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Bird activity can quickly become a costly issue for businesses, creating health risks, safety concerns, and property damage that can impact daily operations and your reputation. From warehouses and manufacturing facilities to retail spaces and office buildings, commercial bird control helps protect your property, employees, and customers from issues such as:
- Damage to buildings, equipment, and inventory
- Noise and appearance concerns
- Secondary pest activity
- Delays to construction or business operations
Effective commercial bird removal requires careful planning. Many bird species are protected by federal, state, and local regulations. Our experts understand the permits, licenses, and compliance requirements needed to address infestations responsibly.
Rentokil takes additional precautions to ensure the safety of your property, your employees, customers, and our teams, including pre-work safety inspections, on-site ground safety crews, and other situation-dependent measures, such as traffic control.
We prevent bird problems
Find out how Rentokil can help you get rid of and prevent bird infestations.
Commercial bird control solutions from Rentokil
Rentokil uses a customized combination of humane removal methods, exclusion techniques, and specialized deterrent solutions to help manage bird activity and provide long-term protection for your property.
Exclusion and netting
Exclusion helps prevent birds from accessing areas such as ledges, signs, HVAC units, and other common nesting or roosting sites, helping to reduce property damage and health risks.
Trapping
Humane live trapping and removal can be effective in certain situations. This service includes routine visits to ensure trapped birds have access to food, water, and shade until they can be safely removed.
Interior removal
When birds enter a building, removal should begin promptly, as they can become more difficult to remove over time. Humane methods such as single-bird traps, mist netting, or other appropriate techniques may be used to safely remove them.
Visual deterrents
Birds can be deterred from areas using visual tools such as effigies and decoys. These may be used alongside other methods, with periodic replacement recommended to maintain effectiveness.
Audio deterrents
Audio deterrents use sound to deter birds from an area, including species-specific distress calls. Rentokil recommends long-term technologies, such as BirdAlert smart systems, for consistent, targeted results.
UV repellents
UV repellents work by leveraging how birds perceive light, making treated areas less attractive. These discreet solutions help deter small to mid-sized bird species from rooftops, ledges, and other landing areas.
Olfactory and vapor repellents
Birds have a sensitive trigeminal nerve that reacts to certain compounds, including methyl anthranilate (MA), a natural substance found in grapes. When used as an olfactory vapor repellent, MA safely irritates this system, helping deter birds from treated areas.
Applied repellents
Applied repellents can be used in some situations, such as on grass, to deter birds from feeding. By making the area less attractive, birds are encouraged to relocate to more suitable food sources.
Perch deterrents
Perch deterrents help prevent birds from landing on specific surfaces. Options such as bird spikes, wire, spider devices, and tactile gels can be applied to artificial structures without harming birds.
Electric track systems
Electric track systems discourage birds from landing on ledges and similar surfaces by delivering a harmless shock, signaling the area is not suitable for perching.
Grid systems
Grid systems use a fine mesh of cabling or wire stretched over open areas, such as rooftops or water features, to prevent birds from landing. They can also help protect courtyards and outdoor dining spaces and are minimally visible from a distance.
How our commercial bird control services work
Rentokil’s commercial bird control services use a combination of humane removal, exclusion, and prevention methods to help deter birds and protect your property from bird-related damage. Here’s what you can expect:
- A bird control expert will schedule a convenient time to inspect your property and assess the issue.
- We’ll identify nesting areas, potential entry points, and conditions that may be attracting birds to your facility.
- Your technician will recommend a customized treatment plan, including pricing and bird-proofing solutions such as netting, exclusion, or other deterrents.
- Treatment may require multiple visits depending on the severity of the infestation and the solutions needed.
- Before beginning work, our team will walk you through the treatment process and answer any questions you may have.
- We’ll also provide recommendations to help prevent future bird activity.
Call Rentokil today at 1-855-633-6260 or contact us online to learn more about our bird control and removal services.
Health risks with birds
Bird infestations can create serious challenges for businesses beyond property damage, safety hazards, and operational disruptions. Birds and their droppings can also carry more than 60 diseases that may be transmitted to humans, as well as over 50 types of ectoparasites, including bed bugs, chicken mites, and yellow mealworms.
