Other Bird Nesting Management
and Removal Services

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Population Control

Other Bird Nest Management

Birds become a serious problem when they choose to build nests on commercial or industrial properties. While nesting is a natural behavior, when it happens on buildings, equipment, or other structures, it often leads to damage, safety hazards, sanitation concerns and can cause operational and construction delays 

Wild Goose Chase offers professional bird nesting management services that safely remove nests, prevent future nesting, and protect your property from the costly effects of bird activity. Our approach combines humane removal techniques with long-term deterrents to keep nesting under control. 

Understand the Problem

Why Bird Nesting Is a Problem for Properties

Birds such as pigeons, starlings, sparrows, and other species often choose to nest on ledges, rooflines, vents, and inside structural cavities. Once they settle in, the problems escalate quickly. 

Nesting materials can block drains, damage equipment, and increase the risk of fire if they accumulate near electrical systems. Bird droppings not only stain surfaces but also carry bacteria and parasites that create health risks. In some cases, aggressive behavior from nesting birds puts employees or visitors at risk. 

Beyond maintenance concerns, uncontrolled bird nesting can violate sanitation regulations for facilities such as warehouses, food processing plants, and healthcare properties. Addressing nests early prevents these issues and reduces long-term costs. 

Humane Bird Nesting Solutions

Wild Goose Chase helps property managers safely and compliantly remove nests and implement preventive measures to keep birds from returning. Every solution is designed to comply with wildlife laws, including those protecting certain species. If a protected bird species is actively nesting, it is illegal to tamper with or remove their nests, making it important to leave nest removal to professionals. 

How It Works

Our Bird Nesting Management Process

Our process is thorough and tailored to the specific property and bird species involved. 

01

Inspection and Identification

We begin with a detailed property assessment to locate all nesting sites. This includes hidden areas where birds may build nests out of sight, such as under roof structures or inside vents.

02

Nest Removal

Once nests are identified and deemed legal to remove, our technicians carefully extract them using safe and approved methods. Removal includes cleaning debris and sanitizing affected areas to prevent bacteria spread.

03

Preventive Measures

After removal, we offer installation of deterrents and exclusion systems to prevent birds from rebuilding. This may involve sealing openings or installing lasers or other deterrent systems.

04

Ongoing Monitoring

For properties with recurring bird nesting activity, we offer regular monitoring to ensure nests do not return and that preventive measures remain effective.

Long-Term Solutions

Solutions to Prevent Bird Nesting

Preventing birds from nesting in the first place is the most effective long-term solution. These solutions are tailored to the structure and bird species, ensuring that birds move on without harm. Wild Goose Chase offers several preventive measures, including: 

Markets We Serve

Properties That Benefit from Bird Nesting Management

Bird nesting issues are common across many industries and property types. No matter the property type, our solutions are designed to keep structures free from nests and the problems they cause. Our services are ideal for: 

  • Warehouses and Logistics Centers
  • Retail and Shopping Complexes
  • Hospitals, Schools, and Universities
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Food Processing and Manufacturing Facilities
  • Office Campuses and High-Rise Buildings
Regulations

When to Schedule Bird Nesting Services

The best time to address bird nesting is before the breeding season begins or immediately after nests are abandoned. Removing inactive nests and blocking access points during the off-season helps prevent future problems. 

If nests are already active, professional intervention is necessary to ensure compliance with wildlife protection laws. Wild Goose Chase is licensed and experienced in handling nests at every stage, making sure the process is both legal and effective.

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Comprehensive Plans

Why Choose Wild Goose Chase

With nearly three decades of experience, Wild Goose Chase has built a reputation as a leader in humane bird management. Our team includes specialists who understand bird behavior and how to prevent nesting without harming wildlife. By choosing us, you gain access to:

Our goal is to provide lasting relief from bird nesting issues while protecting the integrity of your property. 

Client Testimonials

"The Migratory Bird Management team efforts have made our operations easier. By managing bird population and deterring birds from returning, we have reduced/eliminated the annoyances and dangers of birds affecting staff and vendors performing roof maintenance on our high rise, window cleaners propelling off the building and parkers at our open air six story parking structure. They usher you through the complexities of government requirements and do it with reasonable prices and great follow up. Any building that has birds posing obstacles should reach out to Mike and his team for assistance!"

General Manager, Colliers Sherry K.

"Migratory Bird Management offered a turnkey service, keeping us up to date with their progress throughout the process this Spring and Summer. The team provided pictures and status updates after each visit. Mike even reached out to the City to keep them in the loop on numerous occasions. In 2020 they were able to humanly remove over 2,400 nests and 13,000 eggs from the roof top of the building."

