Use bird control services to enjoy the benefits of living in a bird free environment

 

Birds can pose a lot of nuisance to homes and offices. They cause noise pollution, cause structural damage, and pose serious health hazards as their droppings contain harmful substances that cause skin disorders and breathing troubles. Those of you, who are having a tough time living in a home that is being invaded by birds, it is advisable to use bird control services.

Bird control services are offered by experts who know how to control birds from entering homes, factories, and offices. The providers of bird control services use a wide range of efficient and reliable bird control methods that allow their clients to get rid off birds quickly and permanently.

Companies that offer bird control services use bird control products like bird spikes, electrical fence for birds, ultralight nets, hillium filled balloons, and many such products that help deter birds from entering the areas where these devices are installed. These devices are easy to install and affordable in price. One can enjoy efficient bird control results by installing one or more of such bird control devices. 

Good bird control companies and individuals offer bird control solutions and bird control services that meet the needs and requirements of their clients to perfection. They first find out the nature of bird inhibition or the problem caused by them and then advice them which products and methods would work best to get rid off such problems.

Contrary to the common perception that bird control services cost a lot, one can enjoy cost effective bird control services nowadays. Thanks to the presence of dozens of such companies, now anyone can enjoy the pleasure of living in a bird free environment.

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Bird Control Techniques

Bird Control Techniques are available in the market to control the activities of bird pests in and around your area. The techniques a re exclusively designed to help you in not only controlling the bird pests but also in making sure that they do not come near your home or office every again. In the changing city lifestyle there has been several incidents of bird bites and high scale destruction caused to exteriors of the building structures. It is also significant to note here that bird pests are hazardous to your homes and they can also pose threat to children. Therefore, in order to control the activities completely, use of bird control techniques is the best known and practical solution.

Make sure that when you are choosing the bird control methods, you should always keep in your mind that the bird control methods should not be harmful to the pest birds, the basic purpose into drive away the birds and not get into any real time action. If you are seriously committed to bird controlling, you need to make sure that soft and light methods of bird control should be applied. Get ready to take control of pest birds in your area now!

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Airport uses radar, noise to prevent bird strikes

The next time you land safely in Seattle, you may want to thank Steve Osmek.

Wildlife biologist Steve Osmek checks a radar screen for information on birds close to the Seattle airport.

He's the wildlife biologist whose job is to make sure that birds don't get in the way of airplanes arriving and departing Seattle Tacoma International Airport.

Even though the bird strikes that recently caused US Airways Flight 1549 to lose both engines and land in New York's Hudson River has brought greater urgency to the issue, the danger presented by avian life is nothing new to Sea-Tac. The airport has had a wildlife biologist on staff since the 1970s, Osmek says, and annually spends about $250,000 on bird-removal operations.

Osmek and a crew of about 20 helpers use low-tech and high-tech methods to guard against bird strikes. First, they combat the environments that attract birds by planting foliage that prevents them from landing and by covering any nearby bodies of water with netting.

"The main thing is to make sure the birds are not used to coming here to the airport," Osmek says. "They don't get used to feeding here, nesting here and in turn coming into closer contact with the aircraft."

Birds that still stray into Sea-Tac airspace are harassed relentlessly.
Osmek uses a laser with a scope on it to shine a green light near birds. The light flashing near the birds mimics a predator stalking them, Osmek says, and usually causes them to take flight. For more persistent opponents, Osmek reaches into the deep arsenal of what he calls his "pyrotechnics."

They are explosive shells that he uses to ward off birds -- sometimes large flocks of them -- entering airspace near the airport's three runways. Osmek fires the shells with a variety of pistols or a shotgun. Some boom loudly, and others scream into the sky before blowing up into puffs of smoke.

One projectile travels up to 1,200 feet before exploding like a thunderclap. It is intended to ward off high-flying birds like hawks or eagles. Osmek says the pyrotechnics only scare the birds and do not harm them.

"We're not aiming the pyrotechnics right at them," he explains. "We are usually aiming to where we can direct them to a safer place."

Using the pyrotechnics is also economical. One shell costs about $10, Osmek says, while a bird strike on a plane can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage or much worse.

But the airport's most valuable tool, Osmek says, isn't one that scares off birds -- it's one that helps find them. In three separate locations around the airport are avian radar terminals that track the birds within six miles of the airport and up to 3,000 feet.


The radar is similar to marine radar but used for a very different application. The avian radar allows the bird crew at the 2,700-acre airport to focus on specific areas.

"[The birds] are objects I don't see with my naked eye, but you look at the radar and it raises your awareness of those areas where you should take another look," Osmek explains. "I may scan with my binoculars, but I might not necessarily know where to scan, but now I know there's a bird there."

Innovations to the radar now help airport staff determine at what altitude the birds are flying. After studying the radar long enough, Osmek can tell from flight patterns what kind of bird he is looking at. It's important when trying to prevent bird strikes to know if you are dealing with a sparrow or Canada goose.

