If you're a property manager dealing with persistent bird problems, you've probably tried the usual solutions. Bird spikes installed along ledges. Netting stretched across potential nesting areas. Maybe even those plastic owls that are supposed to scare birds away.
And yet, the birds keep coming back.
You're not alone. Many multi-unit properties face chronic bird infestations that traditional deterrents simply can't solve. Let's look at why these common methods often fall short—and what actually works for serious bird problems.
Physical bird control methods like spikes and nets might seem like permanent solutions, but they come with significant drawbacks:
Bird spikes become ineffective over time. Birds are smart. They figure out they can build nests right on top of spikes by dropping twigs and debris until they create a platform. Once this happens, your expensive spike installation becomes useless.
Netting requires constant maintenance. Wind, weather, and determined birds can damage netting. Tears create entry points, and before you know it, you're dealing with birds trapped inside the netting—creating an even bigger problem than you started with.
Coverage is never complete. Birds simply move to the next available space. Install spikes on one ledge, and they'll move to another. It becomes an endless game of catch-up.
Installation costs add up. Covering all potential nesting areas of a multi-unit property with physical deterrents can be prohibitively expensive, especially when you factor in maintenance and replacement.
Meanwhile, your property continues to suffer:
Unlike passive barriers, Avitrol addresses the root of the problem by modifying bird behavior. Here's how it works:
Targeted application. Avitrol is applied specifically where birds congregate, eliminating the need to cover every inch of your property with deterrents.
Behavior modification. Birds that consume Avitrol display distress behaviors that naturally warn other birds away from the area. This creates a lasting deterrent effect that physical barriers can't match.
Long-term solution. While spikes and nets attempt to block access (until birds find a way around them), Avitrol creates a lasting impression that deters birds from returning to your property.
Cost-effective for large properties. Instead of installing and maintaining expensive physical barriers across your entire property, targeted Avitrol treatments provide better results at lower overall cost.
Many property managers report that after years of fighting losing battles with traditional methods, Avitrol finally solved their persistent bird problems. Unlike physical deterrents that birds eventually ignore or overcome, Avitrol creates a psychological barrier that keeps working.
If your multi-unit property is suffering from chronic bird infestation despite traditional deterrents, it's time to consider a more effective approach. Professional Avitrol application can succeed where physical barriers have failed—giving you, your residents, and your maintenance team much-needed relief.
Contact a licensed pest management professional to discuss how Avitrol can be incorporated into a comprehensive bird management plan for your property. Your residents (and your budget) will thank you.