Bird Control, Geese Removal & Pigeon Deterrent News

Bird Window Collision Prevention Success Story

April 18, 2023
Spring is here, and songbird migration has begun. Along with the wonderful bird watching opportunities, however, comes a grimmer side: window collisions. Window collisions account for nearly one billion songbird deaths every year in the U.S., and skyscrapers account for only a tiny fraction of that. Over half of all... Read More
Window treated with Friendly Feather

Lasers Protect Fisheries from Bird Predation

April 11, 2023
A major source of loss for fisheries in the Midwest is from birds. While exact numbers are hard to pin down, some piscivorous birds can eat a pound of fish per day, and often wound countless others as they search for their meal.     The birds that pose the... Read More
Great Egret hunting fish

How to Manage Bird Nests in Interior Courtyards

April 4, 2023
A goose nesting in the landscaping of interior courtyards In busy, urban environments courtyards are little slices of sanctuary. Amid the noise and speed of concrete jungles, enclosed courtyards are havens of nature for city-dwellers -- and birds agree. With nesting season upon us, you may notice an uptick in ducks... Read More
Goose nesting in an interior courtyard

Manage Your Rooftop Geese this Nesting Season

March 21, 2023
Goose nesting season is upon us, which means flat, elevated surfaces are currently prime real estate for birds looking to lay, incubate and hatch their eggs. The bird species displays a preference for nesting on rooftops, where they have a clear vantage point and can more easily avoid predators. Nests... Read More
Goose standing on a roof

How Do Birds Damage Crops?

March 14, 2023
There is a rich history of agriculture in the midwestern states. With low lands and rolling hills, there is perfect land for growing a variety of crops. In addition to the diverse crop lands, there is also a diverse ecosystem that lives amongst the people and thrives on food that... Read More
AVIX Mark II Laser

Why Do Bird Damages and Attacks Occur?

March 7, 2023
Birds contribute many benefits to the human experience, both economically and socially. They improve our mental health, provide insect control and pollination and are the source of a multi-billion industry built around bird watching and feeding. It’s not all birdsong and beauty however. Birds do a striking amount of damage... Read More
Goose nesting in HVAC

Prevent Bird Damage to Solar Panels

February 16, 2023
Whether your solar panels are on a building, field, or floating in a body of water, they represent a significant investment to you. To birds, however, they can look like a good place to perch or nest. Protecting your investment with effective preventive measures like lasers, can deter birds in... Read More
Solar Panel

Avian Flu Outbreak Going Strong One Year After Onset

February 8, 2023
In what has been characterized as the worst avian flu outbreak in U.S. history, the H5N1 pandemic has killed millions of birds, caused egg and poultry prices to climb and continues to spread among domestic and wild flocks. Many hoped the outbreak, whose U.S. origin is estimated to have begun... Read More
Sick Chicken

How to Ensure Your Crops for the Season

January 27, 2023
As winter comes to its peak in January and February, it can be difficult to think of every detail that goes into the spring planting season. There are plenty of birds that are around year-round on most properties, whether it be in neighboring woods or inside barns and other buildings... Read More

A Guide to Goose Egg Removal Permits in Indiana

January 24, 2023
For those of us in the still-frozen Midwest, spring may seem far away. But warmer temperatures – and new generations of baby birds – will be here before you know it: goose breeding season starts in February and extends through April. Effective bird control can – and often should –... Read More
Geese on ledge