Prevention is always the best medicine when it comes to bird nest removal, but sometimes we still discover a bird’s nest on our property. There are specific steps you should take if you discover a bird’s nest at your home or business.
Why Remove a Bird’s Nest?
People sometimes underestimate the dangers of bird nests. The nests actually pose a risk to our businesses, homes, and possibly even our health.
- Bird nests bring birds to our property. The bird droppings that naturally accompany a nest are very corrosive and can damage the structure they sit on and anything underneath the nest.
- Debris from the nest can clog gutters and drains and lead to a fire risk if the nest is inside a building.
- The nest itself may contain bacteria, pathogens, parasites, mites, ticks, and other pests. These dangers will remain in the nest even if the bird abandons the nest.
Leaving a nest is like giving the birds an open invitation to return to your location year after year. Bird nest removal is the best option for your business.
If you discover a birds nest:
Let’s say you find a completed nest in or on your building. You can still remove it yourself if the nest is empty and contains no eggs. Nesting season typically runs from March 20 until June 20.
Do not procrastinate the bird nest removal because it is essential you remove the nest before the birds lay eggs.
Once the nest has been removed it is important to then make the area inaccessible and unattractive.
The birds may attempt to rebuild a nest in the same location, but after enough failed attempts, the birds will go elsewhere. Remember, birds are looking for food, water, warmth, shelter, and safety from predators when they pick a location for their nest.
Please follow these steps for nuisance bird species (sparrows, starlings, and pigeons) only. Other bird species may be protected. If you are unsure of what bird species you are dealing with please call us at (855) 362-2200.
Precautions for Bird Nest Removal
If you are removing a bird’s nest there are a few precautions you need to take. The nest must be handled carefully due to the harmful contaminants that may be in the nest or in the bird droppings around and under the nest.
Always use proper safety equipment when handling a nest or touching the areas around a nest. Wear gloves and a facemask during the bird nest removal.
Have a spray bottle with water and spray the nest prior to removal to reduce dust and help contain the nest.
Be sure to carefully sterilize the areas under and around the nest.
Bird Nest Removal
If you discover a nest with eggs or juveniles already in it, contact Meridian Bird Removal. We have proven, professional methods and training to remove the nests and birds from your premises.
In the meanwhile, try to keep all doors closed, especially if the juveniles are feeding and the parent birds are seeking easy sources of food.
If you discover a nest of any federally protected birds, it is imperative the nest remains undisturbed until the birds leave on their own. Then you may remove the inactive nest.
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