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NEW YORK CITY'S COMMERCIAL
BIRD CONTROL SPECIALISTS

From rooftops in Midtown to loading docks in the Bronx, AviAway New York installs professional bird control solutions from design to installation. Built for the demands of commercial properties across all five boroughs.

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THE AVIAWAY NEW YORK ADVANTAGE

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BIRD PROBLEMS in NEW YORK CITY are different

New York City's density creates bird problems that most cities never see.

Pigeons, sparrows, and other pest birds thrive there, nesting on rooftops, ledges, HVAC units, and loading docks across the five boroughs.

For commercial property managers, that means more than just a mess. And the longer it goes unaddressed, the more it costs.

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LEARN ABOUT NEW YORKS MOST PREVALENT PEST BIRD SPECIES

Pigeons

Seagulls

Sparrows

Starlings

Crows

SOLUTIONS built for what NEW YORK throws at you

Exclusion-Based Services

Exclusion-based bird control involves installing a barrier product that completely prevents birds from entering the desired area. This is almost always the most effective type of bird control method.

Bird Netting

Prevents birds from gaining entry in areas that are netted off. Netting can exclude all pest birds from roosting or nesting in the area, even those with prior nesting behavior.

Solar Mesh

Blocks birds and other animals from nesting beneath solar panels, even on sites with prior nesting activity. Also works around shutters, window AC units, and under decks.

Grid Wire

A tensioned wire system that prevents landing by making surfaces unstable and uncomfortable. Safe, humane, and especially effective against seagulls.

AviAngle Ledge Exclusion

A UV-resistant angle developed by AviAway that delivers 100% exclusion of birds from ledges. It works on parking garages, I-beams, bridges, & similar structures. One of our most low-visibility installs.

Deterrent-Based Services

Deterrent-based bird control involves installing a product that makes it difficult for birds to land or roost in the desired area. This type of control is effective, but results vary depending on the targeted bird species and the level of bird pressure.

Bird Wire

A low-visibility wire and post system that prevents larger birds (pigeons, crows, and seagulls) from gaining a foothold on landing surfaces. A good fit for historical buildings and aesthetically sensitive areas.
Note: not recommended for smaller birds like starlings or sparrows.

Shock Track

A low-profile electrified track mounted on parapets, ledges, signs, and similar surfaces. After a few exposures, birds become conditioned to avoid treated areas entirely. Available in multiple colors and power source options to fit the structure and aesthetic requirements.

Bird Spikes

Spikes that slightly overhang ledge surfaces interfere with a bird's ability to close its wings on landing, and deter them from treated areas. Available in various sizes across stainless steel, plastic, or combination builds, with the best option depending on application specifics.

Active & Behavioral Deterrents

Disrupt roosting patterns and reinforce avoidance without physical barriers. Most effective in open areas or as a complement to exclusion systems already in place.

Sound Units

Broadcast distress and predator calls that trigger birds' natural avoidance instincts. Sonic or Ultrasonic units cycle through a range of species-specific calls to prevent birds from acclimating over time. Most effective in open or semi-open areas like rooftops and courtyards.

Falconry

Live raptor presence is one of the most effective ways to clear persistent bird activity. Trained hawks and falcons are flown over the property, signaling a genuine predator threat that no other system can replicate. Used on its own or alongside exclusion for high-pressure situations.

Cleanup & Nest Removal Services

Bird activity leaves behind more than a mess. Droppings, nests, and debris create health risks, accelerate structural damage, and signal to other birds that a site is active. We remove it all.

Bird Debris Cleanup

By properly cleaning up bird droppings, a home or business can reduce its risk and ensure a safe environment for all who enter and exit each day. Bird droppings are essentially silent killers, and those who encounter them every day are not always aware of their inherent danger.

Nest Removal

Active nests harbor parasites, pathogens, and debris that compound over time. Removal alone isn't enough. Without addressing access points, birds return to the same spot. We remove nests as part of a broader exclusion plan to prevent them from coming back.

