The sound of birds chirping can be peaceful to some people, as it commonly signals the start of springtime. However, this isn’t always the case at commercial facilities, where the presence of birds can pose a variety of risks to employees and customers. Luckily, Copesan are experts in commercial bird control and can help you [...]
By: Madison Grimm Springtime often means increased pressure from pest birds. The best defense is prevention, through consistent maintenance of your facility. Birds are in search of food, shelter and a place to breed, and if your business provides even one of those three things, they may stick around and cause problems for your operations. [...]
It is likely you have a bird feeder or bird bath in your home garden. Maybe even a bird house hanging from your tree. Wild birds can make for a delightful and colorful backyard scene. However, when it comes to your business, some of those same birds can be extremely detrimental. Birds on the exterior [...]
How can I remove bird nests from the gutters of my building? Bird nests in gutters are more common in arid climates because pest birds will find a section of gutter that is covered by a section of roof and think it's a great spot to build a nest during a dry spell. One good [...]
CASE STORY: Believe it or not, the single, most famous problem ever solved at the Washington Monument involved the removal of pigeon droppings! An abundance of bird droppings were creating an unsightly, unpleasant experience for tourists, costing thousands in frequent chemical cleanup which subsequently led to building corrosion due to the harsh nature of the [...]
Where are you in your opinion of pest birds? Do those pigeons, sparrows, grackles, starlings and other pest birds still amuse you or fill you with wonder? Or have you dealt with their droppings long enough? It is easy sometimes to forget how damaging these birds can be, especially when they do amazing things, like learn how to fly [...]
Bird control can be difficult and dangerous to do because of the nature of the job. To evade predators and protect themselves from the elements, birds tend to nest in high, secluded areas that are sometimes difficult to access. Since birds are using these nests to raise their young, you are dealing with both adult [...]
There are several motivating factors that are directing businesses to search for commercial pest control methods to get rid of pigeons, starlings and sparrows. These birds, when in abundance, can create major problems for business owners. In some cases, property values of commercial facilities have decreased because of the infestation of birds. Business owners run the [...]
Spring is known for being the time for rebirth and in the animal world, this becomes very obvious. Mother ducks with their babies tagging along can be seen at your nearest pond while insects like wasps or ants start pouring out of their nests as the weather warms up. If you are a business owner, [...]