Ed Herricks, a University of Illinois professor who placed the radar at Sea-Tac and works with Accipiter, the maker of the radar, says the next challenge for the systems will be further implementing them into airport operations without "crying wolf."

"There is a critical need to have the data moved into the decision-making process of controllers and pilots," Herricks says. But, he adds: "You want to be absolutely sure when you say something is there that something is there."

Tim Nohara, the president of Accipiter, foresees a time soon when the radar will not only help biologists on the ground but will be part of the information coming into airport control towers like weather and wind shear data. Electronic alerts could be sent to controllers or pilots if they are flying too closely to a flock of birds, Nohara says.

"With the bird radar, airports can be much more effective in the strategies they employ," Nohara says. And if bird strikes do occur, the radar "will help investigators determine what happened," he says.

O'Hare in Chicago, JFK in New York and Dallas Fort-Worth are airports slated to receive similar radar systems this year.

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Was it a bird? A Plane? Or a UFO?? Chinese passenger jet hits mysterious object at 26,000ft and lands with severely dented nose cone

• The Air China Boeing 757 was forced to make emergency landing

• It landed with a severely dented and scratched nose cone

• Pilot heard a large bang and then the plane 'struggled to perform' 

   

  A passenger jet was forced to make an emergency landing after a mysterious mid-air collision with a 'foreign object' at 26,000ft severely dented its nose cone. 
  
  The front of the Air China Boeing 757 had been pushed in and scratches and scraped paintwork  were clearly visible when it landed.  
  
  The plane was climbing over China when a large bang was heard from the front of aircraft.
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  Pictures of the Air China jet show the damage the mysterious mid-air collision caused to its nose cone after 

  
  
  The pilot said the aircraft was struggling to perform and he immediately called air traffic controllers, according to reports.
  He was then allowed him to return to the airport. 
  
  Experts said investigations into the suspected crash have raised suspicions that the aircraft was hit by a 'foreign object'.
  However, they do not believe it was caused by a bird strike as no blood or feathers were visible on the dented nose cone. 
  
  The damage was only spotted when the plane, which was travelling from Chengdu to Guangzhou, safely landed. 
  
  
  
  

  The dented nose cone has caused speculation online that the aircraft hit a UFO as it flew over China 

  
  
  The pictures have prompted online speculation that it was caused by a UFO or a drone strike. 
  
  Other theories posted on the Aviation Herald include pressure from rapidly heated and expanded air. 
    
  Former government UFO investigator Nick Pope told The Sun that an examination of the nose cone should reveal what hit it.
  He said traces of whatever collided with the aircraft should be visible. 
  
  However, he questioned whether the 'secretive' Chinese would reveal the cause.
  
  Mr Pope told The Sun: 'Cases like this show that whatever people believe about UFOs, there are serious air safety issues here. 
  
  'MoD and CAA files contain dozens of reports of near misses between UFOs and commercial aircraft.
  
  'It's only a matter of time before there's a catastrophe.'
  
  
  
  

  The Air China Boeing 757 (similar to the one pictured) was forced to make an emergency landing 

  
  
  No one was hurt in the mysterious incident. 
  
  Last week, it emerged that three passenger jet pilots saw UFOs above Britain's Scientology headquarters on their approach to Gatwick Airport. 
  
  A report revealed that they each saw 'two flat, silver discs', with some flying within 100ft.
  
  Air traffic control then spotted six UFOs on their radars before they suddenly disappeared.
  
  The encounter, which was probed by the UK Airprox Board, happened on December 30 just before 9am over the Scientology headquarters in East Grinstead, Sussex.
  
  Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2339139/Was-bird-A-Plane-Or-UFO--Chinese-passenger-jet-hits-mysterious-object-26-000ft-lands-severely-dented-nose-cone.html
  

   

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How to Minimize Bird & Window Collisions

Large windows reflecting habitat. Photo courtesy U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Problem:
It's estimated that as many as 1 billion birds die each year in the United States due to collisions with windows. Daniel Klem, a biologist at Pennsylvania’s Muhlenberg College, has been studying the problem for three decades and cites window strikes as a major cause of bird fatality. The primary danger stems from reflective glass. Birds see escape routes and possible safety zones mirrored in reflective glass and fly unaware into windows. The speed and force of the impact can cause instant death. Birds that seem stunned or do not die immediately may actually be fatally injured as well - suffering from a brain hemorrhage or other internal bleeding. At the very least, stunned birds are temporarily less responsive and thus highly susceptible to predation. Transparent glass poses a similar threat as birds collide into unseen windows en route to some visible target on the other side.
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Solutions:

Feeder Placement
How can this help? Many birds strike windows after being startled off a feeder. Bird feeders placed within three feet of windows can reduce fatal collisions because birds do not have an adequate distance to reach high flight velocity. Placing the feeders more than 30 feet from a window will also reduce window collision risk because, at that distance, birds are more likely to recognize that the reflected image is part of a house and are less likely to fly toward it for safety.
Practicality — HIGH: For homes with feeders, this is an easy and surefire way to reduce deadly window strikes.
Window Shades, Drapes, etc.
How can this help? White or light-colored window shades, blinds, or drapes, when drawn, eliminate much of the mirror effect or transparency of windows.
Practicality — HIGH: Interior window treatments (such as drapery) already exist in many homes. The downside is that they block the view to the outside. Drawing curtains or blinds when leaving for work or vacation is good practice.

