Most Common Bird Problems

Most Common Bird Problems in Major Cities like Toronto & Mississauga and What You Can Do About It

Most common nuisance birds in larger cities like Toronto, Mississauga, and Markham are starlings, pigeons and sparrows. Most notorious of them all is the Starling. Their bully attitude and small size, allows them to nest in smaller spaces where larger birds like pigeons cannot fit. One such area is the side vent which is usually connected to your bathroom vent, dryer vent, or kitchen vent hood. If you have noticed bird activity around your property and need professional bird removal service, contact our office to book an inspection 1-866-650-1811.

How To Get Rid Of Birds

Birds nest mostly for the reason of raising their family. Before they can actually lay eggs and start raising their chicks, they need to get the nest ready. So once they get inside the structure of your home, they will start building their nest by bringing in dried tree branches, leafs and any nesting material that they can get their beaks on. The best bird removal method is to get them out humanely. Make sure to check for babies first. If there are none, you can start by removing their nest. Nesting material can be potential fire hazard, so make sure to get them all out. After seal the entry point with screening and/or aluminum to block them from getting back in. If you suspect that there might be birds inside, never block the hole. You can use a one way door funnel to make sure the birds can get out and not be able to get back in. If there are babies present, make sure to get them out without touching them directly. Create a fake nest from a winsheald washer fluid bucket and place the babies inside. Put a lot of nesting material in there to keep them warm and comfortable. Hang the fake nest by the hole/entry point. Make sure the parents can find the babies and feed them until they can leave the nest by flying away.

Protect your home against bird intrusions

Now we know that birds like to nest in human made structures like our homes. We also know that they can get in small openings/gaps around the house. To stop birds from nesting in your property, start with a full visual inspection. Block and seal any gaps that you see around with proper screening. If birds cannot get in, they will not nest. That is how you bird proof your property. If you need help with bird removal in Toronto, Mississauga, Markham or any other city in the GTA, call our office 1-866-650-1811 to book an appointment.

Diseases Associated with Birds

• Histoplasmosisis a respiratory disease that may be fatal.
• Cryptococcosisis caused by yeast found in the intestinal tract of pigeons and starlings.
• Louis Encephalitis, an inflammationof the nervous system, usually causes drowsiness, headache and fever.
• Salmonellosisoften occurs as “food poisoning” and can be traced to pigeons, starlings and sparrows.