A few pigeons gathering on your roof might not seem like a serious problem. But what happens when their presence starts causing damage you can’t immediately see? Bird droppings can contribute to corrosion of metal roofing, nesting materials can block drainage systems, and birds entering warehouses can contaminate valuable stock. What starts as a minor […]
Birds inside a warehouse can be a frustrating problem to solve. At first, the answer might seem simple: find where they’re getting in and block the opening. But commercial warehouses aren’t closed environments. Roller doors may need to remain open throughout the day for forklifts, deliveries and staff, while the size and structure of the […]
Spring is when many New Zealand businesses begin noticing birds moving beyond occasional visits and starting to build nests around commercial buildings. Once nesting begins, managing the problem can become more complicated. What you should do depends on the bird species involved, where the nest is located and whether it is active. Simply removing a […]
A bird problem that keeps returning is usually a sign that something about the property is still working for the birds. Removing birds, clearing nesting material or installing a deterrent might address what is happening at the time, but if the reason birds are using the site remains, the problem often returns. Understanding why birds […]
As New Zealand moves towards spring, commercial property owners and managers have an important opportunity to identify bird problems before they become established. For several species commonly found around commercial properties, nesting activity increases from late winter into spring. Birds begin investigating potential nesting sites, returning to familiar locations and taking advantage of buildings that […]
More Than Just a Nuisance When most people think about pest birds, they picture droppings on footpaths, noisy pigeons on rooftops or the occasional nest tucked away under an awning. While these issues can certainly be frustrating, they only scratch the surface of the problems birds can create for commercial properties. For businesses, unmanaged bird […]