Bird and pigeon control on the North Shore

At a glance: Pigeons and other nesting birds dirty buildings with corrosive droppings, clog gutters and vents, and can transmit diseases and harbor parasites. They are controlled by methods of exclusion and deterrence (anti-perching spikes, nets, sealing of accesses), without harming them.

Bird droppings damage and contaminate

Acidic, they corrode surfaces and pose a health risk. Deterring birds protects your building and your health.

Bird sheet in brief

Type Breeding birds (pigeons and others)
Where it is found Cornices, balconies, gutters and vents
Distinguishing sign Accumulated droppings and nests
Main risk Corrosive droppings, clogged gutters, diseases
Recommended solution Deterrence (spikes, nets) and sealing of access

Recognizing a bird problem

Droppings accumulated on ledges, balconies and ledges, nests in gutters, vents or under solar panels, repeated noises and comings and goings in the same place, and sometimes pests associated with nests.

The risks

The droppings are corrosive and damage masonry, paintwork and vehicles; They clog gutters and can transmit diseases. Nests in vents interfere with ventilation.

How we intervene

We install deterrent and exclusion devices: anti-perching spikes, nets, sealing of vents and cornices, and removal of nests, followed by cleaning and disinfection. The intervention takes into account the regulations on wildlife and is done in a humane way.

Preventing the return of birds

Block vents and ledges, place spikes or nets on roosting areas, and do not leave food accessible. Careful caulking completes the protection (caulking).

FAQ — Birds and Pigeons

Is pigeon droppings dangerous?
Yes: they are corrosive to buildings and can transmit diseases. They must be cleaned carefully and birds must be deterred.
How do you keep pigeons away from a balcony?
With anti-perching spikes, nets and by blocking access to ledges and vents, while removing food sources.
Do you remove nests?
Yes, in compliance with wildlife regulations, followed by cleaning and disinfection of the premises.
Are your methods humane?
Yes: we favour deterrence and exclusion, without harming the birds.

Other animals we capture

Our technicians also intervene for raccoons, skunks, squirrels, groundhogs, bats and moles. See our animal capture service.

A pigeon or bird problem?

Effective deterrence and exclusion throughout the North Shore of Montreal — Laval, Terrebonne, Blainville, Repentigny, Mascouche and surrounding areas.