Pest Management Professional, August 2011

tips tricks BIRDS James Rodriguez Territory Manager J T Eaton Co Inc You might think gels are appropriate when a customer doesnt have enough funds to do a job that should require netting spikes shock tracks or bird slopes Dont fall into this trap Misapplied or haphazard applications may cost you more in litigation or a new paint job for a property so sometimes its best to walk away until an agreement can be reached Bird gels are most effective in hardto reach places around chimneys on narrow ledges along gutter edges and curved surfaces in building nooks and on store signs Another use is as a temporary solution over entryways and carports ledges balcony rails or on monuments Heres a quick tip for proper use of gels Apply gels caulking tube type in half in wide strips to a clean surface or try adding some removable tape to the surface beforehand for easy cleanup once the birds are deterred Read more of J T Eatons bird control tips online at Mypmp net tips Rich Martin Technical Training Director Bird B Gone Inc Just like general pest control a proper and thorough evaluation of the property is key to a successful bird exclusion program There are steps that need to be followed and considerations to be taken to determine the proper solution Assessing the customers situation is one of the first steps to take Its important to talk with customers and allow them to tell you what they perceive to be the problem In a lot of cases customers wont call you just because there is a bird on their building However they will call you if that bird is costing them money Customers dont call unless they have a specific reason to invest in bird control In most cases its because of the negative effect on their image the cost of cleanup work stoppages property or equipment damage or inventory damage By listening to customers you can determine their reason and then determine an appropriate cost for their situation Remember always restate their reason for buying in your proposal Read more of Bird B Gones bird control tips online at Mypmp net tips Cory A Gellerstedt Co President Nixalite of America Inc The first step to successful bird control is to thoroughly clean deodorize and sanitize all surfaces Here are three reasons why Protect your health Pest bird and animal droppings nests and carcasses are breeding grounds for hazardous disease bacteria parasites and really bad odors Thoroughly cleaning disinfecting and deodorizing the surface helps protect anyone on site before during and after an installation When working around bird and animal waste wear a minimum of respiratory and eye protection as well as disposable gloves and outerwear Protect your property Left undisturbed bird and animal waste can destroy almost any building material Wood stone concrete and steel are all susceptible If allowed to accumulate it can clog gutters discolor paint corrode I beams ruin cloth awnings and short out electrical equipment for example Eliminate the scent trail Birds and animals are drawn back to the scent of their own waste Thoroughly cleaning and deodorizing all the surfaces eliminates this scent trail and stops nuisance pests from following it back to their old roosts Chrissy Hansen Technical Writer Bird X Inc When it comes to pest birds one of the most stubborn species you will encounter is the Canada goose With a population that has grown exponentially over the past 20 years geese are taking up residence in many places where their presence is less than welcome Canada geese typically seek out open areas around lakes and ponds where access to the waters edge is unobstructed and predators are highly visible This preference makes places like golf courses retention ponds parks corporate grounds and waterfront property ideal for nesting Once geese have settled it can be extremely difficult to make them leave the area The best time to evacuate an infestation of Canada geese is late summer to early winter It is at this time when all the geese can fly again and goslings no longer require special feeding areas that you will experience the most success New arrivals will leave more willingly and original residents will be more likely follow suit Read more of Bird Xs bird control tips online at Mypmp net tips 50 August 2011 Pest Management Professional mypmp net