Birds sometimes choose to nest in parts of a home, such as a roof. This space’s proximity to the trees and high-up location make it an ideal space for a bird to nest. Nesting birds can cause significant damage to your home’s roof, attic, and exterior. Homeowners should be on the lookout for these top five signs of bird activity on the roof. If you think birds are moving into your home, get bird removal services from Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control.

1. Birds Entering Your Home

If you see birds flying into your roof and entering your home, this is the first sign you have a problem. Watch your roof carefully if you notice more birds than usual flocking to this space. Pay attention to see if landing birds leave the area or disappear inside of your roof. This may be a sign that they have set up a nest and are planning to stay for a while.

2. Debris in Your Gutter

Next, look for more than usual debris in your gutters. Birds may leave behind more debris that could clog your gutters and cause problems. Debris like feathers and nesting materials may end up in your gutters. Homeowners should regularly clean their gutters or schedule a professional to climb up to the roof to clear them out. It’s recommended to get gutters cleaned out at least two times a year so they aren’t overflowing. A bird infestation may mean you’ll have to clean them out even more frequently.

3. Nests Around Your Roof

Another thing to look for if you think there may be birds inside of your roof is a nest. A bird’s nest may be more hidden if it’s located inside of your home or on your roof, so they’re not always easy to spot. If you can get a good look at the edges of your roof, look for nesting materials that are sticking out, such as straw, grasses, branches, or dried leaves. Watch where the birds in your yard land to know where a potential nest may be located on your roof.

4. Leaky Roof

Bird problems in the roof may also lead to leaks and damage. If your roof suddenly starts leaking, there may be a reason, nesting birds. Birds that nest in roofs may cause damage to individual shingles or the flashing, which could impact the roof’s ability to keep your home protected from the elements. The next time there is a heavy rainstorm, listen and look for leaks coming into your home through the attic or a hole in the roof. You may need wildlife control in Milwaukee to remove birds and stop the damage.

5. Rust Stains 

Finally, inspect the exterior of your home carefully to look for rust or other weird stains. Bird droppings may cause discoloration on different surfaces of your home’s exterior, so heavy staining may indicate a bird problem on your roof. The corrosive staining could be present on your home’s siding, brick, or wooden trims. Birds will usually leave their droppings along the outside structure of your home when they sit on the edge of the roof.

Bird Removal for Milwaukee Homeowners

A bird problem requires professional assistance from expert technicians, such as Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control. The moment you realize you have birds nesting on your roof, you should take action and get help. One nest of birds can cause serious damage to your roof and have you paying hefty repair costs to fix the destruction.

Skedaddle Humane Wildlife Control offers safe and effective bird removal for homeowners. Our technicians can help determine if you have a bird infestation and provide advice and tools to keep them away from your roof.