Pest Professionals Are Meeting Rising Demand In Bird: Are You?

Bird control is quickly emerging as one of the fastest-growing segments in pest management - and for good reason. Across commercial properties, solar installations, food facilities, and retail spaces, bird pressure is rising. Yet only about 35–40% of pest control companies currently offer dedicated bird control services, leaving a large portion of the market underserved. That gap is creating a surge of opportunities for professionals ready to respond.

Growing Demand and Rising Pressure

Bird-related problems are not just a nuisance - they cause significant property damage, threaten food safety, and create sanitation issues. Despite this, birds currently account for only about 3–4% of total pest control revenue. That’s a huge imbalance when you consider the billions of dollars in commercial property damage birds are responsible for each year.

As a result, more pest control companies are recognizing the opportunity:

• Around 60–65% of companies are not fully engaged in bird control today.
• Of those, an estimated 25–35% are seriously evaluating entry into the segment in the next few years.

Every company entering bird control represents increased service capacity, more jobs, and higher demand for professional solutions.

Companies Already in Bird Control Are Expanding

For pest control companies already offering bird services, the growth trajectory is steep. Bird control is projected to grow roughly 5–6% annually, placing it among the fastest-growing specialty segments in the industry.

Current trends indicate that 60–70% of companies performing bird work plan to expand that division over the next 24–36 months. Expansion typically includes:

• Larger netting and exclusion projects
• More spike and perch deterrent installations
• Increased use of electric track systems
• Growth in solar panel protection

Each of these services requires higher-quality materials and larger-scale installations, which translates into rising per-job demand.

Structural Forces Driving Growth

Several key factors are fueling this surge:

• Commercial pressure is increasing. Airports, warehouses, grocery stores, and manufacturing plants face persistent bird problems that general pest programs cannot solve.
  
• Solar installations are booming. Protecting solar panels from birds has become one of the fastest-growing subsegments, creating repeat demand for mesh, clips, and exclusion systems.
• Birds are smart and adaptable. Cheap or partial solutions fail, pushing companies and clients toward long-lasting, effective systems.
• Labor specialization is rising. Dedicated bird crews mean companies standardize materials and perform larger, more consistent jobs.

Why Pest Control Professionals Are Stepping In

With high demand, low service penetration, and growing commercial pressure, pest control professionals are stepping in to fill the gap. Those entering the space or expanding existing divisions benefit from:

• A segment with strong growth potential
• High-volume commercial projects that require ongoing maintenance
• Increasingly sophisticated and repeatable bird control solutions

Bird control is no longer a side service - it’s becoming a core specialty for pest management companies ready to capitalize on rising demand.

Looking Ahead

If current trends continue, the bird control segment will see:

• Steady adoption among new pest control companies
• Larger and more complex commercial projects
• Specialized installation crews and more permanent exclusion solutions
• Rising per-job material and service consumption

The bird control market is still early in its growth cycle, and companies entering now are positioning themselves to lead as demand continues to accelerate.