Seeing a few birds around a commercial property does not necessarily mean there is an infestation. Birds naturally move through developed areas and may occasionally land on rooftops, signs, parking areas, or other structures.
The concern begins when bird activity becomes consistent. Birds repeatedly returning to the same areas, accumulating droppings, nesting materials, feathers, noise, or activity inside a structure can indicate that the property has become an established roosting or nesting location.
At Bird Control Services, we help property owners and facility managers identify established nuisance bird activity and determine which areas of the building need to be addressed.
TL;DR: Signs of a Bird Infestation
- Birds repeatedly gather in the same locations.
- Droppings continue accumulating on building surfaces.
- Nests or nesting materials appear around the property.
- Feathers and debris collect beneath roosting areas.
- Bird noise becomes persistent in or around the building.
- Birds may begin entering warehouses, equipment areas, or other interior spaces.
Are Birds Gathering in the Same Areas?
Repeated activity is one of the clearest signs that birds have established a pattern around a property.
You may notice birds gathering on the same roofline, ledge, sign, beam, overhang, or piece of equipment each day. Some locations may be used temporarily for perching, while others become regular roosting or nesting areas.
Monitoring where and when birds gather can provide useful information about how they are using the property.
Are Bird Droppings Accumulating?
Occasional droppings are common outdoors, but repeated accumulation can indicate ongoing bird activity.
Look beneath rooflines, ledges, signs, beams, equipment, loading areas, and other elevated surfaces. If droppings return soon after an area is cleaned, birds may be regularly roosting above that location.
Recurring droppings can also make it easier to identify which portions of a building require attention.
Are You Finding Nests or Nesting Materials?
Nesting is a strong indication that birds are doing more than temporarily visiting the property.
Twigs, grass, feathers, paper, and other materials may accumulate in protected areas such as beams, overhangs, roof structures, signs, and equipment. Birds may also build nests inside structures when openings provide access.
Because some bird species and active nests are protected by law, nesting situations should be evaluated carefully before action is taken.
Are Birds Getting Inside the Building?
Bird activity can become particularly disruptive when birds gain access to interior spaces.
Warehouses, manufacturing facilities, loading docks, garages, hangars, and similar structures may contain openings large enough for certain species to enter. Once inside, birds may perch on beams, equipment, pipes, lighting, or other elevated surfaces.
Finding droppings, feathers, nesting materials, or hearing bird activity inside the building can indicate an entry point that needs to be identified.
Why Choose Bird Control Services?
Bird Control Services specializes in identifying and addressing nuisance bird problems for commercial, industrial, institutional, military, and religious facilities.
With more than 30 years of experience, we evaluate the bird species, building features, entry points, nesting areas, and roosting behavior before recommending a control strategy. Depending on the property, solutions may include structural netting, exclusion systems, spikes, shock tracks, wire deterrents, perch blockers, cleanup and sanitation, or other professional bird-control methods.
Our goal is to address the conditions contributing to the problem and help reduce recurring bird activity. Contact Bird Control Services today to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does seeing birds on my roof mean I have an infestation?
Not necessarily. Occasional bird activity is normal. Repeated roosting, nesting, droppings, or large numbers of birds returning to the same areas are stronger indicators of an established problem.
Where should I look for signs of bird activity?
Check rooftops, ledges, signs, overhangs, beams, loading docks, equipment areas, and openings where birds may enter the building.
When should I call a professional bird control company?
Professional evaluation may be appropriate when bird activity is persistent, birds are nesting or entering the building, droppings continually accumulate, or previous attempts to discourage the birds have not solved the problem.