Before: Drapes open, window reflects habitat	After: Drapes closed, reflection greatly reduced

Window Decals or Items Hung Outside the Window
How can this help? Decals or objects placed on or in front of windows create an interference pattern that reduces the mirror effect of reflective windows and make transparent windows more visible. (For example, see "Wing Chimes" on the Fatal Light Awareness Program link below.)
Practicality — MED: Although decals are easily affixed to windows and are available in a range of styles (it is not necessary to use a hawk silhouette), they must be spaced close to each other to be effective – at most 2 inches apart horizontally, and 4 inches apart vertically. Objects, such as ribbon draped on the exterior side of a window must also be spaced strategically to create density. This density causes too much visual obstruction for many people. Covering just a portion of a window is better than no coverage at all.
Bird Netting
How can this help? Fine mesh netting stretched tightly over an entire window causes birds to "bounce" away before crashing into window glass and does not obstruct the view.
Practicality — MED: Works well but requires some do-it-yourself agility; poses entanglement risk if not properly installed. Netting must be taut and at the appropriate distance from the window. Adhere to instructions available with product or on the internet.

Window tilted - ground is reflected

Tilted Glass
How can this help? Tilting the glass in a window causes the ground to be reflected rather than possible shelter and escape routes for fleeing birds.
Practicality – MED: Not a foolproof solution but an easy way to address the problem during the construction or remodeling phase of a building. With supporting research, this practice might be commonplace in the future.
Fritted Glass
How can this help? Fritted glass has granules fused onto it to create a frost-like pattern that reduces its reflectivity and transparency.
Practicality — LOW: Currently being tested on a college campus, it holds some promise for widespread use in commercial and residential applications. May be perceived as esthetically unappealing by the general public and obstructs open view to the outside.
Window Films
How can this help? An opaque sheet of plastic attached to windows gives them a solid appearance.
Practicality — LOW: Films currently available to the general public severely limit visibility.
Bug Screen
How can this help? Bug screens or summer screens on the outside of exterior glass kept in place year-round will cut down on reflectivity and transparency while acting as barrier to birds and insect during warmer months.
Practicality – HIGH: In newer construction, double paned windows can be shielded by screens. In older homes with storm windows, screens would need to be switched with exterior glass. 


Source: http://web4.audubon.org/bird/at_home/SafeWindows.html
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Bird Strike-Threats to Aircraft

Birds represent a serious, but often misunderstood, threat to aircraft. Most bird strikes do not result in any aircraft damage, but some bird strikes have led to serious accidents involving aircraft of every size. Airsafe.com provides various links to information on bird and wildlife strike hazards, including details on the extent of the risk and insights into how these risks may be controlled.

Source: http://airsafe.com/birds.htm
Photo Credit: http://www.skybrary.aero/ 

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Natural Tricks to Get Rid of Pigeons

If you want to control pigeons at your property, then you should blocked the food and water sources by using bird netting. Use strong spices, such as cayenne, pepper or garlic, to discourage their presence. Get rids of pigeons by taking the advice of any professional gardener or bird control services provider. View the video at ehow.co.uk for more information.

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Texas wind farm pioneers radar technology to protect migrating birds

According to a Guardian.co.uk post, Wind farms in US kill about 7000 birds a year. Estimates from a single wind farm in Altamont, California showed as many as 1,300 birds of prey killed each year – or about three a day. A handful of wind power projects in the US have been shelved because of wildlife concerns. But with new bird radar technology now in use at the Peñascal wind farm is protecting migrating birds at times of peak danger.

Read full article at http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/may/01/wind-farm-bird-radar

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All about Pigeons

Pigeons are found all through the US. Grey in color with a whitish rump, two black bars on wing feathers, a wide black band on the tail; two legs with red feet, measuring about 11 inches, pigeons are considered to be filthy birds.

Pigeons feed on food grains and we end up feeding them unknowingly by spilling food everywhere. Open trash containers also provide food to pigeons.

Pigeons are commonly found in agricultural farms, in food warehouses, grain elevators, in food mills, around parks, and in steeples and voids outside buildings, bridges, and other structures.

Their droppings cause slips and falls besides causing extensive damage to the buildings and statues. What is even more serious is that pigeon droppings are the carriers of serious diseases like toxoplasmosis and salmonella, and they allow the growth of the fungus which causes histoplasmosis.

