When birds begin showing up in your commercial facility, exclusion netting may not be the first solution you consider—but it should be. Professionally installed exclusion netting is one of the most effective long-term strategies for keeping birds out of sensitive areas.
At Meridian, we’ve seen the difference it makes—when it’s used at the right time and installed the right way.
What Is Exclusion Netting?
Exclusion netting is a durable, tensioned mesh designed to block birds from accessing open or hard-to-reach areas like roof structures, loading docks, signage, and ceilings. The netting creates a physical barrier that prevents birds from roosting, nesting, or entering the facility altogether.
Unlike visual or sound-based deterrents, exclusion netting doesn’t rely on tricking birds—it creates a permanent boundary that works day in and day out.
Why Timing Matters: Bird Removal Comes First
Exclusion netting works best as a second step. If birds are already inside your facility, netting won’t help until they’re removed. In fact, installing netting over an active infestation can trap birds, causing distress, injury, or worse.
That’s why at Meridian, we always begin with physical bird removal. Once the birds are out, we install netting as a proactive measure to stop the problem from returning.
Professionally Installed Netting Makes the Difference
When netting is installed by an experienced team, it is nearly invisible, taut, and aligned with your facility’s architecture. It protects without drawing attention. At Meridian, we custom-fit each netting solution to blend with your building’s structure and meet operational needs.
Compare this to netting installed by general pest control companies or DIY methods, which often sag, clash with building design, or degrade quickly over time.
Common Areas Where Netting Works Well:
- Interior rafters in warehouses and distribution centers
- Awnings or overhangs where birds attempt to nest
- Open roof structures in arenas, hangars, and retail complexes
- Signage or high ledges not accessible for routine cleaning
Each of these areas can be sealed off without disrupting workflow or compromising your building’s appearance.
Long-Term Reliability with Proper Maintenance
Even the best netting needs occasional inspection. At Meridian, we include follow-up support as part of our exclusion services. We help you develop a maintenance plan so your netting continues to protect your facility well into the future—without requiring constant oversight from your team.
This is where most facilities go wrong—not with the netting itself, but with lack of planning for upkeep. That’s why partnering with a specialist matters.
Exclusion Netting as Part of a Comprehensive Strategy
Exclusion netting alone isn’t a silver bullet—but when paired with professional bird removal and environmental assessment, it’s one of the strongest tools in our prevention toolkit. It works quietly, effectively, and without relying on scare tactics, chemicals, or repeated noise.
Conclusion
Exclusion netting is one of the most effective bird deterrents for commercial facilities—when installed after removal and maintained properly. It prevents birds from coming back and helps your business avoid costly cleanup, customer complaints, and operational disruption.
At Meridian, we help you get it right the first time. Birds out. Netting in. Problem solved.
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