Bird Control, Geese Removal & Pigeon Deterrent News

Managing Nuisance Bird Issues on Your Agricultural Property this Winter

December 17, 2024
The most well-known animal strategies for surviving the cold winter months are hibernation and migration. Many birds, including Canada geese and gulls, migrate long distances to warmer climates – but there are exceptions. Some wild birds choose to not migrate, and instead adjust their behavior to survive in cold areas.... Read More
Flock of birds

Managing Nuisance Birds on Industrial & Commercial Properties this Winter

December 12, 2024
As the outdoor temperatures drop, nuisance birds deploy different tactics to survive: migration or habituation. For migratory birds, cold weather signals the start of the winter season; as such, many flocking birds such as Canada geese, gulls and sandhill cranes migrate to warmer weather in the southern United States and... Read More
Pigeons in snow

Video: Bird Management During Fall Migration

October 29, 2024
Each year from July through December, approximately 4 billion birds migrate through the United States during fall migration. In October and November, larger wild birds, including Canada geese, travel to their southern wintering grounds – and can impact buildings, facilities and grounds while en route. To help commercial and industrial... Read More
Migrating geese

Year-Long Calendar for Gull Management

September 17, 2024
When gulls nest on your property, it can be challenging to pinpoint the appropriate deterrence strategy. Gull behavior changes throughout the year – which means a solution that deters gulls in March may not necessarily be successful in June. For long-term nuisance gull deterrence, you must implement solutions that target... Read More
Flying gull

How to Keep Geese Off Commercial & Industrial Rooftops

August 20, 2024
Millions of Canada geese are currently migrating south to warmer climates, and will continue to do so through late November. During fall migration, geese tend to form foraging flocks, which can be hundreds strong. These flocks travel, eat and loaf in the same areas – including the rooftops of commercial... Read More
Two Canada geese on a rooftop

Budgeting & Planning for Canada Goose Control

July 24, 2024
Canada geese pose problems for property owners year-round. Because goose behavior changes throughout the year, it can be hard to know which management approach should be used to deter geese – and when. When it comes to nuisance geese, there is no one-size-fits-all solution; rather, it is best to tailor... Read More
Two Canada geese on a field

Bird Deterrence Strategies for Water Treatment Facilities

June 25, 2024
High water quality is foundational to both environmental health and human well-being. While the impact of industrial pollutants and agricultural runoff on water quality are often discussed, the role of wildlife – and migratory birds, in particular – is often overlooked. This blog explores how birds affect water quality and... Read More
Flying gulls at sunset

Challenges & Solutions for Preventing Bird Damage to Soft Fruit Crops

June 18, 2024
Over the course of the summer, soft fruits such as wine grapes, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and cherries ripen and mature. Unfortunately, during this pivotal moment for farmers and growers, fruit crops are particularly vulnerable to bird damage. Birds, including starlings, robins, blackbirds, grackles, sparrows, crows and ravens, are naturally attracted... Read More
Bird eating soft fruit