It is very important to prevent pigeons from roosting and nesting inside homes and outside buildings. Anti Bird spikes, bird gels, scare balloons, and visual acoustics are some of the bird control devices that help get rid of pigeons in a safe and humane manner without causing any harm to them.

In addition to adopting bird control methods and devices, homeowners and building owners must ensure that there is no food or water within the reach of the pigeons. Pigeon feeding must be discouraged as far as possible to keep them out of your homes and commercial buildings. By making roosting and nesting areas inhospitable for pigeons, the problem can be tackled in a much better manner.

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7 interesting things you must know about woodpeckers

How much do you actually know about woodpeckers other than the fact that they peck on the trees and poles? Here are some interesting facts that you ought to know about woodpeckers –

1. There are approximately 180 species of woodpeckers found all over the world. The most commonly available species of woodpecker in North America is the downy woodpecker.

2. Depending on the species, their tongue is as much as 4 inches long. They usually have barbed tongues that they use for extracting bugs from trees and holes.

3. Woodpeckers have very interesting feet. They have toes that face both the front and the back to help them grip trees and poles as they climb on them.

4. Woodpeckers eat fruits, nuts, seeds, sap, and bugs. The nut feeders that grow in your backyard attract them to your house.

5. Unlike other birds, they do not produce any vocal song. They drum on the resonant objects for communicating with their fellow species, for attracting their mates, and for establishing their territories.

6. Woodpeckers can peck up to 20 times in a second. In a single day, they can peck for 8000-12000 times. 
   
   
7. While it may be quite annoying to bear the pecking sound that woodpeckers make in your backyard, woodpeckers don't get any headache from their own pecking noise. Their skulls are structured to spread the force and their brains are tightly cushioned.

Worried about the damage caused by woodpeckers? Seek professional bird control solutions to get rid of woodpeckers to protect your trees and wooden objects in your garden and patio.

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Are your trees safe?

Woodpeckers are a major concern for tree. They feed primarily on the tree bark and during the course of tapping and pecking they end up spoiling the whole tree. Woodpeckers basically search for tree trunks and branches to feed on beetles, insects, and carpenter ants. They peck on the tree surface and then search for the insects with their barbed tongue. If they are unable to find any insect, they start to peck at another place. The damage usually occurs in horizontal lines on the tree trunk surface.

Woodpeckers usually feed on insects and ants but some of them feed on sap as well. Also known as sapsuckers, these woodpeckers are seen as a major threat to trees. Whereas woodpeckers only prefer dead wood to find insects for feeding, sapsuckers attack living tree to get fresh sap. Repeated pecking by sapsuckers kills branches and results in the damage of the entire tree. The oozing sap attracts squirrels, porcupines, and other insects-causing additional damage to the tree.

To protect your healthy and beautiful trees in your garden from woodpeckers and sapsuckers you must look for effective bird control methods. There are so many products and methods available in the market that help deter woodpeckers from entering backyards and farms. For successful results, you may look for a reputable bird control company to get rid off woodpeckers permanently.

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Pigeon droppings: Good or bad?

We all know that pigeon droppings are bad. They have a foul smell and they are the carriers of innumerable diseases. In addition, the acidic nature of the pigeon droppings corrodes natural stones like marble and granite and mars their beauty. Pigeon bird dropping is seen as a potent threat to both private and public buildings. 

But do you know that pigeon droppings were considered to be quite useful during 16^th and 18^th centuries in Europe? These were used as a natural fertilizer due to the good nourishing values. Pigeon poop was found to be an excellent source of fertilizer for melon crops in Iran. In Italy and in France, pigeon bird droppings were used to fertilize vineyards and hemp crops.

Moreover, in England around the 16^th century, pigeon droppings were used for making gunpowder. Pigeon droppings contain saltpetre that is believed to be a valuable ingredient for making gunpowder. Guards were made to stand outside pigeon houses to prevent thieves from stealing the pigeon droppings. Strange isn’t it??

What was considered so valuable then has become a cause of worry for most of us now. Pigeon droppings spread several infections and viruses that can be very harmful for humans and pets. Further, they cause loss of over hundreds and thousands of dollars every year by spoiling the expensive buildings and structures across the world.

If you are having a tough time due to the menace caused by the pigeons, look for a reputable bird control company and make your home and building safe and free from pigeons.

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Bird Control Guide for Residential Home Owners

Controlling birds is easier when your property is clean, well pruned and there is nothing there for the birds to eat. Sometimes they will congregate if they are eating something in your garden, or you have recently dug up some dirt (birds like this because it’s easier to go through the loose dirt to look for worms).

If you keep your property clean and patch up any holes and spaces where the birds can get in, this should solve 90% of your problems.

Read full article at http://www.scarecrowvsbirds.com/bird-control-measures/ to get more information about bird control at residential properties.

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How Bird Spike works?