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why AVIAWAY NEW YORK?

AviAway has been solving bird control problems for 30 years. Our New York operation brings that experience directly to commercial properties across all five boroughs, with solutions that are built for the environment, installed to last, and backed by a team that knows this city's bird problems better than anyone.

✔ Free property assessment

Every engagement starts with a no-cost evaluation. We assess the building, the bird pressure, and the environment before recommending anything.

✔ Property-first approach

No two buildings are the same. What works on a Midtown office tower is different from what works on a Brooklyn warehouse. Every solution is built around your specific property.

✔ Up to 10 year material warranty

Depending on the type of installation, it comes with up to a 10-year material warranty. Long-term confidence in the investment.

✔ Federal contractor registered

Cleared and qualified to service federal buildings and government properties across New York City.

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NEW YORK bird control CASE STUDIES

HISTORICAL BUILDING

Location: Brooklyn

Completion Date: October 2025

Project Type: Bird Netting

THE PROPERTY

A landmark commercial property in Brooklyn undergoing a historical restoration project. Bird netting was required as part of the restoration scope to protect the smokestack vent and prevent wildlife interference during and after the renovation.

THE PROBLEM

Pigeons were gaining access to the building's interior through an opening at the top of the smokestack. Over time, corrosive droppings had begun causing damage to the structure's historical brick. A major concern for a historical property.

THE SOLUTION

2" bird netting was selected as the optimal solution for complete, long-term exclusion. Given the chimney's height, limited accessibility, and historical significance, the priority was a system that would last 20+ years with minimal maintenance and low visual impact on the structure.

THE RESULT

Bird activity within the building dropped 100% following installation. Access through the chimney has been fully eliminated, and the system has remained secure and issue-free since install.

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SHOPRITE

Location: Mount Kisco

Completion Date: May 2022

Project Type: Bird Netting

THE PROPERTY

A high-volume grocery center with active truck loading bays. Ongoing delivery operations required the bays to remain open for extended periods, creating an entry point for birds seeking shelter in the overhead structure.

THE PROBLEM

Pigeons and sparrows gaining consistent access to the facility's main loading bays, roosting in the overhead steel and rafters. With bays open through daily operations, standard deterrents weren't enough. Birds had established a persistent presence directly above active loading zones, creating compounding sanitation risks.

THE SOLUTION

A custom-tensioned bird netting system was engineered to fully enclose the ceiling architecture of the affected bays. The heavy-duty net was designed to block access to the entire overhead structure, providing a permanent, non-lethal exclusion solution that works around the facility's operational schedule.

THE RESULT

Bird activity in the loading bays was fully eliminated following installation. By removing access to the rafters entirely, birds were forced to relocate away from the building. The facility has maintained clean, compliant loading operations since install.

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HISTORICAL BUILDING

Location: Brooklyn

Completion Date: October 2025

Project Type: Trapping / Bird Wire

THE PROPERTY

A landmark commercial property in Brooklyn undergoing a historical restoration project. Bird netting was required as part of the restoration scope to protect the smokestack vent and prevent wildlife interference during and after the renovation.

THE PROBLEM

The refinery was experiencing significant bird pressure across multiple exterior surfaces. For a historically significant structure, droppings, feathers, and nesting debris create both cosmetic and long-term structural damage that's difficult and costly to reverse.

THE SOLUTION

Given the scale of the infestation, a two-phase approach was required.

Phase 1 - Population Reduction: A professional trapping program was initiated first. Under this level of pressure, installing physical deterrents before reducing the existing population would be unlikely to achieve long-term effectiveness. Trapping brought activity down to a manageable level before any hardware went in.

Phase 2 - Tension Wire Installation: Once population levels were reduced, a low-profile tension wire system was installed across the targeted ledges and pipes. The system was selected for its minimal visual footprint and long-term durability on complex architectural surfaces, making it well-suited for a building where preserving the structure's appearance is a priority.