​While some people love to spend time with pigeons on sidewalks or parks, and feed them seeds or breadcrumbs, others view them as pests that can carry dangerous diseases. They can transmit diseases to humans, regardless of whether you love or loathe pigeons. One of these diseases is Psittacosis. Although it is possible to get infected by pigeons, it is not uncommon to be around them. However, certain conditions can increase the risk of getting infected. It is important to understand the signs and how pigeons spread it.

​Crows are intelligent and can adapt quickly to different situations. This means that you will find them almost everywhere in the country. They are easily identifiable by their distinctive black feathers, but their intelligence can lead to them being destructive to property.

​Warehouse owners spend thousands of dollars each year to clean up the mess left by urban pest birds. Crows, gulls and pigeons make use of warehouse surfaces to land, roost and build nests. Because of their acidic elements, bird feces can quickly cause damage to building materials. There are up to 60 diseases transmitted by birds that can pose serious health hazards to warehouse workers. Bird droppings can also contaminate warehouse inventory and production lines. Bird nests can block drainage systems and cause flooding. Warehouse owners should install warehouse bird control systems in order to stop the spread of infections and damage.

Common pest birds that you will encounter are the sparrows.  They can be found in supermarket parking lots, industrial buildings, and factories.

The Migratory Bird Act 1918 may have come up in your research on bird control.  It is against the law to disturb or move birds’ nests.  This act protects nearly every bird species in North America.

Birds love to flock wherever they can find shelter and food, and retail shops are no exception.  Birds of all kinds flock to retail stores including sparrows and seagulls.  Birds can become a nuisance once they make the store their home. They may also spread droppings throughout the area.

Each year, millions of dollars of property damage is caused by birds.  Birds can nest on roofs and in gutters. They can also spread disease and cause damage to gardens and yards.  There are options if you've had problems with birds in your commercial property.  You may have heard of bird exclusion or bird deterrent. If so, you might be curious about the differences and how to use them to your advantage.  Continue reading to find out more about bird deterrents vs bird exclusion and which one may work best for you.