The bird spikes keep pests from landing and sitting. All you do is glue them to where you want to keep pests away from and attach the spikes there. They will keep away pesky birds hanging out on the ledge above doors, on balconies, rafters, tree branches, and anywhere that birds generally sit. They will also keep other animals away from the area keeping it clean and free from noise and mess, which is not a good look.

Read full article at: http://www.scarecrowvsbirds.com/bird-scarer-reviews/bird-x-bird-spikes-kit/

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How to Keep Pigeons away from your Houses

Pigeons are among urban pest birds and their droppings deface many roofs, monuments, and public spaces. Pigeon droppings contain uric acid, which can damage the finish on buildings, automobiles paints etc. They can cause diseases like Histoplasmosis, Cryptococcosis, Psittacosis, and St. Louis Encephalitis. This article at wikihow.com provides different pigeon control methods and tips to get rid of pigeons.

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Bird Netting: Protect your Growing Plants and crops from Birds

If you are in agriculture sector and worried about your plants and crops protection from Birds, then use Bird Netting which protects your fruit, plants and crops from Birds. It is a kind of mesh that can be laid directly over your crops that prevents birds from attacking and damaging them. Not only has it been proven as the most effective deterrent, most of the birds that are associated with horticulture and agriculture have thrived on intensified growing over the years. The use of anti bird netting is a safe and inexpensive way to protect whether food or bloom, the results from its use are undeniable, it works.

Source: http://www.ahs-ltd.co.uk/blog/product-news/are-you-growing-plants-and-crops-and-need-protection-from-birds-anti-bird-netting-from-ahs-will-solve-your-problem/

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Everything You Want to Know About Pigeons

No bird is more familiar to people or more at home in the modern world than the common pigeon. It is widely reviled for nesting on buildings, defacing public monuments, clogging park paths, and transmitting disease. But it is also cherished by many people because it is the most accessible form of urban wildlife.

Read Full article at massaudubon.org to know more about Pigeon's Natural history, Identification, Behaviour, Nesting and diseases caused by pigeons and their solutions like pigeon netting, pigeon spikes etc.

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Danger of Birds and their Droppings

Pigeons and other bird pests perch in rafters, under bridges, around rail lines, in parking garages, airport hangars, loading docks and warehouses. They also find their way to lube shops; auto detail, wash and repair facilities; dealership buildings and more.

Their droppings can carry diseases, erode steel and instantly devalue vehicles, rooftops and capital assets. Not to worry. If your place of business seems like a neighborhood pub for the local pigeon population, there are many bird control systems available for fighting back. The key is to find a sustainable, humane and permanent solution to keep birds away and your facility clean.

Read here for more information. http://www.moderncarcare.com/articles/2008/01/fowl-play-the-dangers-of-birds-and-their-dropping.aspx

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What Airports have done to Prevent Bird Strikes?

Every year thousands of airplane bird strikes occurs. Airport Authorities have many safety and conservation measures to minimize these potentially damaging and dangerous situations. Birds like airports due to undeveloped land, drainage pond near the airfields which is suitable for birds to create their habitat there. Here you will read that how airport authorities are modifying bird habitat, Bird & Airplane takeoff & landing behavior to prevent Bird Strikes.

Source: http://birding.about.com/od/birdconservation/a/birdstrikes.htm

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Bird Proofing of your Property

Watching Birds can be pleasant for many but it may turn into nightmare when they start to take a hold of your life. Certain bird species are capable of transmitting diseases, contaminate food and damage beauty of our property structure. Pest birds can create health-related problems. So Bird Proofing of your apartment, office or any other property becomes necessary. Here you will read about what to do before starting of pest birds elimination process & type of bird repellents.

Source: http://www.commonfloor.com/guide/bird-proofing-your-apartment-2288.html

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USA Airports applies Creative Strategies to Reduce Bird Strikes

Number of reported Bird Strikes between aircraft and wildlife is on the rise in the U.S. The number of reported collisions hit 11,590 last year, almost double the 6,769 in 2002 and four times the 2,892 of a decade earlier, according to Federal Aviation Administration. To combat the potential danger, ever more creative strategies are being deployed at airports around the USA: explosives, traps and even other animals, from falcons to pigs. Read more about this at USAToday.com

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3 effective ways to deal with pest birds

Every year pest birds cause thousands in terms of damage and clean up costs to building owners, both private and public and to the government agencies. Plus, pest bird droppings cause serious diseases and allergies.

The key to combat the financial loss, as well as risk of disease from pest birds is to prevent them from entering the affected areas.

1. You must remove all the food sources as they attract pest birds. Make sure that the trash bins and garbage areas are thoroughly and regularly cleaned. Left over food or trash must not be left in the outdoor areas as pigeons and other birds visit eating areas regularly. Discourage your kids, family members and employees in your office from feeding birds.

