Released on: September 13, 2007, 11:13 am

Press Release Author: Meredith Walako / Bird-B-Gone, Inc.

Industry: Small Business

Press Release Summary: Recently Absolute Bird Control polled its customer service
department to find out what the top ten "pest bird" questions they received were.
The list below provides solutions for the most common bird problems home owners'
encounter. If you have a pest bird problem, Absolute has a solution!

Press Release Body: Got birds? Absolute Bird Control is a website dedicated to
providing the very best in affordable and humane bird deterrents. The site offers a
full line of easy to use products that can remedy virtually any pest bird problem,
and the products are designed for home use! Whether you have pigeons under an eave,
geese in your yard, or sparrows nesting on a window sill, Absolute Bird Control has
the right product for you!

Pest birds can be quite a nuisance. They create a mess, and can carry disease such
as West Nile Virus, Avian Flu, and Histoplasmosis. It is important to address a pest
bird problem as soon as one is spotted. The longer birds inhabit an area, the harder
it is to get them to move on.

For years Absolute Bird Control has been dedicated to helping home owners find the
best product for their pest bird problems. The customer service department is
committed to educating customers on the different products available.

Recently Absolute Bird Control polled its customer service department to find out
what the top ten "pest bird" questions they received were. The list below provides
solutions for the most common bird problems home owners' encounter. If you have a
pest bird problem, Absolute has a solution!

1. Pigeons On a roof

Birds like the highest points on buildings for predator and food lookout. When you
take away the option to land there, they will usually move on and find another spot.
Pigeons or seagulls can be deterred by using the spike products. Birds know they
cannot land on such a surface. An outdoor sound deterrent also works well in this
situation. These units are weatherproof, and can cover large areas. Other options
would be the gel repellants. Applied to the roofline, birds do not like the "sticky
sensation" on their feet, and will move on. Making the area uncomfortable will be
your best bet. Because it can be difficult to access a roof area, calling in a
authorized pest control company may be the best way to take care of birds on a roof.
To find an installer in your area, call 1-800-392-6915.

2. Small Birds nesting under and eave or canopy

An eave is the perfect home for a bird. It provides shelter from the elements and
predators. Scents in the nesting material and droppings will lead the bird back to
their own nest. The most important step is to make sure all of the nesting material
is cleaned away. Calling a pest control professional to help aid with the clean up
and installation is your best bet. Bird droppings carry disease, and the proper
protection is a must. Once the nests and droppings are cleaned up, there are several
products that can help. The best way to keep smaller birds out of an eave is to
block them out with netting. The netting acts as a physical barrier. Treating the
beams that the birds are nesting on with the Bird Gel will also help. The Bird Chase
Supersonic, an outdoor sound deterrent, is weatherproof and can be programmed for
smaller birds. Predator calls signal the birds to move away from danger.

3. Pigeons on a Balcony or patio

Pigeons on a balcony or patio area are a very common problem. These areas provide
shelter, and prime nesting locations. Because the birds land indiscriminately on
these areas, it is important to choose something that will encompass the patio or
balcony. Many people have success with stringing visual deterrents such as Mylar
Flash Tape or Scare Eye Diverters. Both use visual scare tactics to frighten birds
away. A sound deterrent can also help with this problem; they cover wide areas, and
require no maintenance. For table tops and A.C. units, the Repeller, a solar powered
unit that uses motion to scare birds, will also work.


4. Geese in yard, making a mess of grass area

Geese are large birds, which create large messes. Absolute Bird Control carries
three different products to deter geese. There is a topical grass repellent called
Migrate. It is made out of grape extract, and geese can\'t stand the taste. Applied
to a lawn area, geese will realize they do not have a food source and move onto a
better spot. There is also a product called the scarecrow which is hooked up to a
garden hose. Every time the unit detects motion it will spray out water. Lastly
there is a sound deterrent called the Goose Chase Sonic, which uses distress calls
of other geese to move geese on. If you only have a few geese any one of the goose
products will work. If you have a greater number of geese on the property, you may
want to consider using a combination of the products.


5. Woodpeckers destroying the side of a home

Woodpeckers peck into surfaces for a three reasons, to look for food, to attract a
mate, and to create a nesting cavity. If woodpeckers have chosen your home to peck
at, there are a few successful items you can use. Visual deterrents, such as the
Diverters, Scare Eye Balloons, or Mylar Tape work well with a woodpecker problem.
These three items have reflective surfaces which woodpeckers will avoid. The Bird
Chase Super Sonic can be programmed for woodpeckers. The unit can cover between 1-5
acres, and is weatherproof.


6. Birds sitting on a window sill

Window sills provide a perch, and often shelter. Making the sill un-usable for birds
is a good way to stop a bird from choosing your window. Products such as the Bird
Spikes or Bird Gel work well in this situation. If you have birds flying into a
window, or pecking at a window, we carry "window alerts". These are decals applied
to the window itself, which help birds recognize the surface, and ignore the
reflection.


7. Seagulls or Pigeons making a mess on a boat or dock

When a boat owner goes out to their boat, the last thing they want to do is clean
bird droppings. The masts and spreaders of boats provide perfect landing spots for
these large birds. We have two great products to help boat owners battle a tough
bird problem. The Bird Spider is a very simple product, with very successful
results. Steel arms bounce in the wind, the motion will frighten birds away. Usually
one spider at each end of a boat will be enough to deter birds. The Repeller, the
solar powered bird deterrent, can also be used on boats. This unit is ideal for flat
surfaces such as canopies or covers. The continuous sweeping motion of the rods will
keep the birds at bay.


8. Noisy Birds in a nearby tree

Its 6:00 am and the birds in a nearby tree are at it again! Usually customers are
troubled with the noise and mess birds create while in a tree. If they are not
nesting you could try the outdoor sound deterrent (the Bird Chase Super Sonic) this
emits predator and distress calls, when birds hear these calls their natural
instinct is to flee the area. Visual deterrents in the tree such as our Mylar flash
tape of scare eye balloons may also help. Fruit growers have success with the Scare
Eye Diverters when trying to protect fruit trees.



9. Birds / Ducks in or near a pool

If you are having problems with birds around your pool you may want to consider the
outdoor sound deterrent. This devices uses predator and distress calls to scare the
birds. It is weatherproof and can be programmed to which bird you are having the
problem with. Because you cannot really treat the pool with surface treatments (like
spikes or gel) this may be your best option. If the problem is ducks in a pool, the
scare eye balloons used in the pool have proven to be successful. The "Scare Eye
Balloon" has mock predator eyes printed on the balloon. Ducks will be frighten by
the site, and move on.


10. Small Birds nesting in a Garage / barn

Nesting Birds are tough to get rid of. Absolute Bird Control gets calls about birds
in a garage or barn area often. Again these structures provide perfect shelter. As
with question 2, netting off areas is the best way to keep birds out. Blocking
access to the rafters or beams that the birds perch on is a great way to protect
these areas. We also carry an indoor sound deterrent called the Bird Chase Super
Sonic. This unit uses high frequency ultrasonic noises to deter birds, and can cover
up to 6,000 square feet.





Using the information in this list can save you time and money! Visit
www.absolutebirdcontrol.com now for information and pricing on any of the products
listed. The customer service team is waiting to help you solve your pest bird
problem today.


Web Site: http://www.absolutebirdcontrol.com

Contact Details: 23918 Skyline
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
1-800-392-6915