Bird Pest Control

Common Bird Questions

1. What are the main problems pest birds cause?

   While Australia boasts many beautiful birds, introduced species have settled in urban areas and can cause harm such as structural damage to buildings and storefronts, spreading disease, mites and bacteria, triggering alarms and damaging the reputation of businesses.

2. How do bird control inspections work?

   Our highly trained technicians will inspect common bird hot spots on or near your property, investigating activity and locating any nests. Once a thorough inspection has been conducted, we will prepare a bespoke bird solution for you which incorporates our various bird-proofing tactics. We will secure the area and prevent birds from settling down or building nests.

3. Why choose professional bird control over DIY methods?

   Our bird proofing services integrate efficient methods customised specifically for your problem, while saving you money and time. DIY bird control consists of a lot of physical labour and costly materials. They can also cause further damage to buildings, whereas ours are designed to protect the structural integrity of your building. Particularly important for commercial or heritage buildings.

4. How do acoustic and audible bird control solutions work?

   Acoustic devices can be very effective in controlling pest birds. They deliver a high frequency tone which is inaudible to humans but causes birds to evacuate from the area. It’s a great solution for large open spaces or where other control methods can’t be used.

5. What’s the most economical way of preventing access for birds?

   Netting is the most permanent and cost-effective solution. Our experts will install a stainless-steel wire with a high-quality netting around the problem area. Made with the latest technology and crafted from polyethylene, our netting is highly durable and UV resistant to withstand the hot Australian sun. It also comes in different colours and sizes to suit your needs and the species of problem birds.

6. How do I keep birds away from my home without using harmful chemicals?

   Key steps to helping deter birds from your property include eliminating food sources and preventing entry to harbourage areas (particularly in the cooler months).

7. What are the most effective natural bird deterrents?

   Natural/nonchemical bird control methods can include predator decoys, sound deterrents and visual deterrents.

8. What’s the best way to discourage birds from nesting near my roof or gutters?

   The installation of gutter protection/proofing materials can be helpful in preventing bird access and nesting to these areas along with other roofing spaces. Flick Pest control can provide quotations on these services.

9. Are there any plants or scents that naturally keep birds away?

   It is widely believed that garlic, vinegar and peppermint help keep certain bird species away however this is generally an old wives tale. For serious bird control, professional solutions should be considered.