option is sticky chemicals that make the birds uncomfortable on the ledge. BirdProof (http://www.bird-x.com/products/bproofliq.html) is non-toxic and does not harm birds, but it can be applied on areas that spikes can't like trees and other smaller roosts.

- Taste aversions. Birds like to eat, just like everything else. Unfortunately, that can mean that they are eating your grass or other plants. Taste aversions are products designed to combat this by making yo

Many people don't realize the effects that a bird infestation can have on a property. Birds cause millions of dollars in damage to property owners every year with nests and nesting behaviors. Also, birds and their droppings can carry over 60 diseases.

Luckily, there are humane and economic ways to control birds. These products can be used alone or in conjunction, usually as part of a comprehensive program that is tailored to your needs.

- Visual scare devices. Visual scare devices are things that range from plastic owls to irridescent tape. Many people purchase plastic owls to scare off pest birds, however, they do not apply them properly. Birds are very clever and very, very stubborn. Anything that does not change will quickly become background to them. For an owl to be effective, it must be moved around the property at least every three days. There are other visual scares, however, that change by themselves. The TerrorEyes (http://www.bird-x.com/products/terror.html), for example, is a large, orange balloon with owl markings and holographic eyes. The eyes appear to follow the birds wherever they go, and this constant change and pressure causes them to leave the area. There are a variety of visual scares available for all different situations.

- Roost inhibitors. Roost inhibitors are designed to do just that: inhibit the roosting behavior of birds. Birds instinctually look for "landing strips", that is, any horizontal surface that they feel comfortable perching on. This means ledges, tree branches, window sills, etc. Roost inhibitors cover or otherwise discourage birds from using the landing strip. The most popular roost inhibitors is bird spikes (http://www.bird-x.com/products/spikes.html). The birds are never harmed by the spikes, as they do not land on them. The spikes are permanent and will require little to no maintenance over a lifetime. Another option is sticky chemicals that make the birds uncomfortable on the ledge. BirdProof (http://www.bird-x.com/products/bproofliq.html) is non-toxic and does not harm birds, but it can be applied on areas that spikes can't like trees and other smaller roosts.

- Taste aversions. Birds like to eat, just like everything else. Unfortunately, that can mean that they are eating your grass or other plants. Taste aversions are products designed to combat this by making you

Visual scare devices are things that range from plastic owls to irridescent tape. Many people purchase plastic owls to scare off pest birds, however, they do not apply them properly. Birds are very clever and very, very stubborn. Anything that does not change will quickly become background to them. For an owl to be effective, it must be moved around the property at least every three days. There are other visual scares, however, that change by themselves. The TerrorEyes (http://www.bird-x.com/products/terror.html), for example, is a large, orange balloon with owl markings and holographic eyes. The eyes appear to follow the birds wherever they go, and this constant change and pressure causes them to leave the area. There are a variety of visual scares available for all different situations.

- Roost inhibitors. Roost inhibitors are designed to do just that: inhibit the roosting behavior of birds. Birds instinctually look for "landing strips", that is, any horizontal surface that they feel comfortable perching on. This means ledges, tree branches, window sills, etc. Roost inhibitors cover or otherwise discourage birds from using the landing strip. The most popular roost inhibitors is bird spikes (http://www.bird-x.com/products/spikes.html). The birds are never harmed by the spikes, as they do not land on them. The spikes are permanent and will require little to no maintenance over a lifetime. Another option is sticky chemicals that make the birds uncomfortable on the ledge. BirdProof (http://www.bird-x.com/products/bproofliq.html) is non-toxic and does not harm birds, but it can be applied on areas that spikes can't like trees and other smaller roosts.

- Taste aversions. Birds like to eat, just like everything else. Unfortunately, that can mean that they are eating your grass or other plants. Taste aversions are products designed to combat this by making yo

(http://www.bird-x.com/products/terror.html), for example, is a large, orange balloon with owl markings and holographic eyes. The eyes appear to follow the birds wherever they go, and this constant change and pressure causes them to leave the area. There are a variety of visual scares available for all different situations.

- Roost inhibitors. Roost inhibitors are designed to do just that: inhibit the roosting behavior of birds. Birds instinctually look for "landing strips", that is, any horizontal surface that they feel comfortable perching on. This means ledges, tree branches, window sills, etc. Roost inhibitors cover or otherwise discourage birds from using the landing strip. The most popular roost inhibitors is bird spikes (http://www.bird-x.com/products/spikes.html). The birds are never harmed by the spikes, as they do not land on them. The spikes are permanent and will require little to no maintenance over a lifetime. Another option is sticky chemicals that make the birds uncomfortable on the ledge. BirdProof (http://www.bird-x.com/products/bproofliq.html) is non-toxic and does not harm birds, but it can be applied on areas that spikes can't like trees and other smaller roosts.

- Taste aversions. Birds like to eat, just like everything else. Unfortunately, that can mean that they are eating your grass or other plants. Taste aversions are products designed to combat this by making yo

ding strips", that is, any horizontal surface that they feel comfortable perching on. This means ledges, tree branches, window sills, etc. Roost inhibitors cover or otherwise discourage birds from using the landing strip. The most popular roost inhibitors is bird spikes (http://www.bird-x.com/products/spikes.html). The birds are never harmed by the spikes, as they do not land on them. The spikes are permanent and will require little to no maintenance over a lifetime. Another option is sticky chemicals that make the birds uncomfortable on the ledge. BirdProof (http://www.bird-x.com/products/bproofliq.html) is non-toxic and does not harm birds, but it can be applied on areas that spikes can't like trees and other smaller roosts.

- Taste aversions. Birds like to eat, just like everything else. Unfortunately, that can mean that they are eating your grass or other plants. Taste aversions are products designed to combat this by making yo

option is sticky chemicals that make the birds uncomfortable on the ledge. BirdProof (http://www.bird-x.com/products/bproofliq.html) is non-toxic and does not harm birds, but it can be applied on areas that spikes can't like trees and other smaller roosts.

- Taste aversions. Birds like to eat, just like everything else. Unfortunately, that can mean that they are eating your grass or other plants. Taste aversions are products designed to combat this by making your plants taste terrible to birds. BirdShield (http://www.bird-x.com/products/birdshield.html) is a liquid made from methyl anthranilate, a natural, non-toxic, food-grade constituent of Concord grapes that the food and flavoring industry has used for years. Birds, however, hate the taste of it and will quickly learn not to eat your plants. GooseChase (http://www.bird-x.com/products/goose.html) is a taste aversion specifically designed to stop geese from munching on your grass.

- Sonic repellers. The bigger guns of bird control. If you don't want to apply any product to your property, a sonic repeller might just do the trick. The BirdXPeller Pro (http://www.bird-x.com/products/bxpel.html) emits the distress calls of the target species and predator hunting cries. You can also change the volume, pitch and interval of the calls, or have them randomized to combat birds' naturally ability to ignore repetitive stimulus.

- Ultrasonic disrupters. If you can't handle the sound of a bird every once in a while, an ultrasonic repeller might be just the thing for you. The QB-4 (http://www.bird-x.com/products/qb4.html) emits ultrasonic waves that disturb birds terribly but humans can't hear. For combination sonic/ultrasonic repelling, the BroadBand Pro (http://www.bird-x.com/products/broadband.html) might be for you.

Bird control is all about figuring out what works best for your property, your budget, and your control needs. A lot of information can be found on the internet, but the best plan is to call an expert at (800)860-0473 for a free consultation. Good luck, everybody.