Visible activity
Watch for nest material in vents or ledges. This clue is most useful when considered with location, timing, and other evidence.
Wildlife Control
Wild Birds
Control.
Bird control and exclusion for vents, rooflines, ledges, signs, attics, and commercial structures.
Quick answer
What should you know about wild birds?
Birds may nest in vents, soffits, signs, loading areas, attics, and roof structures. Some species and nests are legally protected, so identification and timing matter. Bowers begins with identification and inspection, then matches control, removal, or exclusion to the species, structure, season, and conditions found.
Understanding the problem
A careful look comes first.
Birds may nest in vents, soffits, signs, loading areas, attics, and roof structures. Some species and nests are legally protected, so identification and timing matter.
Open vents, protected ledges, food waste, standing water, and repeated access to nesting cavities encourage bird activity.
IdentifyConfirm the source
ResolveUse the right method
PreventReduce repeat activity
What to watch for
Common signs of
wild birds.
One sign may not confirm the problem. An inspection combines evidence, location, timing, and property conditions.
Tracks or evidence
Watch for droppings below repeated perches. This clue is most useful when considered with location, timing, and other evidence.
Structural clues
Watch for bird sounds inside a structure. This clue is most useful when considered with location, timing, and other evidence.
Repeated patterns
Watch for feathers and debris near openings. This clue is most useful when considered with location, timing, and other evidence.
The Bowers approach
From evidence
to a clear plan.
The exact method depends on the species, activity, structure, season, and conditions found during inspection.
- 01
Identify
Confirm that the activity is from a nuisance bird, locate dens or travel routes, and check for young or protected nesting conditions.
- 02
Resolve
We identify the species and nesting status, evaluate legal and seasonal constraints, remove or exclude where permitted, and protect access points.
- 03
Exclude
Close or reinforce access after the animals are safely out, then address food, shelter, or habitat conditions that support return activity.
Prevention priorities
Make the property
less inviting.
Prevention recommendations should reflect the actual access points and conditions at your property.
Limit access
Screen suitable vents. Apply this step only after confirming it will not trap animals or interfere with needed ventilation.
Reduce attractants
Close roof and soffit gaps. Apply this step only after confirming it will not trap animals or interfere with needed ventilation.
Maintain the property
Reduce food and standing water. Apply this step only after confirming it will not trap animals or interfere with needed ventilation.
Respond early
Address nest starts before eggs are present. Apply this step only after confirming it will not trap animals or interfere with needed ventilation.
Straight answers
Wild Birds
FAQs.
Common questions about identification, control, removal, and prevention.
What are common signs of wild birds?
Common evidence includes nest material in vents or ledges, droppings below repeated perches, bird sounds inside a structure, feathers and debris near openings. An inspection helps connect those signs to the actual source.
Why are wild birds around my property?
Open vents, protected ledges, food waste, standing water, and repeated access to nesting cavities encourage bird activity.
How does Bowers handle wild birds?
We identify the species and nesting status, evaluate legal and seasonal constraints, remove or exclude where permitted, and protect access points.
Can I prevent wild birds from returning?
Prevention may include screen suitable vents, close roof and soffit gaps, reduce food and standing water, address nest starts before eggs are present. The best priorities depend on the property and active source.
When should I call about wild birds?
Call when activity is repeated, inside occupied areas, causing damage, creating a sting or exposure concern, or involving an opening you should not seal without confirming it is clear.
Need help with wild birds?
Tell us what you are seeing and we will help determine the right next step.