Bird Control, Geese Removal & Pigeon Deterrent News

How To Prevent Hungry Birds from Impacting Fisheries

April 19, 2022
If it can be grown, people grow it: crops, orchards, livestock, and even fish. And the things that people grow do not go unnoticed by hungry birds. Whether for sport or for food, fisheries and aquaculture are no exception. In fact, fish-eating birds like herons and cormorants can devastate fish... Read More

The New Neighbors are Not Happy to Meet You

March 8, 2022
It’s nesting season for Canada geese and property owners across the Midwest will soon have new neighbors in unexpected places. It can be difficult to understand a goose family’s choice of location for building their nest; they frequently choose spots near busy retail and commercial entrances, seemingly undeterred by the... Read More

Recognizing a Bird Problem on Your Property

February 22, 2022
More than 500 species of birds spend at least part of their time in the Midwest, in every variety of habitat, and on every kind of property. Birds provide many benefits beyond the pleasure we derive from watching them and listening to their songs. But not all bird encounters are... Read More

Problems for Property Owners During Season of Love for Canada Geese

February 8, 2022
Humans are not the only species to celebrate a season of love. By mid-February, Canada geese can be found breaking off from large migrating groups into pairs to claim a nesting territory. A monogamous species, Canada geese typically choose one partner and bond for life, nesting with the same mate... Read More

New Bird Conflicts To Expect In The New Year

January 11, 2022
It wasn’t just a changed world for people in 2020 and 2021; bird species were also forced to adapt to the pandemic-driven interruptions. Bird management strategies have had to keep up. From still empty buildings to the shift in human traffic patterns, lingering pandemic effects will continue to impact birds... Read More

2021 HPAI Risk Alert: Understanding Flu Season & The Avian Flu

December 7, 2021
Not everything that comes with the holiday season in the Midwest is a matter of good cheer, unfortunately. It’s flu season as well. Understanding The Flu Influenza is a rapidly evolving multi-strain virus first described by Hippocrates in 400 BCE. There are two main types: A and B. While the... Read More

What Birds Eat: Foods That Invite Nuisance & Beneficial Birds

November 30, 2021
Bird feeding is a billion-dollar industry, encompassing both the business of attracting birds, and the business of managing unwanted birds who show up wherever there’s a meal. Birds eat a lot: both in volume and variety.  So what exactly do birds eat, and how does that impact the birds you... Read More