Some people love the sweet songs that birds sing and how they fly around from branch to branch on a nice Spring day. But when birds like crows and pigeons start to become more common, somehow the birds are not so pleasant any more. If you’d like to stop your backyard from becoming a bird hotel, try using these removal and prevention tips»
- Before you can break down the solution to your bird problem, you need to identify the species you’re dealing with!
- If you’re dealing with a sparrow, pigeon or starling, they’re not protected by state or federal law.
- Cardinals, Jays and more rare birds will have regulations on capturing and prevention tactics.
Determine Your Regulations
- Finches, Doves, Robins, Wrens and Barn Swallows are all protected by by law and it is illegal to tamper with their nests.
- They usually take about 2-3 weeks to hatch and another 2-3 weeks to leave the nest. Once they’re gone, you can go ahead and remove the old nest.
Removing Nests
- The best way to get rid of pigeons and other pest-like birds is to remove the nests.
- Removing nests will signal to the bird that the habitat is hostile and they should relocate.
- You’ll do no harm to the bird, you’ll just create more work for them to relocate to an area that isn’t on your property.
Remove Food & Water
- The birds that are constantly coming to your property are there for a reason.
- You might have a plentiful harvest of worms or seeds that they like to eat, or you have a water source for them to drink from.
- Try to eliminate standing water and regularly maintain your garden to discourage birds from hanging out on your property.
At Pest Control Unlimited, we deal with pests of all shapes and sizes. Birds are not necessarily a pest that we handle, but we can come take a look and see what we can do for you. Get ready for Spring and Summer pests with your friends at Pest Control Unlimited!
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