2. Find out the roosting areas in your building and deter birds from landing there by using some sort of physical deterrent out there. You can use bird spikes, bird gels, bird netting, or sound deterrents or visual deterrents to keep birds out of your garden.

3. Approach a good pest bird control company to get effective bird control solution. Bird control company would access the problem and would suggest you the best bird control method to make your residential or commercial building pest bird free.

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7 Tips for cleaning pest bird droppings

Pest bird droppings are known to carry more than 60 transmittable diseases. The acidic bird droppings cause serious damage to the patio and garden furniture, driveways made out of marble, granite, and natural stones and to other structures in buildings. Besides, bird droppings look very unsightly. If your home or office is infested by pest birds, you may follow the tips given below to clean the harmful bird droppings.

1. Soak the bird droppings with water and then try to shovel it. Do not try to clean dry the droppings as dust might be inhaled and can transmit the disease.

2. You may make use of a high powered water hose. It is very effective in removing dried droppings. Wet the area before using the water hose to prevent dust from spreading.

3. Collect the wet waste in heavy duty plastic bags and dispose it off carefully with regular trash.

4. Always wear protective clothing, gloves, boots, and face masks when removing bird droppings for protection.

5. If you have cancer or HIV/AIDS you must avoid carrying the task of bird droppings removal as these diseases make the immune system weak-making you vulnerable to diseases and infections caused by bird droppings.

6. After removing the bird droppings, wash your hands and any exposed sin thoroughly with a good hand wash with anti-bacterial properties.

7. Bird droppings produce obnoxious odour. To get rid off that, use a mixture of water and ammonia or bleach for disinfecting the area.

To save your efforts, time, and money in cleaning up bird droppings, you must adopt effective bird control measures. Pest control methods would help keep your property free of pest birds and their dangerous droppings.

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Birds damages and their Control solutions [Infographic]

Birds plays an important role in environment monitoring. Every species has its own significance. But on the contrary side there are some damages also exist from birds to human health & building. Bird dropping are acidic in nature & harmful for both (human health & buildings). In this infographic, we are showing damages by birds & their solutions for bird control.

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Find out some effective ways to control pest birds on agricultural sites

Agricultural lands are the favourite sites for pest birds as they find sufficient food and nesting out here. As pest birds cause serious damage to the harvest, it is important to adopt effective bird control measures to keep your farms and lands bird free and safe.

Bird netting provides an effective and humane solution to control birds at the agricultural sites. Nets help protect crops, fruit trees and vegetable gardens from birds. Bird netting creates a sort of barrier and prevents feeding birds from causing potential damage to the agricultural farms and areas. As bird netting comes in different sizes, you can buy the netting depending on the area that needs to be protected from the pest birds.

Acoustic bird control devices are also effective in controlling pest birds at agricultural farms. These devices imitate bird of prey and natural bird enemies perfectly well. Pest birds get scarred when they hear such sounds and fly away from the area. There are acoustic bird control devices that produce sounds of several different predators and cover up to 2.4 hectares of land area.

Scarecrow, bird basket, pigeon trap, crow trap, bird gels, and bird spikes are some other bird control solutions that you may consider for keeping the pest birds out of your agricultural farm land.

To get the best bird control solution, you may approach professional bird control company. They have the expertise, knowledge, and the right tools to deal with pest birds in buildings, bridges, agricultural farms, schools, and other areas.

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All you wanted to know about Bird Spikes

Bird Spikes are considered to be one of the most effective types of bird deterrent. They are also one of the most affordable means of controlling pigeons, crows, sea gulls, and other pest birds. If you have never used bird spikes, and want to know what exactly are these, read on to get some useful information.

Bird spikes are anti-roosting spikes that consist of long, needle-shaped spikes. The spikes are not sharp and do not cause any harm to the birds. They simply create uncomfortable landing area for the birds-making them move to more hospitable site.

Bird spikes are usually one foot or two foot in length. The width of the bird spikes is anywhere between 3’’ and 8’’. The width of the pest bird spikes is determined by the area that needs to be covered. The more is the width of the bird spikes, the larger is the surface area covered by them and ultimately the better is the protection offered by these devices.

The spikes can be made entirely of plastic or they can feature plastic base with stainless steel spikes. Bird spikes that are made of high grade stainless steel are durable and long lasting. They can last for almost 10 years whether installed on a building roof or at the agricultural farm land. Good quality bird spikes are manufactured with UV protectors to ensure that they do not get damaged when exposed to sun and rain.

Bird spikes are quite easy to install. You just need to screw them down on building ledges, light posts, parapet walls, and other areas of your building to keep pest birds away.

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Why keep your children away from pigeons?

Children are fond of birds. They like to feed them and chase after them. But if your child has got asthma or if she is suffering from any sort of allergy, you must keep her away from pigeons.

Pigeons dropping are found to contain the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum. The fungus is very harmful for everyone, especially children with asthma or allergies.

