Bird Control, Geese Removal & Pigeon Deterrent News

Video: What You Need to Know About Fall Migration

October 29, 2024
Each year from July through December, approximately 4 billion birds migrate through the United States during fall migration. In October and November, larger wild birds, including Canada geese, travel to their southern wintering grounds – and can impact buildings, facilities and grounds while en route. To help commercial and industrial... Read More
Migrating geese

Annual Gull Control Service Schedule

September 17, 2024
When gulls nest on your property, it can be challenging to pinpoint the appropriate deterrence strategy. Gull behavior changes throughout the year – which means a solution that deters gulls in March may not necessarily be successful in June. For long-term nuisance gull deterrence, you must implement solutions that target... Read More
Flying gull

How to Protect Commercial & Industrial Rooftops from Geese

August 20, 2024
Millions of Canada geese are currently migrating south to warmer climates, and will continue to do so through late November. During fall migration, geese tend to form foraging flocks, which can be hundreds strong. These flocks travel, eat and loaf in the same areas – including the rooftops of commercial... Read More
Two Canada geese on a rooftop

Canada Goose Management: Planning & Budgeting

July 24, 2024
Canada geese pose problems for property owners year-round. Because goose behavior changes throughout the year, it can be hard to know which management approach should be used to deter geese – and when. When it comes to nuisance geese, there is no one-size-fits-all solution; rather, it is best to tailor... Read More
Two Canada geese on a field

Bird Flu Update: H5N1 Continues to Spread Risks to Dairy Herds

July 23, 2024
In March 2024, the dairy industry was rattled by the USDA’s confirmation that cases of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (also known as bird flu or H5N1) had been detected in dairy cows in two states. As of July 15, the USDA has confirmed outbreaks of H5N1 in 158 dairy... Read More
H5N1 cases by state

Pest Bird Control for Water Treatment Facilities

June 25, 2024
High water quality is foundational to both environmental health and human well-being. While the impact of industrial pollutants and agricultural runoff on water quality are often discussed, the role of wildlife – and migratory birds, in particular – is often overlooked. This blog explores how birds affect water quality and... Read More
Flying gulls at sunset

Birds & Soft Fruit Crops: The Impact, Challenges & Solutions

June 18, 2024
Over the course of the summer, soft fruits such as wine grapes, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and cherries ripen and mature. Unfortunately, during this pivotal moment for farmers and growers, fruit crops are particularly vulnerable to bird damage. Birds, including starlings, robins, blackbirds, grackles, sparrows, crows and ravens, are naturally attracted... Read More
Bird eating soft fruit

Keep Roofs & Roof Assets Safe from Nuisance Birds

May 14, 2024
As a property or facility manager, your responsibility is to oversee the day-to-day operations of your property and monitor for potential damage or disturbances. One area that requires particularly vigilant monitoring is your property’s roof. Roofs, themselves, are not only susceptible to damage that demands costly repairs – they also... Read More
Rooftop birds

Prevent Hungry Birds From Eating Your Sweet Corn Crop

May 8, 2024
Corn. As far as the eye can see. Much of America’s growing lands are dominated by the stuff – which is used to feed our livestock,  fuel our vehicles, and fill our dinner plates. While sweet corn accounts for a small fraction of the nation’s corn crop (only 1%!), it... Read More
Red Winged Blackbird