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Myths and Facts About Birds and Bird Removal

Whether they are out in nature or nesting in your attic, birds are everywhere in NY and NJ. But most people know very little about birds and bird removal. Separating the myths from reality can help you make informed decisions about what to do if you find birds on your property, and also give you a bit better of understanding of how birds behave.

Myth: Adult Bird Will Abandon Their Young If You Touch Them

Some people believe that an adult bird can smell your scent on a baby and it will result in them refusing to care for their baby. The truth is that birds have a limited sense of smell and likely won’t notice that you handled a baby bird. If a baby bird fell out of its nest, for example, you could put it back and the mother would still care for the baby. Often, when a mother doesn’t come back, it is because something happened to the mother.

You still should avoid touching baby birds as this can attract other predators or interfere with the bird learning to fly.

Fact: It Can Be Illegal to Remove a Bird from Inside Your Home

Depending on the type or bird, the season, and your location, this is true. New York and New Jersey both have laws in place to protect endangered bird species. Times of the year when bird nests and babies are present often have increased restrictions.

At NY and NJ Animal Control Trappers, we are up to date on all regulations for bird removal and can ensure we get rid of birds safely and legally. It is legal to remove some birds at certain times of year, and we’ll make sure to let you know if and when we are able to remove birds from your property.

Myth: Birds Are Relatively Harmless on the Property

Birds can carry several diseases that are spread through their droppings. These droppings can be ingested if they contaminate food or inhaled if they dry and turn to dust. The bacteria spread by birds causes:

  • Avian Flu
  • Histoplasmosis
  • Salmonella, and More

Bird nests can also host mites, ticks, and fleas which can endanger nearby people and pets, and they may carry bacteria on their skin that can also spread disease.

Fact: We Do Not Have to Kill Birds to Remove Them

At NY and NJ Animal Control Trappers, we have humane bird control methods that allow us to safely capture birds and return them to their natural habitats away from your property.

We also have exclusion services that can seal up the holes birds use to enter properties and deter them from nesting nearby. Contact us to get rid of birds and keep them out.

Animal Removal Specialists in NYC and NJ
If you have live or even dead animals in or around your home or business that you need removed then we can help! We are Animal Control Wildlife Trapping Services- Rodent and Wildlife Removal in NYC and NJ, we specialize in the trapping and removal of all types of wild animals that may have invaded your territory. We offer 24 hour a day service to NYC, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Bronx, Queens, Long Island City & New Jersey and are just a call away at 646-741-4333!

Our Animal Control Team
The team at Animal Control NYC / NJ is experienced in trapping and removing wild animals and can help you get rid of any wildlife that may be a nuisance to you in your home, office or commercial property. In additional to removing any current animals that may have invaded your home, the Animal Control NYC / NJ experts will be able to provide you with repair and prevention options to keep your home critter free all year around.

Animal Control NYC Can Help You With: 

  • Squirrel Removal

  • Raccoon Removal

  • Bird Removal

  • Mice and Rat Control

  • Bat Control

  • Wild Animal Removal

  • Emergency Animal Control

  • Chipmunk Removal

  • Squirrel Prevention

  • Rodent Control Services

  • Raccoon Trapper

  • & More!

24 Hour Animal Control in NYC, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, Manhattan

Humane Animal Control · Squirrel Removal · ‎Raccoon Removal · ‎Bird Removal · ‎Dead Wildlife · Mice and Rat Control

Animal Control NYC / NJ can help you with trapping and removing wild animals from your property!

Animal Control NYC / NJ offers Humane Animal Control as well as removal of any animals that may have died on your property. Because of the risks of disease, never handle a dead animal on your own, always call a trained professional, it is not worth the risk.

Animal Control NYC & NJ Google Reviews

JM DaVirro
JM DaVirro
2 years ago
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MARIA GELETEI
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3 years ago
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Mohammad A. Saleem
3 years ago
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Minh Hoang
3 years ago
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3 years ago
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Rena Kravitz
3 years ago
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Brianne Dolan
3 years ago
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sharon johnson
3 years ago
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Mary Watterson
4 years ago
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Boris Sholomyansky
4 years ago
We installed solar panels on the roof of our townhouse. Couple days after installation pigeons built a nest under the p... read more
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Helen Pena
4 years ago
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4 years ago
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David Dutch
4 years ago
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Ramesh Dharan
4 years ago
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4 years ago
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Donald Phillips
4 years ago
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Jim Simpson
4 years ago
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Sadia Ali
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Claudia OHara Sacco
4 years ago
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Joshua Olin
4 years ago
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J Wi
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Natasha Montalvo
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62 E Main St Freehold, NJ 07728
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Our experienced technicians will do  a through inspection of your home or office and after the animal removal will usually offer ways to prevent future invasions.

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