The fungus Histoplasma capsulatum usually affects the eye by causing small areas of inflammation. It also scars the retina and causes histo spots. Histo spots impact the vision and may cause a blind spot as well. In medical terminology, this disease is known as ocular histoplasmosis.

If your child counteracts Ocular histoplasmosis, he may experience distorted vision, scars on the retina, and blind spots. Anyone who comes in contact with the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum can get this disease, but children with asthma and allergies have a weak immune system and as such they are at a higher risk of getting this disease.

The best solution to protect your children is to keep them away from pigeons and their droppings. Make sure that your garden or swimming pool area is clean and there are no pigeon droppings out there. If you are worried about pigeons and their droppings, you must avail professional services to get rid off them.

Bird control companies know it better how to deal with pest birds and make your home safe and pigeon free.

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Are you planning to get rid of birds?

Birds are wonderful creature of nature, but they can be harmful for your own private building or crops. Some species of birds can damage your home, harm your pets, destroy your garden and vegetation. When you think about get rid of birds, you should be aware about the humanistic techniques & laws regarding bird safety. Read here to enhance your knowledge :

Source: http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Rid-of-Birds

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When Should Bird Nests be removed?

Bird nests locations are not safe & suitable always. Removal of nests may be not legal according to local wildlife laws. Here you will find proper suggestion about when you should remove the nest & when you shouldn't remove.

Source:http://birding.about.com/od/birdhouses/a/Removing-Bird-Nests.htm

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Tips to Repair Bird Poop Damage on your car

Bird dropping are very acidic & can quickly damage your car paint. When Bird dropping falls on your car, its starts to burn and scar the paints surface. The only way to repair the damage caused by bird droppings are polishing the car's paint. Here you will find information about repair the damage caused by bird poops & protection from bird.

Source: http://guidetodetailing.com/damage-repair/how-to-repair-bird-poop-damage/

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Why a Facility Manager need to think about bird control methods

Pest birds can cost a lot of money and time to company owners and facility managers. Their poops can spoil painted surface, scar and damage the metal and wood. Pigeons are the well recognized pest bird and damage incidents by pigeons are rising. Bacteria, parasites and fungi live and grow in pigeon poop, which are harmful for human health. A lot of reasons are there which makes a facility manager to think about bird control methods.

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Damages by Dead Birds not Covered in Home Insurance Policies

Do you know damages by dead birds are not covered in Home Insurance policies. A home insurance policy provides you financial protection in case of any damage to your home and content of the home. But it doesn't provide protection from dead birds to your home. A Texas based couple learnt this, when they filed a claim. Continue reading about this here:

Source: http://www.families.com/blog/homeowners-insurance-wont-cover-damages-from-dead-birds

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How to Keep birds away from your restaurant?

If you have an open restaurant, you must be having difficulty keeping birds away. Restaurant patios are favorite habitats for birds. The trashcans, dumpsters, and food particles left on and beneath the tables and chairs attract birds and offer them a good time.

As birds are known to pose serious harm to humans and can also affect the visual appearance and beauty of your restaurant, you must keep these pest birds away from your restaurant. 

Here are some effective ways of keeping birds away from restaurants:

Apply bird gels on lights, umbrella tops and other fixtures in your restaurant patio to create an uncomfortable surface for birds to land on.

Install bird spikes. They create uneven landing surface for pigeons and deter them from perching on your restaurant roofs, girders, and gutters. You can install them almost anywhere to get rid off the birds.

Put up a bird sonic device. It would produce sounds that would scare away the birds and would discourage them entering your restaurant patios and open areas. You may buy the device that makes the predator sounds for a particular species of birds or you may buy the one that can make different sounds for a variety of bird species.

Get an electric bird control system. The moment birds put their foot on these tracks, they will hop off and would not dare to come again. You can mount the electric bird control system on the roof tops, parapets, beams, eves, and signs.

Hire professional bird control company to get rid off birds if you are unable to control them on your own. They have knowledge as well as experience in controlling birds of all types in commercial buildings, homes, bridges, schools, parks, and many other places.

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Why you must get rid off pigeons?

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Getting rid off pigeons is really important if they have inhabited your residential building, food warehouse, or factory. Pigeons can create a number of problems and the sooner you get rid off them, the better it would be.

Pigeons pose serious threat to human health and safety. Their droppings are highly infectious and are known to spread serious diseases and flues. The droppings left by pigeons affect the visual appeal and appearance of a building, especially those made out of Marble, limestone, and other expensive natural stones. Bird droppings are acidic in nature and leave permanent marks on the expensive floors and walls.

Then bird droppings often lead to accidents in workplaces as if left on walkways, staircases, and entrances people usually slip and trip. Cleaning pigeon droppings is quite expensive. You normally require the services of specialists to remove the infectious and disease carrying droppings in a proper manner.

It doesn’t come as a surprise why getting rid off the pigeons has become a major concern of the city health officials in most countries across the world and also with private building owners and businesses.