Property Manager, Kroger Real Estate Jennifer B.

"What unbelievable difference compared to the last few years!!! Three weeks into the ‘season’ we noticed a huge decline in the bird numbers. Four weeks after that the seagulls were almost non-existent. We were never ‘dive-bombed’ this year. We didn’t have one customer that complained to us about the birds. I didn’t hear one complaint from our employees about the droppings in our parking lot. Nor did they have to go home and wash their cars everyday like the last few years. We never thought seagulls could have such an impact on our business. Thank you again for solving this issue for us. Definitely money well spent !! Thank you again !!"

DWF Wholesale Florist Patrick G.

"I want to commend your entire team for the excellent work done on the installation of my new bird deterrent laser. Both Gordon and Carla were responsive and helpful in the installation process. They both are experts in what they do. Also, I must say that despite my initial skepticism about the ability of the laser to keep the geese flocks off my property, it has been 100% effective in keeping the geese away. The day before the installation of the laser, I had 27 geese on my 6-acre property. They were so bold I could not scare them away. The day after we turned on the laser, no geese. And we have not seen a single goose for weeks now. I am now free to enjoy our lake home and property without the mess and nuisance of flocks of migratory waterfowl. Life on the lake is good again. Thanks for your good work and your excellent team of Gordon and Carla. I am happy to provide a reference for potential customers of yours. I am sold on the laser."

Murphy Residential David M.

"We’ve proudly been using Wild Goose Chase at our airport since 1999! Sue and the team do an outstanding job with wildlife mitigation on our airport that has helped us in more ways than we can count. Innovation is another extremely favorable attribute that WGC has. We were the first Airport in the United States to use canines for geese control and now one of the first handful of airports to use laser technology as well. Very professional and compassionate staff that honestly cares about our clients. Their work, dedication, and passion for their mission is what make them an industry leader, nota follower."

Chicago Executive Airport, PWK

"Thank you for doing such great work all of these years and being totally responsive to our needs. It has been an easy ride, and you’ve made it easy!"

Head of Natural Resources for Outdoor Garden & Museum

Wild Goose Chase has provided reliable and effective goose management solutions for our golf course for nearly five years. We appreciate the way they work with our budget to provide the best services for the best return on our investment. Our account manager is very knowledgeable about our golf course and always provides recommendations to best minimize the goose population and issues that they cause. They continue to provide a great service without disrupting our golf operations, which is very important to us.

Golf Course Superintendent

"Since implementing the automated laser, we have seen an 80-90% reduction in the number of birds so far this year compared to this time last year. I’ve been impressed so far with the results.”

Fish Farm Manager

"Wild Goose Chase has been a great success with our geese control. Our garden has grown to a considerable height (with a lot of hand watering) and the geese don’t seem to give it a second look."

Downtown Services Manager

"KEI has successfully contracted with Migratory Bird Management (MBM) to provide our clients management of nuisance birds for quite a while now. KEI finds it invaluable that MBM offers a turnkey service, including managing and navigating the required federal permit and reporting process and forms. Mike Michalski and his team are very knowledgeable in bird behavior, bird species, and the unique challenges each present. Mike is always pro-active and keeps us and our clients well informed of their progress in managing this critical service. MBM's professional approach to protecting our client's employees, visitors and property from the hazards of nuisance birds provides a value added service that we can bring to the table for our clients. KEI highly recommends you call Mike and MBM if you are experiencing issues with nuisance birds."

President, Kujawa Enterprises Inc. Chris K.

"Migratory Bird Management was hired to assist with the goose population problem. Within a few short weeks, with the aid of the trained dogs and a remote control boat, the technicians were able to reduce the population to only a few mating pairs. Their repeated visits to the site, both day time and evenings eventually caused the geese to become annoyed and leave the site. Their methodology of irritating the birds with light, sound, and the dogs, without physically harming the geese allows for a solution that protects the wildlife, eliminated the nuisance situation in a manner that was acceptable to everyone."

Senior Asset Manager, Greywold Partners, Inc. Marilyn H.

Protect Your Property from Bird Nesting Problems

Bird nesting may seem harmless at first, but without proper management, it can create costly damage and ongoing risks. Wild Goose Chase offers professional bird nesting management services that safely remove nests and prevent future activity. 

Contact us today to schedule an inspection. Our experts will design a comprehensive plan to protect your property and eliminate bird nesting problems long term.