How do I keep birds from pooping on my porch rails?

• <div><p>When it comes to keeping birds from doing their business on your porch rails, you have several DIY options and home remedies you can try: </p><ul><li><p>Tie a fishing line from one end of the deck post to the other. Birds won’t be able to see the line across the railing, so they can’t land on it. </p></li><li><p>Hang wind chimes close by, which may scare birds away. </p></li><li><p>Apply a bird gel repellent to the railings, which contains smells that birds generally don’t like. Or, similarly, you can apply citronella or lemon oil around the railings, since birds don’t like strong smells.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

How long do pest inspections take?

• <div><p>Depending on the size of your home and accessibility, expect professional pest inspections to take between <b>30 and 60 minutes</b>. If you have a large property or limited accessibility, pest inspections may take longer. </p></div>

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So fortunate to have Gnome Lawn Service help with our mowing and edging! Harold & Jordan are thorough, efficient and professional. They were also super with keeping in touch as to the timing of the job. We whole heartedly recommend their service! Thank you Harold & Jordan for such a great job!
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Reviewed in March 2024
Hunter and team did an awesome job -- my yard is big and has tons of trees. I will be calling them next year!
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Reviewed in February 2022
I hired Eagle Home Renovations to put a new roof on my home, and they did a fantastic job! Would recommend to anyone.
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Reviewed in April 2018
We needed someone from Critter Control to figure out where a smell was coming from but we would have had to tear a wall out to get to it (something has gotten into our walls and couldn't get out:(). We were told they would need to come back at a later date to seal off outside critter accesses...
Critter Control of Traverse City
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Reviewed in September 2017
I had a family of raccoons living in my attic. I called Critter Control and they came out the same day. The technician was very professional and knowledgeable. They removed the raccoons and completely restored my whole attic. Insulation and all! Disinfected the entire area. They even helped me...
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Reviewed in July 2017
Called them and they rearranged their day to get a team here within an hour. They found a bad controller/switch, adjusted the pressure on the pressure tank, and replaced the pump - all in under 4 hours.
Berg Well Drilling
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Reviewed in October 2014
Rick Severs was amazing. He was the best contractor I have ever worked with. He was kind, and professional and extremely good at his job. He was in control of the entire job even when he had to use subcontractors for electric, drywall, etc. If something wasn't right, he would fix it without...
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Reviewed in May 2014
Collier's Pest Control is very good and very honest. He's wonderful to work with. The guy was extremely responsive. He beats everybody else's price. They're really good. He has a service that was unbelievable. Anything that's bothersome around the house left these last few months. He has a heavy...
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Reviewed in March 2014
Called Chemical Control and they answered my call right away and we set up an appointment. <br /> They came to the house on the scheduled day and time and sprayed the areas I specified excluding the areas where I did not <br /> want sprayed. They were very accommodating. <br /> They sprayed...
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Reviewed in March 2012
I got them through the phone book. If you have any problem with termites or ants they would come out and take care of it. They also take care and spray homes for ear wigs and anything that has the pest they will help you out with it. In Michigan we have something called ear wigs and you can't...
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Bird Control questions, answered by experts

Yes, many services include cleanup and sanitization to remove droppings and odors. Confirm with your provider.

Pest control and wildlife removal are different services. Pest control specialists typically handle insects and bugs, often using chemicals and poisonous sprays for extermination. Wildlife removal professionals, on the other hand, focus on larger animals. They prioritize humane methods like trapping and relocation, using poison only as a last resort. For insect problems, contact a pest control professional; for issues with other animals, an animal or wildlife removal specialist is the correct choice.

Most treatments take 1-3 hours, but severe infestations may require multiple visits.

When it comes to keeping birds from doing their business on your porch rails, you have several DIY options and home remedies you can try:

Tie a fishing line from one end of the deck post to the other. Birds won’t be able to see the line across the railing, so they can’t land on it.
Hang wind chimes close by, which may scare birds away.
Apply a bird gel repellent to the railings, which contains smells that birds generally don’t like. Or, similarly, you can apply citronella or lemon oil around the railings, since birds don’t like strong smells.

Depending on the size of your home and accessibility, expect professional pest inspections to take between 30 and 60 minutes. If you have a large property or limited accessibility, pest inspections may take longer.

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