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Professional Bird Removal
One of the more common calls for our wildlife removal specialists is Houston bird removal. They will build their nests wherever they feel it is a safe environment. This can be your attic, dryer vents, or even the chimney. These nests can be disruptive or even dangerous in your home. The best solution is to call us for a home inspection in Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery Counties, Texas.
Some of the more common birds that can become a nuisance are pigeons, sparrows, starlings, crows, geese, and seagulls. Our wildlife specialist can help you in removing these pests and provide you with exclusion to keep them out of your home or business.
They can become a problem in many areas of your property. Often they are found building nests in garages, attics, sheds, chimneys, and soffits. If they aren’t removed quickly, they can create a great deal of damage.
Bird Control From Home, Attic, Vents
There are a number of different ways of performing bird control in Houston. An expert can help you with the best method or getting them out of your home. We can help you with removal and relocation. We can also perform exclusion, which will prevent them from being able to gain access to your home again. Exclusion is one of the best ways of preventing any future problems in your home or business.
Our experts can also help you with the damage that these pest animals can cause. There may be need to repair damage to soffits and vents that they created as they were looking to find entrance into your home. They can also damage the insulation in your attic. Insulation contamination is caused by feces and droppings that they leave. This can also attract insects which can cause further damage. A specialist will remove the damaged insulation, clean the area and replace the insulation.
Commercial Bird Problems
Not only can we handle removing birds from vents and attics, we also can help with commercial problems. They can be a nuisance to commercial businesses. We know the best methods for keeping them from inside and on your building. Once we do an inspection of the property we will give you the best solutions to keep them from returning.
These flying creatures spread dangerous diseases. Breathing in air that has been contaminated by droppings can leave you with a serious infection. Exposure to contaminated air from an infestation of birds can cause someone becoming seriously ill. A professional removal and cleaning ensures that you are safe from the disease that they spread.
Pigeon Control
Pigeons are a species that is common in both city and rural environments. Pigeon control can help you to remove them from your home or business. Pigeons are a disease carrying pest animal. There are a number of diseases that are attributable to pigeons. It is best to remove them as soon as you can. Left untreated, accumulation of pigeon droppings can cause damage to your home. Droppings can cause a roof to begin to rot, which in turn can cause leaks in your home. You should not attempt to clean up pigeon droppings on your own as they are known to cause Histoplasmosis.
Woodpecker Control
Woodpeckers are very recognizable and are known for the loud, pecking noise they make. They can be quite a nuisance to Houston homeowners. They will live wherever they can nest and they will make noise no matter where they are. While these birds prefer the trees, they can also find their way into your attic or the siding on your home or near your chimney.
The pecking noise they make is used to establish their territory so it can be quite loud, especially when inside the siding or chimney. Do not attempt to remove them on your own. These are protected birds and they must be removed with care.
General Bird Removal FAQs
Can you get a disease from bird poop?
Histoplasmosis is an infection caused by breathing in spores of a fungus often found in bird poop. When droppings dry then get disturbed, any diseases living in the feces may become airborne. Dead birds can also play hosts to range of harmful bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
How do you keep birds away from buildings?
The best way to get rid of nuisance birds is to stop them from ever landing. Create barriers and deterrents which are unpleasant to them. Solutions range from reflective lures to strips and tracks.
Are bird nests bad for your property?
Nesting birds can physically damage your property, particularly a roof or home exterior. Not all birds are pests. Some species, like starlings and pigeons, can cause a large amount of mess and damage.
Can I just leave the birds in the home?
Although it may be pleasant to have birds around your home, there are a number of heath and damage risks if they are allowed to stay. They carry a number of parasites which can infest your home. Bird droppings can damage insulation and attract unwanted insects.
Do you harm the birds when removing them?
No, our goal is to find the most effective and environmentally sound method of controlling pest birds.
How do I keep birds out of vents and chimneys?
The best way to prevent birds from getting into your homes vents or chimneys is to install vent covers and chimney caps. Quality materials should be used or birds or other animals will eventually gain access. Sealing off entry points to the home will deny them access.
What are signs of a bird problem?
Birds are very easy to spot and identify. If birds are coming into your attic, you can identify them by their incessant chirping. They also can make noises as they walk and scratch about the attic. Birds are also messy and leave behind nesting materials and large amounts of droppings.