How to Keep Birds Off My Property

Birds can access any part of your home or property from the sky, which means keeping birds away seems like an impossible task. Fortunately, there are still steps you can take to make your property less appealing, and encourage the birds to roost or nest somewhere else.

REPAIR YOUR HOME FOR DAMAGE

Most residences face a lot of wear and tear throughout the seasons, particularly during the winter when harsh temperatures cause materials on our homes to expand and contract. One of the best ways homeowner’s can keep birds off their property is to repair the damaged areas on a roof line or siding that birds may use to their advantage. Birds love to fill eavestroughs with dry materials to build their nests. Take the time to clean out any built up leaves or debris in your eavestroughs to make the area less inviting.

TIPS TO PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM BIRDS

When it comes to keeping birds away from your property, one of the most important steps is removing food sources and materials they would use to build a nest. An overflowing garden and tall grass is an inviting sanctuary for birds where they can find food and shelter. By taking the following steps below, you will be able to 

• Keep any bird feeders or water baths clean and place them at the back of your property – although these are a nice gesture, when birds feel invited close to a home, they tend to make themselves right at home.
• Clean your lawn of any build of leaves or twigs – birds will be attracted to your home as a source of nesting material, and may decide your home makes a convenient nesting spot.
• Fake owl decoy – although it makes it look odd, placing a decoy on your roof or property lets the birds in the area know that the territory is claimed.

Birds are Still on My Property. What Now?

So, you’ve taken all the steps you possibly can, and the birds are still overstaying their welcome. Not to worry, Skedaddle is here to help. Skedaddle knows how important it is to protect your home from future unwanted guests. When it comes to dealing with messy pigeons, starlings and sparrows, exclusion is the most effective control method. Our technicians develop and implement customized bird control measures to protect homes and property. Some of the most common exclusion products or technicians use are:

• Galvanized steel screening – used to prevent birds from accessing roof and wall vents. Starlings and sparrows easily gain access to unprotected vents. Screening vents prevents birds from nesting while allowing for proper air flow. Skedaddle’s steel screening won’t rust and will stand the test of time.
• Wildlife exclusion sealant – applied to cracks and crevices to exclude smaller birds from entering attics and soffits. Large gaps between stone exteriors and soffit overhangs provide sparrows with ideal nesting sites. Skedaddle has worked closely with manufacturers to develop a silicone based sealant that keeps birds out and stands up to severe weather.
• Bird netting – stops birds from roosting beneath awnings and overhangs. Pigeons, starlings and sparrows will flock below building overhangs in search of shelter. Professionally installed bird netting systems deny access and can be installed in any architectural configuration. Netting provides lasting protection from droppings in a discreet fashion.
• Bird spikes – prevents birds from roosting on ledges, eavestroughs, beams, chimneys and much more. Bird spikes conspicuously and humanely eliminate roosting locations.
• Bird wire – a taut wire installed along any flat surface to prevent birds from landing. This product makes flat surfaces uncomfortable for birds to land on. Discreet design won’t compromise architectural aesthetics.

Our technicians will be able to create a customized plan that best suits your properties layout. Depending on the situation, our technicians will select the perfect method of exclusion that prevents birds from landing comfortably. Once we are done with the job, the birds will have no choice but to fly to a new home. To learn more about our bird removal services, and how we can protect your property call 1-888-592-0387!