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Simple Solutions to Stop Birds from Flying Into Windows

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    Simple Solutions to Stop Birds from Flying Into Windows Bird Alert Window Decals      Seeing a bird flying into a window is a terrible thing to witness. Once you’ve made sure the bird is okay, the you need to take steps to make sure it doesn’t happen again. The most common reason birds fly into windows is that they don’t see the glass they are hitting or understand what it is. Birds have fantastic eyesight, but they don’t recognize that the glass is a solid object it can’t pass through.   In some cases there may also be something they are attracted to inside the building such as food or water that they can see they are trying to reach. To prevent birds from hitting your windows there are some visual deterrents that can be installed that will help the bird recognize that the glass is something that will obstruct their flight path and it signals to them to stop and avoid the obstruction. Bird Alert window decals help prevent bird...

How to Stop Starlings or Grackle Infestations

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    How to Stop Starlings or Grackle Infestations   Starlings and grackles are pest birds that can cause very serious issues. Often in flocks of thousands of birds, they can overwhelm trees or buildings, whitewashing everything with their sprayed feces. This creates a slip and fall hazard, plus if the feces are not cleaned up, this can lead to structural damage from the uric acid which can corrode all kinds of substrates. Nesting materials can clog pipes and gutters causing water backup damage. Nests are often found in exhaust vents and ductwork which can cause fire hazards and indoor air quality issues as the bacteria, fungal agents and ectoparasites found in starling droppings and nesting materials are responsible for a host of serious diseases, including histoplasmosis, encephalitis, salmonella, meningitis, toxoplasmosis and more. Their huge flocks damage crops and pose a birdstrike threat to airplanes when they gather near airports.   If st...