Bird Netting

by Fran Prisco

Why Bird Netting?

Each year more and more commercial buildings are being inundated with pest birds.  Not only are these birds landing on the buildings facades and rooftops, they are actually entering the buildings and living inside.  Buildings such as airplane hangars, warehouses, “Big Box” stores and other wide-open buildings make perfect places for birds to land, roost and nest.  There is protection from the elements, predators and often a food and water source.  To get rid of the birds, one of the best and permanent solutions is bird netting.

Not only do pest birds such as pigeons and starlings build nests in buildings, they also leave behind debris and their droppings.  Bird droppings are known to be acidic and can cause erosion to building materials and product stored in warehouses.  The droppings from birds may also carry any of 60 plus communicable diseases.  These diseases can be transmitted to humans and other animals, especially those with immune deficiencies. 

Bird netting is a cost effective way to keep pest birds out of buildings.  The bird netting is usually installed under the ceiling of the building and can also be installed along the walls if birds are landing there.  Often airplane hangars are protected with bird netting on the walls and under the ceiling.
Installing Bird Netting

Before installing any type of bird control product or system, it is important to do a thorough clean up.  All debris and droppings left behind by the birds must be removed.  It is best to disinfect the area as well especially in food processing plants and warehouses that store foodstuffs.

Bird netting is usually installed by attaching it to a wire system.  It is best to have the netting installed by a professional bird control installer.  It is important that the net remains taught and that there are no openings where birds can enter the netted off area. 

Heavy-duty bird netting is the net of choice for architects and contractors worldwide.  This type of netting can have up to a 10-year guarantee, is U.V. protected and rot proof. 

Properly installed, bird netting will be virtually maintenance free.  It may be necessary to remove netting to change light bulbs or make building repairs.  This is done easily by installing a zipper or access point into the netting.