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Bird Wiring vs Bird Spiking: Which is the Best Choice for Your Pigeon Problem?
Bird Wiring vs Bird Spiking: Which is the Best Choice for Your Pigeon Problem? Pigeons are one of the ultimate nuisance wildlife pests in NYC. They have plenty of food available and are adept at finding shelters, so they are almost guaranteed to be abundant around your property [...]
How Pigeons Survive the Winter
How Pigeons Survive the Winter Many birds have a reputation for flying south to warmer climates during the winter. This is not the case with pigeons. Pigeons do not migrate. In fact, for pigeons in NYC, winter can be one of the seasons where pigeon populations increase as [...]
How to Keep Squirrels Away from Your Yard
How to Keep Squirrels Away from Your YardAlmost every wildlife infestation begins in your yard. When you have pests outside already, it is far easier for them to move indoors. This is true of squirrels as well. If the weather gets cold, the short distance from your yard to [...]
Humane DIY Pigeon Removal for Homeowners
Humane DIY Pigeon Removal for Homeowners There are many reasons you may not want pigeons around your home. Their droppings are unsightly and smelly. They can also be corrosive, causing lasting damage to your home or car. Pigeons are also a source of disease through their droppings, feathers, [...]
How to Get Rid of Squirrels in Your Attic
How to Get Rid of Squirrels in Your Attic Squirrels can do a lot of damage inside a home. They are messy animals and will leave behind debris wherever they eat. They also leave droppings in the areas where they nest and, like other rodents, they can chew [...]
Are Pigeons More Than Just Pests?
Are Pigeons More Than Just Pests? It can be hard to go anywhere in NYC and not see a pigeon. These birds seem to be almost everywhere as they steal food out of garbage cans, wait for crumbs on sidewalks, and leave their droppings on surfaces. Yet pigeons [...]
How White Nose Syndrome has Affected Bats in NYC
How White Nose Syndrome has Affected Bats in NYC Bat populations have declined for many years in NYC. This is the result of harmful bat control methods and construction that has removed bats' natural habitats. But in the past decade, bats have faced a new threat called White [...]
How to Get Rid of a Squirrel in Your Chimney
How to Get Rid of a Squirrel in Your Chimney Squirrels will almost always get into chimneys for one of two reasons. The first is that the squirrel is a pregnant mother who is looking for a warm and protective place to build her nest before she has [...]
Understanding the Different Types of Bat Problems
Understanding the Different Types of Bat Problems The scope of a bat problem can vary widely. When a person contacts a NYC wildlife removal company, they could be calling about anything from one bat that has flown into their house to an expansive bat colony that has been [...]
How to Inspect Your Home for Bats
How to Inspect Your Home for Bats As summer winds down in NYC, this is a great time to check for bats inside your home. Bats in NYC have a limited time during which they can be removed, generally between August and October, before you then have to [...]
Now is the Time for Bat Exclusion in NYC and New Jersey
Now is the Time for Bat Exclusion in NYC and New Jersey With the beginning of August, it is now possible to safely and legally schedule bat exclusion for your property. The schedule is determined by the bats’ breeding and hibernation cycles, making August to the middle of [...]
How to Choose the Right Bird Control Solutions
How to Choose the Right Bird Control Solutions Before you get started with bird control, it is helpful to take a moment to assess your bird problem. Find out what type of birds you are dealing with, about how many are present, and what the specific challenge is [...]
How the Bird Control Process Works in NYC
How the Bird Control Process Works in NYC Bird control is somewhat different than managing other pests. If you have a bird nest inside your business, removing it is a first step. But another important part of bird control is keeping birds from perching on your property and [...]
