Tag Archive: bird control service (167)

Bird Attacks: Don’t Let This Happen to You!

WGC Blogs

February 16, 2020
Our pest bird control, deterrents, abatement, removal, and overall management services prevent the following scenarios from happening on your property, legally and humanely - even for migratory birds. And remember: it's only funny when it doesn't happen to you, and when a slip and fall on your property doesn't cost... Read More

How to Manage Protected Birds without Violating the Law

MBM Blogs

February 15, 2020
All native birds in North America are protected by an international law called the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 and subsequent amendments. Birds migrate and don’t bother with state or national borders. In order to make sure that birds that regularly visit multiple countries are protected, there are other... Read More
Protected Birds without Violating the Law

Protect Yourself from Protected Birds: Follow the Laws

WGC Blogs

February 15, 2020
All native birds in North America are protected by an international law called the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 and subsequent amendments. Birds migrate and don’t bother with state or national borders. In order to make sure that birds that regularly visit multiple countries are protected, there are other... Read More

The Dangers of Bird Waste: Not Just Unsightly

MBM Blogs

February 13, 2020
Wild birds are hosts to numerous diseases and pathogens: bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses. Ordinarily, the risk to human health is minimal because the risk of coming into contact with those diseases is relatively low. However, when a property has a large population of nuisance wild birds such as Canada... Read More
Gull Management: Roof Colony

Got Bird Waste? Get Your Permits in Place!

WGC Blogs

February 13, 2020
The Scoop on Poop and the Diseases it Carries Wild birds are hosts to numerous diseases and pathogens: bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses. Ordinarily, the risk to human health is minimal because the risk of coming into contact with those diseases is relatively low. However, when a property has a... Read More

2020 Bird Conflicts, Solved

MBM Blogs

February 1, 2020
Did you suffer any of these avoidable bird conflicts last year? Goose or seagull attacks Unsightly and unhealthy accumulations of bird droppings Property damage Complaints from tenants, employees or customers Nesting season for geese and other migratory birds is rapidly approaching regardless of weather conditions. Once eggs hatch, very little... Read More
2020 Bird Conflicts, Solved

Solve Your Bird Conflicts for 2020

WGC Blogs

February 1, 2020
Did you suffer any of these avoidable bird conflicts last year? Goose or seagull attacks Unsightly and unhealthy accumulations of bird droppings Property damage Complaints from tenants, employees or customers Nesting season for geese and other migratory birds is rapidly approaching regardless of weather conditions. Once eggs hatch, very little... Read More

Bird Control Success Story: BirdSlide Prevents Swallow Nesting

Pest Bird Control Nesting Swallows

April 26, 2019
An estimated 1 billion birds die every year colliding with windows. Have you ever encountered a situation where you were confused, agitated, irritated, or annoyed? We've all been there, especially with regard to pest birds. This new section seeks to acknowledge these 'ruffled feathers' moments and share how WGC has... Read More

How Birds Put Health & Property at Risk

Pest Bird Control

January 30, 2019
For most people, birds are an everyday part of life. While many enjoy hearing them sing or watching them in flight, these airborne animals can present very real threats to personal health and property. They are known carriers of disease, and their potential impacts on buildings can range from roof... Read More

IDNR Makes Rule Change for Goose Egg Depredation Permits

Goose Management

January 4, 2019
The IDNR has made a change to their requirement to have a permit for each individual property in order to perform goose egg depredation services. This change was made in the summer of 2017 and will affect the Spring 2018 Goose Nesting Season and affects all properties where goose nesting... Read More