What are the best ways to prevent a bird from returning to the nest site?

• <div><p>Both spikes and loose nets can be installed over nest sites to prevent the bird from returning, but nets are not a humane option since birds and other wildlife can get tangled in them. </p><p>Spikes are a humane alternative that deter nesting without harming the birds. In small areas, like vents, a very fine mesh net can be installed to prevent the bird from returning. These nets don't generally pose a risk to the birds.</p></div>

Are geese bad for your lawn?

• <div><p>Small amounts of geese are actually good for the environment. They help spread seeds and lead to more plant growth, but they’re often an invasive species, particularly Canadian geese. This means a small gaggle can quickly grow into a level that litters your lawn with bald patches and excrement. </p></div>

Will a mother bird return to a disturbed nest?

• <div><p>In most cases, a mother bird will return to a disturbed nest after the disturbance has passed. However, it can be hard for a mother bird to find a relocated nest. So, while it’s false that a mother bird will abandon her nest if it’s been disturbed, it’s not a good idea to relocate a nest with live babies or eggs in it.</p></div>

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The guys are great to work with. They took the time to listen to me to do things exactly the way I wanted. This was a complete backyard in a new construction home. Put up a unique fence I found on Pinterest. Did the patio and sod. I was able to layout all the flower beds and they cut in all...
T&S Enterprises
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Reviewed in July 2020
This is a top notch family owned company that I am so fortunate to have hired. Their staff is very professional and have a vast amount of knowledge in many areas such as pest control, blown in insulation, spray foam insulation, crawl space moisture work, termite control, etc. I would recommend...
Redmon Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2019
Great experience! Got my yard under control and looking good!
Southern Style Fence & Lawn Care
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Reviewed in April 2016
<p>All the listed areas of concern were fixed the first day. However, I noticed slight leaking in the master toilet (one of the ones that was fixed) later that night. I called them the next morning at 8:30am and within 2 hours, Mike's son came back to fix the problem. I know some people...
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Reviewed in October 2014
Weed Man has applied fertilizer and insect control to my yard for 3 years. I have been very happy with the service. If I have had problems they have returned and resolved the problem <br />
Weed Man - Dolthan Al
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Reviewed in August 2013
<strong>Hitman Pest Control does not require a contract, was available right away and arrived punctually at the time agreed upon. The cost was very reasonable for a heavy treatment. He did a GREAT JOB and I would hire him again. <br /> </strong> <br />
Hitman Pest Control
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Reviewed in July 2013
Excellent service. They are some of the nicest pest control people in Dothan. We bought an older home and had some significant bug problems from the previous owners. Cooks was willing to work very hard the first two months of service to knock out the pests and now we are on a much more normal...
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Reviewed in May 2012
He is the only pest control that we have ever used. I have used him since I got married. He is has always been good about coming at a certain time. He is thorough and sprays everywhere. He wants to know about any problems. He is very concerned. We will probably use him until he retires.
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"They did a great job. They solved all the problems I had with the chimney and it’s been working perfectly ever since. They also fixed a problem on the roof around the chimney; they replaced the wood around the chimney with a material that would never rot, so they fixed it even better than it was before. It took them a couple of days to do the work. They took care of all the cleanup as well. We've been real happy with them."

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We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Urban Wildlife Solutions L.L.C. strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

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Bird Control questions, answered by experts

Pest control timelines depend on what services are being provided, size and type of infestation, and size of your home. Some inspections can take an hour or more, while preventative treatments only take 30 minutes to complete. Basic spaying for a problem like roaches or termites can take about an hour for small homes, but much longer for large properties and infestations. Consult your pest control pro for a time estimate based on your situation.

Both spikes and loose nets can be installed over nest sites to prevent the bird from returning, but nets are not a humane option since birds and other wildlife can get tangled in them.

Spikes are a humane alternative that deter nesting without harming the birds. In small areas, like vents, a very fine mesh net can be installed to prevent the bird from returning. These nets don't generally pose a risk to the birds.

Small amounts of geese are actually good for the environment. They help spread seeds and lead to more plant growth, but they’re often an invasive species, particularly Canadian geese. This means a small gaggle can quickly grow into a level that litters your lawn with bald patches and excrement.

In most cases, a mother bird will return to a disturbed nest after the disturbance has passed. However, it can be hard for a mother bird to find a relocated nest. So, while it’s false that a mother bird will abandon her nest if it’s been disturbed, it’s not a good idea to relocate a nest with live babies or eggs in it.

The best time of year to remove bats is autumn until spring. In fact, many states have restrictions on bat removal, mandating it to start sometime in August and go up until May. For some states, the removal period stops in March. Your pest control pro should know of any restrictions and can help you pick an optimal time for removal.

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