If you're having a bird problem, it is helpful to know what species you are dealing with. It is not always easy to tell. Although most people can tell a pigeon from a seagull, birds like grackles, starlings and crows look eerily similar. Other birds like chimney swifts and barn swallows are less recognizable and well-known. Knowing what bird you are dealing with can also help you address your bird problem. Different birds respond to different bird control methods and knowing

Sparrows are common pest birds to encounter. They gather in supermarket parking lots, industrial buildings, factories, feed lots, and your own backyard. Sparrows are also aggressive birds that cause a number of problems. They spread droppings all over the areas they flock in, which can cause a number of diseases including toxoplasmosis and chlamydiosis, as well as present a slip and fall risk. They are also known to dive-bomb humans if they feel their nest is threatened and c

If you have birds hanging around the area where you park your car, there's a high likelihood that one of these days, birds will poop on it. And that's only if they aren't already pooping on it. Bird droppings cause several problems. In addition to being undesirable to look at, the uric acid contained in them can also damage cars and car paint exteriors. So, how do you stop birds from pooping on your car? Let's get into it. A car cover is the first option to stop birds from po

When looking to deter birds from plants and crops, the subject of chemical repellents often comes up. What chemicals work best to deter birds from eating plants and crops? Methyl anthranilate is often the best option for bird deterrent chemicals. Methyl anthranilate is the chemical found in grape flavoring, such as in grape Kool-Aid or other grape-flavored candies. Humans like the taste of it at small concentrations, but birds can't take the taste or smell of it even at low c

Do you have birds landing on your balcony? Birds do this often at hotels, rooftops, residential homes, restaurants, and other commercial establishments. They land on the balconies, disturb the people nearby, and leave droppings all over the ground. If you have this problem, there are steps you can take to fix it. This article will go over how to keep birds off your balcony. Ledge modification devices like bird spikes, bird wire, and electric shock tracks are usually used to k