Bird

Pigeons

Rock pigeons are the most common urban pest bird, thriving on building ledges, signs, and rooftops across Metro Atlanta neighborhoods.

Starlings

European starlings are aggressive cavity-nesters that often displace native bird species from natural nest sites and shared roosts.

House Sparrows

House sparrows build nests inside vents, exhaust fans, and gutters — blocking airflow and creating fire hazards near dryer ducts.

Health Risks

Bird droppings can carry over 60 known diseases, including Histoplasmosis, Cryptococcosis, and Salmonellosis — all serious to humans.

Property Damage

Acidic droppings corrode metal, paint, and stone; nests block gutters and trap moisture against your roof, accelerating rot.

Mites and Parasites

Bird nests harbor mites, lice, and ticks that can migrate into living spaces — especially after the birds themselves have moved on.

Solar Panel Damage

Birds nest underneath solar panels, fouling them with droppings and chewing exposed wiring — a growing issue as solar adoption rises.

Nesting Season

Most pest bird species nest from spring through summer with multiple broods per year — early intervention prevents cycles from repeating.

Federal Protection

Native species like robins, crows, and most songbirds are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act — any removal must be species-aware.

Noise

Pre-dawn calls and roosting flocks can generate sustained noise that disrupts entire neighborhoods, especially near commercial buildings.

Eviction Strategy

Effective bird control means sealing entry points, removing existing nests, and installing deterrents like spikes or netting before eviction is complete.

Recurring Service

Birds return to favored sites year after year — one-time removal without exclusion almost always fails. Ongoing prevention is what makes bird control stick.