicate balance of the ecosystem. For birds, drought... Read More

How Drought Stricken Fields Affect Bird Control

September 9, 2020
With the Chicago area experiencing what the weather folks call “abnormally dry” conditions, many people’s thoughts turn first to the state of their lawns. But wildlife of all kinds is affected when drought occurs and extended dry spells can significantly shift the delicate balance of the ecosystem. For birds, drought... Read More
How Drought Affects Birds and Bird Management

Managing Birds is a Community Affair

August 10, 2020
Managing nuisance birds is a difficult undertaking. The power of flight leaves birds far more mobile than many other types of nuisance wildlife and undeterred by property boundaries. Bird conflicts are further complicated by federal laws protecting all native birds (including geese and gulls) and a wide array of other... Read More

Managing Pest Birds as a Community

August 10, 2020
Managing nuisance birds is a difficult undertaking. The power of flight leaves birds far more mobile than many other types of nuisance wildlife and undeterred by property boundaries. Bird conflicts are further complicated by federal laws protecting all native birds (including geese and gulls) and a wide array of other... Read More
Community Affair

Reopening Preparation: Bird Control & Vigilance

May 20, 2020
Coronavirus isn't the only health and safety issue that calls for extra vigilance as businesses return to the workplace operations. The coronavirus shutdown's overlap with key bird migratory and nesting schedules means millions of birds were heading back to North America just as North America was abandoning its shops, restaurants,... Read More
Reopening Preparation: Bird Control & Vigilance

Bird Control & Vigilance in Preparation for Re-Openings

May 20, 2020
As businesses begin to plan for a gradual return to workplace operations, the coronavirus isn't the only health and safety issue that calls for extra vigilance. Whether you're planning for the reopening of office, retail, school or even manufacturing facilities, you will want to ensure that you are not overlooking... Read More

Bird Deterrent Strategies for Food Supply Safety

May 12, 2020
At a time when the food industry is struggling to manage the devastating effects of the coronavirus, the recent outbreak of avian flu in South Carolina was a stark reminder that the threats to our food supply come in many forms. Confirmation of the highly pathogenic H7N3 avian influenza (HPAI)... Read More

Bird-Related Indoor Air Quality Issues: A Threat to Human Health

April 23, 2020
Knowledge, as we've learned only too well in recent weeks, is one of the best defenses when it comes to preventing the spread of disease. Unfortunately, some of the most serious health hazards associated with birds are among the least familiar. Many people do not understand the risks associated with... Read More

Custom Structural Bird Deterrents: Put an End to Bird Conflicts

April 14, 2020
Birds can be a beautiful and beneficial addition to our properties, but in large numbers or during nesting season, they can create a significant risk to human health and safety. Wild Goose Chase has a variety of tools that eliminate bird conflicts and help create a safe and healthy environment.... Read More
Custom Structural Bird Deterrents: Put an End to Bird Conflicts