Fall migration is in full swing, and this year is showing record-setting numbers. If you’re a bird control specialist, now is the time to pay attention-not just to resident birds, but to the migrating flocks moving through your clients’ areas. Here’s what’s happening and why it’s a selling point for your services.
According to BirdCast, the fall migration this year has been historic. On the night of October 8, 2025, more than 1.25 billion birds were recorded flying south across the U.S.-a single-night record.
For bird control specialists, this means high volumes of birds are still on the move, and they’re not just passing through remote areas. Your clients’ facilities-farms, feedlots, warehouses-can be directly impacted by these migration pulses.
Many birds migrate at night, starting about 30–45 minutes after sunset and peaking 2–3 hours later. According to BirdCast’s live maps, the direction is generally southward, but wind, weather, and geography can change migration patterns.
For bird control planning, this means you need to consider timing, altitude, and direction. Migrating birds may explore or roost on structures near your clients’ operations, especially if there’s open water, fields, or other attractive features.
Certain areas are particularly important this season. The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge is seeing a steady arrival of puddle ducks, diving ducks, swans, and other waterbirds typical for mid to late October migration.
Other hotspots, like coastal funnels and peninsulas, remain key landing points for massive numbers of migrants, as highlighted by Audubon Magazine.
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Because migration is still strong-especially at night and in key corridors-clients should expect increased bird traffic. This makes proactive bird control crucial. Screening, deterrents, and exclusion systems need to be fully operational now.
Migrating birds often fly at night and at altitude, making roofs, tall structures, and open fields higher risk areas. When evaluating a client site, consider:
Proximity to flyways or stopovers
Orientation of the facility relative to evening migration
Potential roosting spots (water, edges, open fields)
This allows you to propose targeted deterrent strategies during peak migration times.
Large migration waves increase the chance of birds roosting, droppings, or property damage. Record migration nights mean more birds are exploring new areas-your services help prevent problems before they start.
You can turn this migration information into a powerful selling point for clients:
“This fall has seen record migration volumes-your facility is at higher risk for bird intrusion.”
“Peak migration windows are ongoing-we can time our deterrent work for maximum effectiveness.”
“Live migration radar shows high activity overhead. Our services provide proactive protection, not just reactive fixes.”
Bird control is no longer just about resident nuisance birds-migrating flocks are a real and immediate threat, and your expertise protects clients from damage, droppings, and potential disease risks.
Fall 2025 migration is a reminder: birds aren’t just a local problem-they’re constantly on the move, and your clients need help staying protected. Using radar data, migration forecasts, and strategic deterrent plans, bird control specialists can turn this seasonal challenge into an opportunity to provide essential services.