Commercial Bird Proofing in Melbourne
Australia is home to about 800 different species of birds, and most are loved and admired by the general population. But as urban sprawl and high-density city living encroach on their habitats, birds can become a nuisance as they adapt to their new situation and take up residence in the available structures.
Buildings such as homes and businesses are ideal habitats for birds, providing them with warmth, shelter, food, and water. But as their numbers grow, they can become a problem. They can nest in different structural features such as ledges, roofs, eaves, and air conditioning vents. This can not only lead to expensive damage due to the corrosive nature of their droppings, but birds can also bring disease which is why bird-proofing solutions are essential preventative measures you should have in place.
Bird droppings carry highly toxic bacteria which can be borne in faecal dust into air handling equipment and breathed in by humans. Living near birds can cause diseases like fungal lung disease, salmonella, listeriosis, sarcosporidiosis, and blastomycosis.
How Pestline can assist
At Pestline, we know about birds. We know their habits and we can put together a bird-proofing solution that either removes a current infestation at your premises or prevents one from occurring in the future. We use only environmentally friendly methods that are safe for people and animals, and we guarantee our treatments with a warranty superior to most of our competitors.
Our bird netting installation is the preferred solution by many of our customers, as it is an environmentally friendly way to deter repeated nesting. Corrective netting, in tandem with other tools like bird spikes, is a long-term bird-proofing option. Our professional bird netting installers have experience installing netting in homes, warehouses, farms, factories and everywhere in between. These bird netting systems are designed to high commercial and industrial standards and are durable, customisable in size and low visibility.
Not to mention that when you successfully proof your property from birds in the first place, you can save yourself a whole lot of hassle finding a bird removal company that specialises in bird mite treatments too.
If the bird infestation has become out of control, bird culling may be the best way to get numbers down and reduce damage quickly. For more information about bird shoots on commercial properties, contact us.
So if you have a bird problem or would like to add birdproofing to your home or business, contact Pestline and we’ll make you an empty-nester in no time.
The Pestline alternative
At Pestline, we only use state-of-the-art chemicals that are safe for humans, pets, and the environment. Our pest treatments are performed by licensed technicians by strict Australian Standards and industry best practices. Our services include:
- Domestic pest control – Controlling pests such as rodents, snakes, ants, roaches, birds, bees, and wasps that can damage infrastructure and spread disease.
- Commercial & industrial pest control – Controlling workplace pests to comply with health and safety regulations and prevent stock damage.
- Pre & post construction pest control – Applying high-quality treatments for termites and other insects by AS3660.2 (Australian termite management standard).
So if you live or work in the Victorian metro area and you’re experiencing a pest problem, act now to protect your investment and contact Pestline pest control services. Book an inspection online or call us for a free quote on 1300 361 646.
FAQs on Bird Proofing
Bird proofing is the use of physical deterrents, like netting, spikes, or wire systems, on ledges, roofs and eaves to stop birds from landing or nesting in the first place, rather than treating an infestation after it happens.
Yes, properly installed bird netting is a humane deterrent, it simply blocks access to a nesting or roosting area without harming the birds, encouraging them to settle somewhere else instead.
Bird droppings are corrosive and can carry bacteria and fungal spores that pose a health risk if breathed in via air conditioning systems, so keeping birds off a building protects both the structure and the people inside it.
Commercial-grade netting systems are built to withstand weather and UV exposure for years, and are designed to be durable, low-visibility and customisable to the size of the area being protected.
Yes, when installed correctly along the full length of a ledge or beam, spikes make it physically difficult for birds to land or perch, which over time encourages them to nest elsewhere.
Accumulated bird droppings can harbour bacteria and fungal spores linked to conditions such as salmonella, listeriosis and fungal lung disease, which is why removal and proofing is a health issue, not just a cleanliness one.
Yes, in cases of an established infestation, removal or culling may be needed to bring numbers down first, with proofing measures like netting or spikes installed afterwards to stop birds coming back.
It’s largely a one-off installation, but a periodic check is worthwhile since strong winds, storms or renovations can occasionally damage netting or dislodge spikes over time.
