FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT birds

bird IDENTIFICATION & PREVENTION


WHAT ARE birds?

Birds are flying mammals of all different sizes known for many roles in our ecosystem. These roles are predators, pollinators, scavengers, seed dispersers, seed predators, and lastly ecosystem engineers. In the state of IL we have about as many as 458 different species. In the state of IL all bird are protected, except for European starlings, Pigeons, and House sparrows. These are all non-native birds and do not require a permit to remove nest or birds.

Though some individuals see them as cute and harmless, they do carry some diseases and can cause havoc to ones homes.

ARE birds dangerous?

Wild birds are very dirty and can carry serval diseases, that can be infectious to people. These could be transferred by being bitten, scratched or by their droppings. There are over 60 different diseases birds can transfer over. Birds also carry 50 different types of ectoparasites, which can be transferred over to you.

Not only do they carry many different diseases and viruses, bird can nest in areas that can cause blockage to your home. Which can be a fire hazard, especially in vented areas like your laundry vent, stove, and attics.

Why do I have a bird problem?

Birds look for areas of shelter that is safe from weather, predators and just ways to easily protect their young. They tend to seek out in soffits, attic, deck, garages, sheds, chimney, light fixtures, and any area that provides great access.

HOW DO I GET RID OF Birds?

As stated above most bird species are protected by the government, if they are birds native to our lands you have to get a permit to remove the nests and bird. European starlings, Pigeons, and House sparrows are the birds that can be removed from your home without permits, they are typically the birds that find nesting in your home. Removing the nest from vents and areas that could cause fire hazards is ideal. Sanitize the areas the nest were in, as well when cleaning up poop always wet the poop before you clean it. This will help stop the spread of those pathogens you can be inhaling.

With D&K Pest Control, we remove the nests and sanitize the areas to remove any of those mites or other critters lurking around. When removing we also provide a vent cover so they do not continue to come back.

HOW CAN I PREVENT Birds IN THE FUTURE?

Prevent bird problems in the future by following our expert tips below to make your property less hospitable to these wildlife pests.

  • Evaluate your property for bird entry points and seal up any areas that make it easy for them to home at. 

  • Place mesh screens over vented areas around attics or laundry vents to help keep birds from entering these spaces.

  • Eliminate pest prey infestations that might attract bats to your property with the help of D&K Pest Control.

  • Make sure chimneys are not providing access for birds to invade your property by placing mesh screens and exclusion devices when possible.

  • Not always but sometimes bird intimidators work to scare them off. They have a bunch different types to try to see what might work for your home.

Bird control is a difficult process, and it's often impossible to defeat an infestation of birds on your own. Reach out to D&K Pest Control if you suspect these critters have invaded your property and benefit from our reliable pest control services.