In order to get rid off pigeons, several devices and techniques have emerged. There are also companies that offer pigeon control solutions and services to deal with the pigeons effectively.

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Tips for Getting the Best Results from Bird Control Methods

Thanks to the availability of various bird control methods, you can now get rid off birds easily and quickly. Whether you are being pestered by the pigeons or woodpeckers, you can now make your home or commercial building safe and free of these annoying and troublesome creatures. Though birds are otherwise harmless, they can cause potential damage to your expensive building and can also cause serious health hazards.

To get rid off pigeons and other birds, you may make use of pigeon spikes. Pigeon and bird spikes prevent birds from nesting on the roof and other habitation areas. Bird repellents that are 12-13 inches long with steel wires protruding in four different directions are also effective in keeping birds away from buildings and other premises. Electric bird wires, sonic bird repellents, bird gels are all effective in controlling birds.

In order to get the most out of the bird control methods, you must behave very patiently. It is not necessary that the bird control method that you use may yield the desired results the very first time. Rather than adopting new method every day, wait for some time. If the bird control method doesn’t promise any positive result, you may look for alternative methods.

Then you need to be flexible in your approach. In case a particular method doesn’t work, adopt other means and measures to prevent birds from entering your warehouse or home. Mix and match various bird control measures for enjoying the best results.

Availing the services of a professional bird control company is indeed the best way to control pest birds. They have the expertise and the knowledge to deal with all kinds of birds in all sorts of settings.

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Picking The Right Bird Control Method

As pest birds cause potential harm, it is important to prevent them from entering private buildings, agricultural farms, airports, schools, warehouses, and commercial, industrial buildings.

There are several products and methods available that help one control birds from entering one’s public or private building. There are bird spikes, bird wires, bird repellents, bird cage, visual solutions, acoustical solutions, electrical systems, decoys, and much more to deal with the birds effectively.

If you are someone who is looking for a reliable and effective bird control solution, you must keep a few important things in mind before picking any particular solution. You must keep in mind the cost-effectiveness of the bird control solution. Installing Bird spikes and bird repellents doesn’t cost much. These can be bought easily from the market at reasonable rates. You must still compare the price offered by 2-3 suppliers before buying them straight away from the first dealer you come across.

Next, you must ensure that whatever pest bird control method you choose is safe for the birds. It should not cause any sort of physical harm or damage to the birds. You must only scare them away to prevent them from entering your building. Do not harm them as they are innocent creatures and are sadly extinguishing from this planet.

Finally, bear in mind the environmental consequences of the bird control method. You must not pollute the environment or cause any harm to it while trying to make your building bird free.

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How to Keep Woodpeckers Away from Your Home?

Woodpeckers can create a nesting or a roosting site inside your home or in your garden to search for insects for food, to establish their own territory, or to attract mates. They can be a real nuisance-causing hundreds of dollars of damage to you.

Woodpeckers drum on all types of objects, including those made out of wood, plastic, and stucco. They damage cedar, rough pine, and redwood siding and even stucco finishes. They hammer all day on the side of homes, telephone poles, trees, and other noisy areas. Woodpeckers love the loud sounds that they produce. They can create costly damage for you-preventing them from entering your home is therefore important.

There is not just any one method for controlling woodpeckers. In fact, there are several methods for controlling them that you may try and see what works best in deterring these pesky creatures from entering your peaceful abode.

You may make use of bird spikes and bird nettings as they act as physical barriers for preventing birds from entering gardens, backyards, terrace, and other areas where they are installed. Bird repellants and ultrasonic sound emitters are also effective in keeping woodpeckers and other birds away from homes, and other buildings. These devices produce sounds that scare away the birds and ensure that they do not enter your home.

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Tips for Preventing Pigeons from Entering Food Warehouses

Food warehouses are the favorite places of pigeons and other birds. They enter such buildings in search of food. As warehouses have big bay doors that are left open most of the times to allow trucks and grocery stuff to get in and out, birds easily sneak into feast on food inside. Birds gather just about everywhere in warehouses-on the roof, on the lids of dumpsters, on stacks of wood pallets, nearby food containers, and so on and so forth.

If you own a food warehouse, here are some tips to help you prevent pigeons from entering your building and spoiling your food items.

Put bird netting on roofs, terrace and courtyard to prevent pigeons from encroaching. Bird netting blocks-off the entry of birds completely in the areas where they are being put.

Pigeon spikes are also effective in pigeon control. They prevent pigeons from nesting on the roof, on the ledge, and on other habitation areas.

Put up bird spikes on the roof of your food warehouse. Birds get scared when they see spikes that protrude upwards and do not dare to land on such areas.

You can also install pigeon wires as they are an affordable and effective pigeon control tools.

Bird repellents have a long plastic base with multiple stainless steel wires that protrude upwards in 4 different angles. You can make use of them to create physical barriers to prevent pigeon encroachment.

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