Hundreds of different bird species call Florida home, and while the feathered creatures are important to the local ecosystem, they can be a loud nuisance if they decide to nest outside your home. Here are some safe and humane ways to deter nuisance birds from infesting your Lake County residential or commercial property.
One effective way to scare away birds is to use their natural predators against them. If you have a dog or a cat, let them outside when nuisance birds start chirping. The continued presence of your pets will effectively send skittish birds flying
If you don’t have pets, one easy way to spook an invasive bird is by purchasing a decoy predator statue. Even the sight of their predators, whether they are real or not, can encourage birds to relocate to a safer area.
If wild birds are nesting on your property, it is likely because something attracted them there. If you have a bird bath or other water feature in your yard, then it might be time to drain it. If you have a bird feeder hanging from a tree or are growing plants that birds like to eat, then take it down and install a bird-prevention barrier around your garden. Of course, these items do not guarantee permanent bird removal. The only way to resolve a growing bird problem is to contact a bird removal professional.
When dealing with nuisance birds, it is important to remember that bird removal is heavily regulated as many bird species are protected by local, state, and federal laws. For certain species, you can only utilize approved removal measures or else you risk breaking the law and having to pay a hefty fine if the protected bird is harmed in any way.
If you’re not well versed in the legality of bird removals or unsure of the type of bird that’s on your property, your best option is to play it smart and call a bird removal professional to take care of your bird issue.
Instead of attempting potentially illegal DIY bird removal methods on your own, rely on the licensed, trained, and experienced bird removal experts at Critter Control® of Lake County.
At Critter Control® of Lake County, our team of bird removal experts are able to safely and humanely get rid of nuisance birds from both commercial and residential properties. Our experienced technicians can also implement prevention measures to ensure that future birds are deterred from nesting near your home or business.
To schedule a consultation and receive a free estimate for our bird removal services, call Critter Control® of Lake County today at 352-204-0074.
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