For commercial properties, especially restaurants, food processing facilities, warehouses, healthcare environments, and other high-traffic spaces, these risks can threaten employee safety, customer health, and regulatory compliance
Signs your business has a bird infestation
Bird activity can quickly escalate into an issue for commercial properties, impacting safety, cleanliness, and customer experience. Common signs birds are infesting your business include:
- Bird droppings on sidewalks, entryways, signage, ledges, rooftops, HVAC units, and parked vehicles can create slip-and-fall hazards and sanitation concerns
- Nesting activity in or around buildings, including vents, HVAC systems, signage, and other sheltered entry points
- Roosting or flocking birds on roofs, parking lots, outdoor seating areas, and building ledges
- Excess noise or aggressive behavior, such as swooping near people or high-traffic areas
- Customer or employee complaints related to cleanliness, odors, or bird activity around the property
- Attractants on site, such as uncovered dumpsters, outdoor dining areas, or accessible food sources
You may also notice birds entering vents or gaps in the building envelope or consistently gathering near specific areas of your property.
Bird control services for every industry
Rentokil provides commercial bird control services for the following industries.
Architecture and construction
Wood-destroying organisms like termites and carpenter ants can expose buildings to property damage and put your people at risk.
Bars and restaurants
In the restaurant industry, the presence of pests can quickly drive away business and potentially pose serious health risks for customers.
Educational facilities
Providing a safe, clean, and healthy environment for your students to learn and live is your top priority, and pests can put that at risk.
Facilities management
Pests can quickly multiply and spread to neighboring buildings. Rentokil specialists act as your eyes and ears, helping you protect your investment.
Farming and agriculture
A pest infestation can threaten crop production, contaminate goods and cause revenue loss. Proper pest control can save you money and time.
Food processing
In addition to your own high quality standards, your food processing operation is responsible to regulatory agencies and third-party auditors.
Government
Rentokil works with government organizations across North America to protect their communities from pests and the health risks they pose.
Food retail
Don't let pests interfere with your commitment to food quality and safety. Let us protect your food retail store.
Healthcare facilities
Rentokil's pest prevention services stops pests from ever putting the people in your healthcare facility at risk.
Hotels and lodging
Rentokil understands in the hospitality industry, your brand is on trial with every customer. Don’t let pests damage your reputation.
Manufacturing
Pests in your facility can be signs of undesirable sanitation issues that can result in work stoppages and product safety issues.
Multifamily housing
Multifamily properties so often experience pest problems due to the tenants continually moving in and out.
Museums and antiquities
Museums house valuable and fragile artifacts, art pieces and furniture. Don’t let pests chew their way through history.
Non-food retail
A pest infestation in a retail space can damage your brand and negatively affect customer confidence. Keep your store pest-free with Rentokil.
Offices and commercial properties
Pest problems can impact tenant satisfaction and prevent new tenants from leasing space.
Pharmaceutical facilities
A pest can contaminate products, invalidate research, & threaten environmental controls. We keep your facility protected from these dangers.
Warehousing and logistics
The constant flow of items in and out of these operations creates opportunities for pests to move in, putting health, safety, equipment, and products at risk and your reputation on the line.
Common pest birds for businesses
Canada geese are large waterfowl commonly found on open lawns, parking lots, and near ponds or retention basins. They are highly territorial and leave a significant amount of droppings.
Pigeons can roost on ledges, rooftops, and building façades. They tend to gather in large numbers, creating persistent droppings and nesting issues.
Sparrows are small birds that can nest in tight spaces such as vents, signage, and building crevices. They are highly adaptable and tend to thrive around commercial properties.
Starlings are small to medium-sized birds that travel in large flocks and nest in cavities or structural openings. They can create significant noise, droppings, and sanitation concerns.
Frequently asked commercial bird control questions
The cost of commercial bird control services varies based on factors such as property size, the severity of the infestation, the bird species involved, and the type of control methods required. Costs can also be influenced by access challenges and whether ongoing maintenance or treatments are needed.
There is no single “most effective” bird deterrent. The best solution depends on the bird species, level of activity, and the specific conditions of the commercial property. Rentokil develops customized commercial bird control services using a combination of methods to match each situation. By tailoring the approach to the business and the type of bird present, we ensure the most effective long-term results.
How long it takes to remove birds from a commercial property can vary depending on several factors. Factors such as federal and local regulations protecting certain bird species, the severity of the infestation, and seasonal behavior patterns (such as nesting or migration periods) can affect how quickly work can be completed.
Cleaning up after birds should be done carefully, as droppings can carry pathogens and create hazards. Businesses should use proper protective equipment, avoid dry sweeping, and disinfect affected areas before removing waste. For heavy buildup or contaminated areas, Rentokil’s corrective cleanup services can help safely remove bird waste, sanitize affected areas, and support long-term prevention efforts.