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They're everywhere. Nesting and roosting and laying claim to our homes, businesses and parks. On occasion, we like to feed them. Which unfortunately just encourages them to gather in larger flocks. And that means a bigger mess and more long-term damage. Damage that costs America upwards of one billion dollars annually.

Look for bird problems on different areas of the structure. They may be nesting under equipment or inside openings. Their droppings may be lightly scattered here and there, or heavily accumulated in protected areas. Nests and heavy droppings indicate a more serious problem. Be sure to carefully indicate where you see nests, droppings, carcasses and other bird-related debris.

Look for Birds, Droppings or Nesting Materials:

1. Parapet Ledges - Flat, unprotected surfaces.
2. HVAC Equipment - On or under air handling equipment.
3. Ventilation - On or in vents.
4. Semi-Protected Ledges - On surfaces that offer some protection.
5. Signs - On or behind letters or signs.
6. Window Sills - On narrow surfaces.
7. Underground Parking - Around the entrance, on the ground inside, under pipes and beams.
8. Lights - On street lights, droppings on cars.
9. Free Standing Signs/Billboards - On or between the signs.
10. Balconies - On railings, planters or on the ground.
11. Lights - On or under security lighting.
12. Chimneys - On, in or around chimneys.
13. Eaves - Under eaves, overhangs or dormers.
14. Awnings - On top, or underneath on the support beams.
15. Entry Way - On top of, or underneath on lights, beams, pipes etc.
16. Pediments - Traditional building roofs with historic columns, friezes etc.

Bird Pressure

Birds are like humans, and all other animals; they have daily routines that determine their commitment to certain sites. At Bird Barrier we coined the term "bird pressure" to describe how heavily these sites are used, and broke them into three general categories: light, medium, and heavy pressure sites.

When evaluating a site, look for food, water, droppings, nesting material or nests, and architectural features that encourage roosting. It's important to understand the concept of the birds' emotional commitment to sites. The stronger it is, the harder it is to move them from it.

Light Pressure

These are take-it-or-leave-it sites. Birds loaf here, socializing with other birds, taking in the sun, and looking around for food opportunities. These sites are usually exposed to the weather, and offer no food or shelter. Typically they are roofs and the tops of buildings, billboards, signs, and ledges that offer perching opportunities but no protection from inclement weather. They are generally only used during the day. Light pressure sites can be compared to park benches that humans sit on while taking a break from walking.

It is relatively easy to move birds from light pressure sites, because they have no strong commitment to them. They simply move to another, nearby similar site. Mechanical repellent products such as spikes, coils, and electric tracks work well by discouraging perching.

Medium Pressure

These sites are generally close to a regular food source or water, so the birds make a habit of spending time here on a daily basis. Medium pressure sites are also used only during the day, and are similar to light pressure sites in that they offer little shelter, but the food source increases the birds' commitment to them. Adding a food source like a dumpster to a light pressure site, can change it to a medium pressure site.
As the birds are more committed to these spots, they are harder to bird-proof than light pressure sites. Generally spikes, electrified tracks and netting can be employed to deter birds from a medium pressure site.

Heavy Pressure

Birds feel the strongest attachment to heavy pressure sites, especially if they are currently incubating eggs or raising their young there. This has probably been their ancestral home for many generations. Heavy pressure sites usually offer shelter and security, and birds will spend the night here. These sites should not be taken lightly.

Look for shelter, such as building overhangs, beams in buildings and parking garages, etc., that let the birds roost out of the weather and off the ground, and accumulations of droppings and/or nesting material on or beneath the roosting area. If you see an actual nest, it's a heavy pressure site.

Obviously these are the hardest sites to bird-proof, and total exclusion with netting should be the first option considered. Exclusion on ledges can also be accomplished with sloped products that made it impossible for the birds to land. Electrified tracks can also be effective in heavy pressure sites.

One way to reduce bird pressure at heavy pressure sites is to eliminate the resident birds, then apply deterrents. New arrivals don't have a strong emotional commitment to the site, and are more easily deterred than the original birds.

Use of sites can vary according to the time of year. For example, a south-facing ledge on a building in Texas can be a light pressure loafing site in winter because it is warmed by direct sun, but the same site in summer can be far too hot, and the birds will abandon it.

It is very common to have all three types of sites on one job. There can be a heavy pressure nesting and roosting site on one part of a building, a nearby medium pressure site near a food source, and a light pressure site on the exposed rooftop.

When deterring birds, always consider what you can change in the environment. When possible, eliminate food and water and make structural modifications to make the site less useable by birds.
Bird Barrier has rated all its products for appropriate bird pressure application. A heavy-pressure product can be used on a medium or light pressure site, but lighter pressure products should not be used on heavier pressure sites.

Information/imagery collected from Cameron Riddell, President, Bird Barrier America, Inc., 20925 Chico Street, Carson, CA 90746

Some of the more common pest birds

There are many reasons to rid the property of pest-birds. Here are some of the key areas that may concern your customer.

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Birds on a ledge or sign, or droppings covering a sidewalk will send a message to visitors that this business is sloppy and should not be trusted.

Health Risk
Birds, droppings and nesting materials can carry 60 different diseases that can be passed to humans and animals.

Cost of Cleanup
Businesses that clean up after birds on a daily or weekly basis are wasting money and exposing employees to health risks.

Work Stoppages
Employees will not and should not work in areas that are unsafe due to accumulation of droppings.

Slip and Fall Risk
Droppings are slippery. If a customer or employee falls they may sue the building owner.

Property/Equipment Damage
Droppings are acidic and eat through paint, some roofing materials and fabrics. These will need restoration or complete replacement.

Clogged Drains
Droppings and nesting materials regularly clog drains, causing damage in heavy rains.

Inventory Damage
Droppings can damage products and contaminate production lines.

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