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Birds
Birds
Jamaica, a Caribbean country, has a rich diversity of flora and fauna. The island country also hosts several endemic species that have evolved over millions of years due to geographical isolation. Twenty-eight species of birds are also found only in Jamaica.
Some bird species are considered a real nuisance for businesses. Most pest birds gain entry into premises through loading bay areas or damaged roofing. They are known to:
- Cause property damage by dislodging roof tiles, blocking guttering, building nests and leaving droppings that corrode building material.
- Be aggressive and attack customers and employees, especially during the breeding season when they are defending their young.
- Carry fleas, mites, ticks, lice and other biting insects which can spread diseases and pose a serious health risk.
Adopting expert bird control measures sooner rather than later will ensure your business is protected against the hazards associated with pest birds.
Diseases Carried by Birds
Birds pests are well known to carry a range of diseases and are hosts to other insect pests. Humans can also develop symptoms similar to influenza from the spores from bird droppings.
Professional bird control is not only critical to avoid damage to your property but also to minimize the health risks posed by the presence of certain birds.
Pigeons, for example, are hosts to parasitic pests such as ticks, fleas and bird mites, which can spread to people. The pest insects live on the birds, their droppings and nesting materials. The parasites can invade buildings in search of a new food source.
Bird Infestation Signs
Recognising the signs of a serious problem and getting an immediate solution can drastically reduce the length of time needed to effectively control pest birds.
- Birds settling on roofs or ledges.
- Bird noises - continuous bird cries, especially from young chicks.
- Bird nests - nesting materials strewn about your premises.
- Damaged stock - from pecking and bird fouling.
- Droppings - concentrated in areas where birds roost.
- Debris from nests and feathers - may block guttering and drainage systems, potentially leading to damp damage.
Where to look for bird problems -
- Pigeons use areas of tall buildings and flat roofs to nest.
- Balconies, ledges, guttering and culverts are favourite areas for nesting.
- Seagulls in particular like to flock together on flat roofs.
- Any gap larger than 25mm that allows access to your building is a potential entry point for pigeons.
- Pigeons prefer roof spaces to roost in and can shift loose or damaged tiles to gain access.
Bird Removal
The best way to discourage birds for good is to remove their food sources, however in busy urban areas this is not always a practical solution.
If birds are causing a nuisance at your business premises there are a number of tactics that you can try:
- Removing access to nesting sites (for instance by putting barriers over window ledges) can be an effective bird deterrent.
- Keep any possible food sources well hidden.
- Make sure bin lids are secure and rubbish bags are not left in the open – gulls, especially, have sharp beaks that will make short work of bin bags.
How to Get Rid of Birds
Pest birds can be a real problem for any business. Not only do they cause a mess, but they can also be a health hazard – and a little frightening.
Pigeons and seagulls are normally the worst culprits, especially in towns and cities. Bird removal in these cases is made more difficult by a number of factors:
- Pigeons natural food is grain and seeds but they adapt to urban areas by scavenging processed food, such as discarded takeaways and food waste from dustbins.
- If they can find enough food pigeons breed the whole year round, with a peak between March and July.
- Seagulls will return year after year to the same nesting site, so once they’re established they’re hard to get rid of.
- Seagulls can live a long time - up to 40 years - during which time they can keep on breeding.
Types of Birds
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