Are Hidden Bird Risks Threatening Your Company’s Success?
When running a business in St. Louis, it is easy to let the local bird population fly under the radar during your standard risk assessments. However, ignoring species like pigeons, geese, and starlings can lead to genuine liabilities that impact your staff and your bottom line. These birds are more than a minor annoyance; they can actively damage your property’s reputation and your overall revenue.
Reputation, Health, and Safety Risks from Birds
- Droppings can cause slip and fall accidents
- Nesting materials are highly flammable
- Territorial behavior deters customers
- Large flocks create a “dirty” perception
- Bird presence increases contamination risks
- Property damage from pigeons, starlings, and others
Where Do You Find Bird “Hotspots”?
Visible nests and debris are clear signs of bird hotspots, but you should also keep an eye out for birds that are frequently perching or roosting on your structures. If birds are regularly gathering in these areas, they likely consider your building a safe haven. Take a moment to inspect these common problem spots for any signs of habituation.
Overhead
Window ledges and balconies
Rooftops and gutters
Pipes and beams
Awnings and overhangs
In or behind signage
Vents and gaps in siding
Nearby trees
High Foot Traffic Areas
Sidewalks
Entryways
Patios
Parked cars
HVAC units
Shrubs and landscaping
Nuisance Bird Behaviors
The cleanup process is only one side of the coin when dealing with nuisance bird behavior. If your visitors or tenants have started mentioning aggressive birds or constant noise, you have a situation that needs to be addressed. Review your property to see if any of these specific behaviors are currently taking place:
- Making loud noises
- Stealing or scavenging food
- Crowding around trash receptacles
- Swooping or “attacking” people
- Pecking at windows and vehicles
What’s Attracting Birds to Your Business?
Your property may have specific features that act as a standing invitation for birds to move in and stay a while. By pinpointing exactly what is drawing them to your site, you can begin the process of reclaiming your professional space.
Outdoor dining areas
Spilled food debris
Uncovered dumpsters
Fruiting trees or landscaping plants
Bird feeders or people feeding them
Warm exhaust vents
Download Your Bird Management Checklist PDF
Our checklist for nuisance bird management is designed to help you anticipate risk factors and plan ahead. Download a copy, print it out, and keep it handy.
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Whether you are dealing with a handful of birds or a massive flock, any level of activity increases your property’s safety and health risks. It is always better to be proactive rather than waiting for the problem to escalate. Take the proactive approach – invest in professional bird mitigation services today.
Give Bug Out a call – we are St. Louis’s most reliable commercial bird removal specialists – and let’s get your free assessment on the books.