Commercial Bird Control

• Purpose: Deterrent, stops birds from landing and roosting

• Where to use: Exterior, uncovered areas such as: Ledges, parapets, signs, beams, pipes, chimneys, cutouts, security cameras, lights. WORKS BEST WHEN EXPOSED TO ELEMENTS- don't use under awnings, canopies, roofs, etc.

• Pressure: Light to Medium​ (do not use where birds are nesting)

• Target species: Pigeons and larger​

• Installation: Easy

1. Base is glued or screwed to any surface
2. Base is easily cut with snips or shears
   
3. Curves gently or takes hard bends to confirm to building's features
   

• Installation time: 2 to 3 ft per minute

• Material: All Stainless Steel​

• Size: 3-foot lengths​, comes in widths of narrow, wide and Xtra-wide

• Purpose: Deterrent, platform protection, stops birds from landing in open spaces

• Where to use: Flat roofs, air conditioning units, street lights

• Pressure: Light to medium

• Target species: Pigeons, gulls and other large birds

• Installation: Easy

1. Base is screwed to surface
   
2. Removable, center spindle can be easily separated from the base to access the area it is protecting

• Material: Stainless steel with Delrin plastic base (boat railing mount, boat base, sandbag base and magnetic bases are also available)

1. Hard to see, its unobtrusive design allows for use in high-visibility areas like shopping/walking areas and parking lots
2. Humane, wave rods have plastic tips to prevent injuries to birds or people

• Purpose: Deterrent, uses smell, sight and touch irritants to deter birds

• Where to use: Ledges, door docks, signs, balconies, soffits, beams, skylights, roofs, HVAC equipment, enclosed spaces, and more

• Pressure: Heavy, medium and light pressure

• Targets: All bird species

• Installation: Easy

1. Pretreatment is critical, area must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitize-  After thoroughly cleaning application area, mist a 10% bleach water solution to area and let dry, this will help discs to stick and remove scents that may attract birds
2. Remove the covers from dishes and attach to affected area with glue, magnet, or zip ties
   
3. Spacing is critical, on high pressure and nesting areas space at least every 6 "
   
4. Never exceed more than 10 " spacing
   
5. Apply- to wear birds place their feet, to staging and nesting areas and to places they touch

• Material: Citronella, pepperment oil, agar and beeswax (all-green ingredients)

• Lasts at least 2 years, longer than needed for residential bird issues

• Discoloration in normal due to oxidation

• Works in freezing and very hot temperatures, high temperatures may cause adhesive to melt

• Purpose: Direct deterrent, harassment, used before deterrents

• Where to use: Large interior spaces with bird(s) that are trapped or not wanting to exit building

• Pressure: Light interior, any exterior

• Targets: Most species on interior, geese on exterior

• Equipment: Green high output, long range, handheld laser

• How to Use:

1. Project the laser towards birds slowly, they perceive this as a physical threat and will flee the area
2. For flocks of geese, project the laser, moving slowly towards the flock

• Safety: Never point in someone's eyes or towards the sky

• Purpose: Removal, population reduction, used before deterrents

• Where to use: Areas with small flocks, discreet settings

• Pressure: For flock reduction

• Targets: Pigeons, sparrows, starlings

• Installation: Medium, time consuming

1. Takes several days and multiple trips
2. Site selection, pre-baiting, trapping, bird removal and follow-up are all necessary for success
3. Select the appropriate trap for the species

• Must follow all state and local regulations!

• Purpose: Population reduction, removal

• Where to use: Large, open areas

• When to use:

1. When shooting is not permitted
2. For "flighty" birds
3. Non-active birds

• Targets: Sparrows or pigeons (specific net for each)

• How to use:

1. Proper placement and set up is critical, birds will learn to avoid with poor execution
2. Make sure the net is the appropriate length for the area
3. Attach against ceiling with hooks or magnets
4. Telescoping poles attach to net loops
5. Net should be tight, but each shelf creates a pocket
6. Avoid placing directly below light, locate dark areas to hide the net
7. Disguise poles along beams, pipes and corners
8. Sprinkler lines, HVAC ducts and beams will interfer
9. GET CREATIVE!

• Materials: Ultra fine black mesh, nearly invisible to birds

TO BE DONE BY VARMENT GUARD ONLY

• Purpose: Removal, population reduction, use before deterrents

• Where to use: In commercial buildings

• Pressure: Any

• Targets: Non-protected bird species

• Equipment: Air rifle in case, scope, identifying vest with name, cleaning supplies (paper towels, gloves, disinfectant), eye protection

• Safety:

1. Talk with your supervisor before attempting aggressive harvest
2. Check all state and local municipal laws
3. Treat every air rifle as if it were loaded
4. Never point a gun at something you are not willing to destroy
5. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot
6. Always be aware of your target and what is beyond it (i.e. people, pipes, fire suppression systems, glass windows/skylight)

• Before:

1. When proposing service always use the term "aggressive harvest" instead of shooting/killing as the professional industry terminology
2. Talk to customer to gather information and schedule first, identify best time of day with least people present
   
3. Document observations and stipulations by customer such as time of day, interference
   
4. Perform a site inspection with contact to determine where birds are most active, identify flight patterns
   

• Day of Service:

1. Notify site contact upon arrival and have them notify anyone else on site or remove workers/close business if needed
2. Wear a vest or other uniform identifying yourself along with necessary safety equipment
   
3. Keep the air rifle in the case until attempting a shot and put the air rifle back in the case immediately after, the air rifle can look intimidating to people onsite
   
4. If the bird is in an area you can't shoot (i.e. over food area) use a laser to move the bird. Bird calls will also work to attract birds and make them move, especially males
   
5. Remove any dead birds and clean up areas using a microbial disinfectant
   
6. Record results of harvest accurately in the log report
   
7. Check out with onsite contact and schedule a follow up if needed
   

• After:

1. Aggressive harvest should be used in conjunction with other bird control methods
2. Follow-up with deterrents to keep birds away
   

These bird control options are great for smaller, localized bird problems. If you are not sure which option is the best for a specific bird issue, call your supervisor for guidance.

For questions about smaller, localized bird issues you can also email [email protected] for advice from the bird team.

For larger bird issues, send a referral to our Varment Guard Bird Specialist in your area. They have a wider variety of bird control methods at their disposal. No job is too big for our Varment Guard bird team. IF THE JOB REQUIRES A LIFT, IT WILL GO TO VARMENT GUARD.

Create a ticket from the commercial location page to refer a larger bird problem to the Bird Specialist. If the job sells, you will be awarded some sales bonus for making the referral and this ticket will track the referral. Make sure to include the contact name, phone number and email to avoid problems down the road.

FOR EMERGENCY SITUATIONS WHERE A PROGUARD/COMMERCIAL LOCATION IS REQUESTING SERVICE ASAP- PEST TECH SHOULD FOLLOW ANY REQUIRED RESPONSE TIMES- TRY TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM BY: OPENING DOOR, USING A LASER TO HARRASS, MIST NETS OR TRAPPING. CONTACT SUPERVISOR TO INVOLVE VARMENT GUARD IF THESE DON'T WORK.

Varment Guard Bird specialists can quote a variety of solutions for larger, ongoing bird issues. Solutions can include:

• Netting

• Spikes

• Optical gel (larger areas)

• Automated lasers

• Large bird clean-up

• Grid wire (for seagulls)

• Multi-faceted bird control solutions

• And more!