"Awesome! Dustin was cheerfully confident that he could help us release a bird that was stuck in our bathroom ceiling fan. He came right away!! A competitor was out earlier and stared at the ceiling fan, listening to the poor bird scratching to get out and couldn’t do anything. Dustin had a can-do attitude and was the hero of the evening for all my children who stood right below his ladder as he caught the bird right out of the air! Then he released it out the front door and went to work sealing the point of entry. Price was fair and he came immediately. Thank you so so much!!!"
"It took Mohamed quite a bit of time to locate an appropriate-sized exterior vent cap to put on the exhaust fan duct running from over the kitchen stove. But he persevered and was able to make full repairs on that ductwork and also on two bathroom ceiling exhaust fans. Old bird nests had blocked the kitchen fan duct, so Mohamed had to coax out all that rubbish so the vent fan could discharge air properly. His ladder went up to the second story level on uneven ground. A gutsy guy!"
"Metropolitan contacted us right away to schedule an appointment. They showed up at the scheduled time and did a thorough job on cleaning the chimney. They were clean and courteous. Will definitely use again. "
"It went pretty well. They actually found a bird in the chimney, so that was helpful. I'd use them again if I needed. They were nice enough and answered all my questions."
"We had a leak at the bottom of the chimney and had them repair it. They stated that the Big Deal didn't cover my repairs. I advised that I had the Big Deal stating that the ad stated they would fix/repair my chimney top to bottom for the price I purchased the Big Deal for. I went ahead, however, I was not impressed with their advertising method and don't find it very forthcoming. As far as their service, I guess they did a good job, as I have not had any further issues with the leak. I am grading the actual service by the men who came out did the repairs."
"He installed the caps and went over fire exits with us. He was great about prevention information and was professional and personable throughout. He was very thorough and explained what and why, which was very appreciated and which ones were a waste of money and why. He was good enough we ended up using him to do our gutters as well."
"They came within a couple hours and successfully removed the bird that got in behind my microwave oven. Their technician, Mundur, was very cooperative and did a great job."
Regular cleaning, proper food storage, sealing entry points, and professional inspections help prevent infestations.
Using audio and visual methods to discourage birds might work initially, but birds tend to acclimate to them over time. While chemical deterrents can show some effectiveness, their results can be inconsistent. Some may dissipate too quickly, and there's a risk they might cause unintended damage to your surroundings. Additionally, birds might become immune or resistant to the impact of such treatments.
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.
You’ll want to call a licensed and insured wildlife removal company that offers:
Full property inspection—indoor and outdoor
Proper animal identification
Written management plan with follow-up visits included
Sometimes birds nest in unwelcome places. Find out how much bird nest removal will cost based on factors like location, bird species, and preventative measures.
