Bird Control, Geese Removal & Pigeon Deterrent News

Don’t Let Birds Damage Your Fruit Crop This Summer

May 16, 2023
Nothing beats the taste of fresh, perfectly ripe fruit in the summer – and many birds agree. As fruit ripens, it becomes more vulnerable to bird damage. That damage comes in a variety of forms: birds peck at and eat fruit whole and knock unripe fruit off bushes and trees.... Read More

Look Out for Increased Geese Activity This Molt Season

May 9, 2023
The late spring and early summer months can be active ones for Canada geese. Pairs of monogamous geese typically nest in April and May. Once their goslings hatch, the family tends to stay in location until the end of the summer. However, if the nesting site lacks the resources that... Read More
Canadian geese family

Prevent Hungry Birds From Eating Your Sweet Corn Crop

April 25, 2023
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

Project Recap: Spring Window Collision Prevention

April 18, 2023
Spring is here, and songbird migration has begun. Along with the wonderful bird watching opportunities, however, comes a grimmer side: window collisions. Window collisions account for nearly one billion songbird deaths every year in the U.S., and skyscrapers account for only a tiny fraction of that. Over half of all... Read More
Window treated with Friendly Feather

Prevent Bird Predation on Fisheries with Lasers

April 11, 2023
A major source of loss for fisheries in the Midwest is from birds. While exact numbers are hard to pin down, some piscivorous birds can eat a pound of fish per day, and often wound countless others as they search for their meal. The birds that pose the greatest threat... Read More
Great Egret hunting fish

Prevent Birds from Nesting in Interior Courtyards

April 4, 2023
A goose nesting in the landscaping of interior courtyards In busy, urban environments courtyards are little slices of sanctuary. Amid the noise and speed of concrete jungles, enclosed courtyards are havens of nature for city-dwellers -- and birds agree. With nesting season upon us, you may notice an uptick in ducks... Read More
Goose nesting in an interior courtyard

Prevent Geese and Gulls from Nesting on Your Rooftop

March 21, 2023
Goose and gull nesting season is upon us, which means flat, elevated surfaces are currently prime real estate for birds looking to lay, incubate and hatch their eggs. Both bird species display a preference for nesting on rooftops, where they have a clear vantage point and can more easily avoid... Read More
Goose standing on a roof

Preventing Bird Damage to Crops

March 14, 2023
There is a rich history of agriculture in the midwestern states. With low lands and rolling hills, there is perfect land for growing a variety of crops. In addition to the diverse crop lands, there is also a diverse ecosystem that lives amongst the people and thrives on food that... Read More
AVIX Mark II Laser

Bird Damage and Attacks: Why Good Birds Go Bad

March 7, 2023
Birds contribute many benefits to the human experience, both economically and socially. They improve our mental health, provide insect control and pollination and are the source of a multi-billion industry built around bird watching and feeding. It’s not all birdsong and beauty however. Birds do a striking amount of damage... Read More
Goose nesting in HVAC