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Attic pest guide (Part 5): Birds & associated pests

Birds and bats in attics are high-liability pests. Not only can they cause significant structural damage and create hazardous messes,...

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Bird Barrier America: Daddi Long Legs

Daddi Long Legs is designed to be a great bird deterrent for large birds like gulls and pigeons.

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Be mindful of the occupational hazard of bird flu

As of early June, the Atlanta, Ga.-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the United States is still experiencing...

Bird-X: Outdoor Laser II

New Outdoor Laser II is a cutting-edge deterrent system that projects dynamic patterns in red and green wavelengths to deter...

When pigeons were war heroes, not pests

USDA-NAL Special Collections Library Technician Jesse Padron has documented the U.S. military's long history with pigeons.

Common grackles are ground feeders of grain and insects. (Photo: Christopher R Mazza / iStock / Getty Images Plus / Getty Images)

Pest spotlight: Common grackles

Grackle populations in North America are noisy, messy birds that can attack people and pets when they perceive a threat...

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Fake cobwebs for Halloween threaten wildlife

With Halloween approaching, wildlife experts are warning people to not use fake cobwebs for outside decorations since it’s a hazard...

Proactive approach to controlling birds

Gregg Schumaker, of Wildlife Control Supplies, shares five tips to be proactive in bird control.

Use a site survey before treating for birds

"The vital first step to putting together an effective plan is a thorough site survey," says Anna Berry, ACE, of...

Checklist for bird evaluations

"Using a bird evaluation checklist to take notes can ensure you capture all the needed information to make recommendations," says...

Understanding birds to prevent them returning

Michael Gallion, of Bird Barrier America, shares knowledge and expertise are needed to control birds.

Water quality matters when treating with sprays

Dan Kramer, of Avian Enterprises, shares how water quality matters when treating with sprays.

Using disinfectants, sanitizers for bird control

"Apply a disinfectant or sanitizer before removing bird droppings, nesting materials and other materials that may be contaminated with disease-causing...

Wildlife Control Supplies: BD-135 Bird Repellent

BD-135 disperses methyl anthranilate into the air to effectively repel birds from outdoor and semi-enclosed areas.

Bird Barrier: Modern Bird Control Training Tour

Each “tour stop” will provide Bird Barrier Installer Certification, Optical Gel Certification, and hands-on experience using the company’s StealthNet, Gridwire,...