It may be pure coincidence that Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds movie was shot right here in San Francisco. If you don’t believe in coincidences – and in this case, we don’t – then you should know that birds can be a problem, especially for businesses. Of course, they don’t need to be a creepy, organized mob of attack birds, like in the movie. Everyday birds doing everyday bird things takes a toll on society. That’s why bird abatement service providers and pest companies that specialize in bird removal exist. Not all bird removal professionals are the same, though, and neither are their services. The right control equation is different for every business in every area. That said, here are tips for choosing the right pest company to address your bird control needs:
Scope of Services
In general, the greater the scope of services a bird control service provider offers, the more experienced and capable they are, and the more likely it is that they’ll be able to address your bird-related issues. Also, it’s likely that a provider that offers more services will be able to adapt to new or more complex bird control needs as opposed to one that’s limited in capability.
Ask About Qualifications
Birds are notorious for carrying and transmitting diseases and pathogens that are very harmful to humans. This makes their handling a complicated issue. Depending on the state and city your business operates in, there may be certain licenses, permits, and safety certificates that bird control service providers need to have. Make sure that any providers you may work with are in full compliance.
Read Client Reviews & Ask for Referrals
The best marketing is word-of-mouth, so you should ask for referrals from people you know who’ve dealt with the same issues, and shouldn’t ignore what former customers and clients are saying about bird control service providers in their online reviews. Generally positive ratings and reviews are usually credible, and may even help you narrow your search from the start.
Schedule an Inspection
Almost all providers will need to inspect your facility to understand your bird-related problems and tailor an effective bird control plan that’s specific to your needs. Avoid bird control service providers that charge for an initial inspection – these companies look to make money without the intention of following through, and even when they do, they tend not to be the best or most effective.
Compare & Contrast Costs, Process & Methods
It’s important to understand that not all bird control service providers are the same. There are some companies that provide ancillary bird control services and aren’t necessarily experts, and others that specialize exclusively in bird control. Ideally, you should engage the latter. Either way, you should compare how much providers charge for certain services, the process taken to complete the services from start to finish, and exactly how they address your bird-related problems. This should weed out the inadequate.
