August marks the end of a busy year for birds. Birds have finished nesting and raising juveniles, and bird activity has quieted down. This is actually the best time to inspect your building for entry points, so that you’re prepared for when bird activity spikes again. What works to keep birds out of my building? How can I improve my facility’s operating procedures to prevent birds from causing problems? Answering questions like these now can save you precious time, resources, and money.
Our Integrated Pest Bird Management (IPBM) program can also help you in identifying the how, why, and where of birds entering your facility as well as offer solutions as to how to prevent birds from entering. That being said, we do have these helpful tips for consideration when reviewing your Bird Prevention toolkit:
Train Employees
Teaching the employees the importance of making sure doors are closed, repair tickets are submitted promptly, and cleaning up spills can make a world of difference when it comes to keeping birds out of your facility. August is the perfect time to refresh current employees and get new employees up to speed.
Fix Problems
Do you have vinyl curtains in need of repair or damaged dock seals? Even a broken automatic door or unscreened vent could cause a bird to find its way inside your building. Check your building for any gaps or holes as well that could lead to a bird finding its way inside. Submit a repair ticket to get these fixed now before bird activity picks up again.
Order Service
Schedule an inspection if you have a history with bird problems. If you’ve been waiting to submit a request for repairs, now is the time to get them done.
Update Operating Procedures
After evaluating your building, evaluate if the operating procedures are up to date on how employees can keep birds out of your building. Keeping these procedures current can assist in keeping new employees up to speed.
If you have any questions or concerns about if your building is safe from birds infiltrating this fall, reach out to us for an inspection. We can send you a report of any issues we see that could lead to birds getting inside and causing headaches. Your protection from bird problems is our priority.