Huntington Bird Control is a completely NON TOXIC and ORGANIC Bird Control Services Company.

People have been attempting to control birds for decades using single-event installations- noise devices and other single deterrents have often fallen short of the goal of removing birds. With the protection status of most bird species and the human demands that birds not be injured, more and more pressure has come upon those who desire to control them to be “humane” in their approach.

Bird control is rarely successful when performed as a stand-a-lone “event”. Although logistics sometimes dictate it has to be done that way, controlling birds using a service mentality will not only provide better results but will often fit more easily into a clients’ budget since it is service related and does not require capital expenditures.

Bird Basics

Birds are one of the most difficult to control pests we deal with. We use regular service schedules to deal with most pests- so the question is “why not with birds”? They fly, they are smart, they can become heavily addicted to nesting sites and we normally cannot harm them. All these factors play to solutions that are ongoing in structure.

Although familiar products like spikes and nets may be helpful, they are not effective as a stand-a-lone “solution”.

 

The Stress Concept

If birds are active at any location, you can assume they are there because it is relatively stress-free. Think in terms of natural predation – if there are natural predators present, the birds will be under stress and will leave, at least until the predator is gone. Natural stresses like raptors or dogs will work but only during the time they are present. Once again, birds are smart and will quickly learn and adapt to the pressure. That is why any successful bird management program will require layers of stress that operate 24/7.

Think in terms of objects like scary eye balloons or noise makers – they may work on migratory birds that are just passing by but once birds figure out that the object will not harm them, they will quickly overcome the fear (stress).

Think of a falcon flying 24/7. Pest birds will leave permanently under this amount of stress- but when the falcon is away, the stress decreases. Likewise, when developing a program to manage birds, think in terms of applying 24/7, relentless pressure. Use products that will apply stress even when you leave. Mix and match the products/methods to achieve the amount of stress necessary to drive birds away. Take away whatever reasons they are there over time – over time being the key. You do not have to “solve” the issue in one visit. Amortize the solutions and the cost over time and you will see results over time as well.

Steps to Success

Take away the Birds’ landing, roosting, loafing areas – this is the easiest thing to do since you can stress birds by getting something on or under their feet to irritate/shock them. Huntington Bird Control offers  patented,easy-to-install, cost effective Electric Shock Systems that use mild static shock to keep birds from landing, roosting and loafing on your structure areas.

A remarkable non toxic bird spray, we refer to as the “Eco Bird Repellent Spray” is a great tool to keep birds under stress. This product is EPA Registered and Approved. Routinely spray areas where birds sit, drink, eat or loaf, whether they are trees, bushes, balconies, buildings, lawns or dumpster areas. This product will provide constant irritation full-time.

Add Hazers – Hazers add the ultimate, full time irritation to any bird problem. Our hazers run on timers that dispense small amounts of MA into the air every few minutes. Birds cannot get away from the irritation and will learn to stay away from areas where hazers are in operation. Hazers use Methyl Anthranilate, a food-grade product made from the skin of the concord grape to irritate birds. The concept is simple: Birds are irritated by acidity; grapes are acidic; MA is made from grapes and is thus acidic; when MA is applied to the air as an invisible haze, birds that inhale the product are extremely irritated and learn to stay away from the area where the product is dispersed.