Bird Control, Geese Removal & Pigeon Deterrent News

“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
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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

Migrating Geese Find Rooftops a Cozy Stopping Point

September 3, 2020
Autumn skies can be a beautiful sight, with flocks of migrating geese silhouetted above a golden blaze of changing leaves. Less scenic however, is the mess these flocks can leave behind when they stop to rest along the way. Unfortunately for many property owners, rooftops present an attractive place for... Read More
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Wholesale Floral Company Finds Success with Migratory Bird Management

August 25, 2020
A Milwaukee wholesale florist struggled with seagull infestations for years before working with Migratory Bird Management. Below is a letter we recently received from the property manager. What unbelievable difference compared to the last few years! Three weeks into the ‘season’ we noticed a huge decline in the bird numbers.... Read More
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Managing a Seagull Infestation: Letter from a Property Manager

August 20, 2020
At Migratory Bird Management, we take pride in solving bird problems to greatly reduce property manager stress. Below is a letter we recently received from a relieved property manager of a popular grocery chain location in the Milwaukee area. "In the Spring of 2019, I was faced with a nightmare... Read More
Seagull Infestation

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
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How to Protect Birds from Window Collisions

August 8, 2020
Window collisions kill nearly a billion birds in the U.S. every year. Every window poses a risk and commercial buildings, with their enormous walls of glass, are a particularly dangerous obstacle for migrating birds. For property owners, these tragic bird deaths are compounded by the other problems they create. Fortunately,... Read More

Canada Geese Control During Flightless Summer Months

July 23, 2020
Managing Canada geese populations on your property requires special processes in the summer when geese are shedding and replacing their flight feathers. This molting season keeps geese earthbound until their new feathers come in. The process is part of their preparation for migration and even though the subspecies of Canada... Read More

Why DIY Pigeon Control Doesn’t Work

July 22, 2020
A well done do-it-yourself project can be a thrilling experience, even beyond the sense of saving a little money. Some “thrills” however, are best left to the professionals. Pigeon control is one of them. Pigeons can hatch up to 16 young per year and those chicks have a strong instinct... Read More
Why DIY Pigeon Control Doesn't Work

Say No to Scarecrows: Keep Birds from Destroying Crops

July 8, 2020
The scarecrow has a long and colorful resume that goes back 3,000 years and includes stints in both agricultural support and seasonal décor. Traditionally associated with garden-casual attire like floppy hats and straw hair, the modern version takes many creative forms. At a historic farm in rural Pennsylvania recently, the... Read More
Keeping Birds from Destroying Crops