Summer Bird Prevention Tips for Facility Managers | Keep Your Facility Bird-Free

Stopping birds before they become a costly, messy, and dangerous problem

Summer brings longer days, warmer weather-and for facility managers-an open invitation for pests to move in. While rodents, ants, and cockroaches get a lot of attention, birds are often the most underestimated threat to a commercial property. From roosting in ledges to nesting in HVAC units, birds bring structural damage, disease risk, and cleanup costs that can spiral quickly if ignored.

Here’s how you can protect your facility from unwanted winged tenants before they cause a full-blown infestation.

1. Schedule Regular Bird Inspections

Bird problems rarely start with a massive flock overnight-they usually begin with a few individuals scouting your building for shelter. Routine inspections with a professional bird management company can spot early warning signs such as droppings, nesting material, or feathers in hard-to-reach areas.

Early detection gives you more control over humane removal and long-term deterrence, before the population grows and the cleanup bill skyrockets.

2. Keep Your Facility Clean and Bird-Unfriendly

Birds are resourceful-and messy. They’re drawn to food waste, standing water, and even crumbs in loading docks or employee break areas. Keeping trash tightly sealed, removing outdoor food sources, and regularly cleaning high-traffic areas is critical.

Bird droppings not only look bad-they’re acidic enough to damage building materials, paint, and rooftop equipment. A strict cleaning schedule helps protect your property’s appearance and integrity.

3. Seal Their Entry Points

Just like rodents, birds exploit every gap they can find. Uncovered vents, broken window screens, and openings around doors or loading docks are prime targets.

Installing physical barriers like bird netting, vent covers, and door sweeps can cut off the easy access points birds use to enter attics, warehouses, and rafters.