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Avitrol vs. Bird Netting: The Smarter, More Discreet Choice for Government Facilities

Avitrol Corportation | August 21, 2025

As bird migration season approaches, government officials face a recurring challenge: keeping public buildings free from pest bird infestations. From courthouses and city halls to correctional facilities and transit hubs, nuisance birds can quickly create problems that affect health, safety, and daily operations.

When choosing a control strategy, two options often come up: bird netting and Avitrol. At first glance, both may seem effective, but when you weigh effectiveness, cost, and impact on public spaces, Avitrol is the clear choice.

Bird Netting: A Visible, Disruptive Fix

Bird netting is meant to physically block birds from ledges, rafters, or courtyards. While this can reduce activity in those spots, netting comes with significant downsides-especially for government buildings that serve the public.

Drawbacks of Bird Netting:

Visually Disruptive – Netting alters the appearance of government facilities, sending the wrong message about upkeep and professionalism. Courthouses, city halls, or public service buildings draped in mesh can look neglected.
Partial Protection – Netting only works in the areas it covers. Birds can simply move to another part of the building.
High Costs – Installation requires scaffolding, lifts, and skilled labor-making it expensive upfront.
Maintenance Burden – Nets sag, tear, or collect debris, which can create additional maintenance headaches.
Public Perception – Citizens visiting these buildings may view netting as intrusive and unsightly, undermining the sense of trust and order that government facilities should convey.

In short: while netting blocks some birds, it does so in a way that disrupts both the appearance and atmosphere of important public spaces.

Avitrol: Discreet, Effective, and Budget-Friendly

Avitrol works very differently. Rather than covering your building in netting, trained professionals strategically place treated bait that modifies bird behavior across the flock. A small, controlled reaction signals danger to the rest of the flock, causing them to disperse and avoid the site altogether.

Why Avitrol is Ideal for Government Facilities:

Discreet Application – No visible nets or barriers. Citizens never see or notice the program in action.
Flock-Level Protection – Avitrol impacts the entire group of birds, ensuring they don’t return.
Lower Cost – Professional Avitrol programs typically cost far less than installing and maintaining netting across a government building.
Minimal Disruption – No scaffolding, drilling, or visible alterations to the property. Operations continue smoothly.
Long-Term Results – Keeps facilities bird-free without the ongoing visual clutter of nets.

Government buildings are meant to project order, stability, and professionalism. Avitrol allows them to stay that way-clean, bird-free, and without the unsightly mess of netting.

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Cost and Impact Comparison

Bird Netting – Tens of thousands of dollars for installation, recurring repair costs, and a visible, intrusive presence on the property.
Avitrol – Lower upfront cost, flock-wide effectiveness, and discreet implementation that preserves the peace and dignity of public buildings.

The Smarter Choice for Government Officials

When protecting taxpayer-funded facilities, government officials must consider more than just pest control-they must consider public perception, cost efficiency, and long-term effectiveness.

Netting may stop birds in one spot, but it creates a permanent eyesore. Avitrol, on the other hand, quietly and effectively prevents infestations without drawing unwanted attention.

Take Action Before Migration Season

Once flocks arrive, they can quickly turn a government building into their seasonal home-bringing health risks, structural damage, and costly cleanup. The best solution is to act early.

📞 Contact a certified Avitrol professional today to prepare before migration season begins-and keep your facilities bird-free, discreetly and effectively.