Bird Control: Effective Solutions for Businesses and Construction Sites

Bird control protects your property, people, and operations. Left unchecked, birds corrode equipment with droppings, clog drains with nesting, and trigger sanitation issues that risk inspections and downtime. This guide covers how to assess pressure, choose the right bird control methods, and keep results durable over time.

Why bird control matters

• Damage and downtime from acidic droppings, blocked gutters, and fouled HVAC.

• Health and safety risks in food, warehouse, and retail environments.

• Construction delays when birds nest on scaffolding or cranes.

  
  

  For complex facilities, see our commercial bird control options. 

  
  

Proven bird control methods

Physical exclusion

For persistent pressure, exclusion is the foundation of bird control.

• Netting seals entry to rafters, courtyards, and canopies. For water features, see pond netting. 

• Grid wire deters larger birds like gulls on wide rooftops and docks. Learn more about grid wire solutions here.

Site Hygiene and Access Control

No bird control system is effective if food and water remain accessible. Spilled grain, open trash, or standing water will keep drawing birds back — and even invite squirrels or rodents that can damage netting. Address sanitation first by cleaning waste, repairing drainage, and sealing bins. With these basics in place, deterrents like netting installations work longer and deliver better results.

Bird control netting installed to protect a commercial canopy from pigeons and seagulls. A long-lasting, humane solution that keeps buildings safe and clean.

How to choose the right bird control strategy

1. Identify species and behavior. Pigeons and gulls respond to different tools. For species-specific guidance, see pigeon control and seagull control. 

2. Consider sensitive assets like glass and public entries. If collisions are an issue, review bird collision mitigation. 

3. Plan maintenance. Schedule inspections, device rotation, and periodic sanitation to prevent rebound.

Installation and maintenance tips

• Secure hardware correctly. Loose netting or wire fails fast.

• Clean droppings and nesting debris with proper PPE before device install.

• Re-inspect high-pressure zones monthly in season.

  For examples of outcomes, browse our case studies. 

Get professional bird control

AviAway performs site evaluations, designs multi-method plans, and installs long-life systems for commercial, industrial, and construction environments. Explore bird control solutions or contact us to scope your site.