removing the birds' food sources and blocking off their nesting grounds with bird netting.

The first step in getting rid of birds at your business is removing the birds' food sources. In most cases, if birds are being a disturbance at a place of business, they are getting into nearby food sources. Common food sources include open trash containers, food discarded on the ground, and food intentionally fed to the birds.

These sources of food should all be removed. Open trash containers should be replaced with covered trash containers, discarded food should be picked up frequently by staff, and people should be reminded not to feed the birds.

Other possible food sources the birds could be getting into are insect infestations (remove the infestation), gardens (cover up with bird netting), and pet food (move inside).

Without a source of food around, birds will lose a major reason to be in the area.

The next step to getting rid of birds at your place of business is to block off their nesting grounds. Birds like to nest in covered, enclosed locations that provide them protection from predators and the elements. These types of nesting grounds can nearly always be netted off with bird netting.

Common bird nesting grounds include in the rafters of buildings and canopies, under HVAC units, under solar panels, on top of chimneys, and on rooftops. The best way to block off these areas is to install bird netting over them. Bird netting is AviAway's top recommendation for most bird control scenarios. Bird netting blocks out birds with 100% effectiveness, will last 20+ years, and will endure all weather conditions. In general, it is the most effective bird control solution.

In the event that birds have already nested, your best option is to call in a bird control company to inspect the site. Almost every bird species is protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, meaning it is illegal to interfere with nesting birds in any way. Even if the species is not a protected species, birds nests are hosts to diseases, parasites, and territorial birds. A nesting bird situation is best left to the experts.

A bird control company can get a permit to relocate birds within the bounds of the Migratory Bird Act of 1918. They will also have the equipment necessary to move the birds, clean the site, and install bird exclusion methods afterwards to ensure the birds won't nest there again next season.

After you have removed the birds' food sources and blocked off their nesting grounds with bird netting, the majority of your bird problem will be solved. Birds will have lost every reason they had to flock in the area.

Removing bird food sources and blocking off their nesting grounds with bird netting will stop even a heavy bird infestation and will prevent birds from coming back.

If you want to further stop any remaining stray birds from flying onto your business property, you have a couple more options. These generally involve blocking birds from perching on ledges, such as business signs, roof lines, fences, and other ledge-like surfaces.

Bird spikes are the first and most common option. Bird spikes physically block birds from landing on protected surfaces. These are a classic bird control option and commonly used throughout the world. Bird spikes are blunted poles that stick up from a surface and prevent birds from being able to land on it.

Bird spikes are a great bird deterrent for stopping birds from landing on a particular surface like a business sign or the edge of a rooftop. They act as a physical barricade keeping birds from landing. Without a place to perch, birds have to find somewhere else to go.

Another option for deterring birds from ledges is electric shock tracks. Electric shock tracks give birds a small electric jolt if they attempt to land on a surface. These are commonly used on rooftop ledges to stop birds from perching atop the building. After a few times landing on the electric surface, birds learn to stay away.

Electric shock tracks work well on a business rooftop or on top of an out-of-reach business sign. They will stop birds from perching and keep them from landing on protected areas.

Summary: To remove a bird infestation at a business, remove the birds' food sources and block off their nesting grounds with bird netting. If birds have already nested, call in a bird control company to inspect the site and to get a permit to move the nesting birds. Once you've removed food sources and blocked off bird nesting grounds, the majority of the problem will be solved. You can block remaining stray birds from perching with bird spikes or electric shock tracks.