Birds are an essential part of maintaining a healthy ecosystem. They are also fascinating to watch as they fly around. While birds are beneficial, it can be detrimental to your business to have these flying animals hanging around your commercial buildings.
At 911 Wildlife, we are not like most Dallas pest control companies. Instead, we are a team of wildlife rehabilitators who know how to safely and humanely remove wildlife from your home or business. With over two decades of experience in wildlife removal and prevention, we know the best way to keep bothersome birds away from your business.
Types Of Pest Birds Common To The Area
With over 600 different species, Texas has more birds than any other state in the country. Some of the most common types of birds that can become problematic around your business include:
- Pigeons: These are one of the most common types of birds found around businesses and other urban areas. Pigeons have large, stocky bodies and small heads. Their bodies are usually covered in gray or blue feathers, and their wings could have two dark stripes, several dark spots, or solid coloring.
- Swallows: This type of bird is smaller than a pigeon. On average, swallows are about three to nine inches long. Typically, this bird has a combination of blue, dark gray, and red feathers on their bodies and white feathers on their underside.
- Grackles: This type of bird is often mistaken for a crow. However, unlike crows, grackles tend to have more varieties when it comes to color combinations. Males are usually more colorful and have a combination of black, yellow, violet, and dark blue feathers. Female grackles are usually dark brown.
All of these birds can be found in rural areas. However, during the colder months when food is scarce, these birds will usually flock to the city where food is easier to find.
All The Problems Pest Birds Can Create For Your Business
Birds may be fun to look at, but they can actually be quite dangerous to have around. Birds are able to carry and spread a wide range of diseases which include:
- Salmonellosis
- Avian tuberculosis
- Chlamydiosis
- Avian influenza
- Colibacillosis
- Encephalitis
Birds can spread these dangerous illnesses to you and your customers by leaving their droppings around your business. If you own a restaurant or serve food inside your business, the mere sight of bird droppings around the building can make your customers run away and never come back.
Why Birds Are Attracted To Some Businesses More Than Others
Many birds find it difficult to find a safe place to nest in the city. If your building has a gutter system, overhangs, or awnings, they are more likely to pick your business as a place to roost. Birds are constantly looking for a reliable food source. If your business serves food or is near a restaurant, you are more likely to see birds hanging around.
The Most Effective Bird Control Solution For Your Property
If you want to keep birds away from your business, there are a few things that you can do. For starters, if you throw away food often, you will want to make sure that your outside dumpsters have a lid. Also, you should clean your gutters frequently and block off any openings around your building that could be used as a place for birds to nest.
At 911 Wildlife, we can help you to keep your Dallas business bird-free. We specialize in bird control and have a wide range of humane and safe bird prevention options. Give us a call today to see how we can help you!
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