Although there are plenty of clubs centered around the tracking and viewing of beautiful bird species, they become much less charming when they start trying to break their way into your home or business. Not only can they be loud and unsightly, but they also pose a health risk.

The most common nuisance birds in Grass Valley, California, are pigeons, starlings, and house sparrows. Many bird lovers refer to house sparrows as weeds of the air and flying rats. Starlings can gather in large, noisy flocks that deface communities with their droppings, sometimes in the thousands. The excrement can cause the buildings to deteriorate, as it releases acid and corrodes the outward material. They'll also attack crops and other plants, tearing up your garden, landscaping, and farmland.

Woodpeckers have also posed a problem for many farms and homeowners. There have been 15 species of woodpecker recorded in the state, each of which hammers on wood and metal, trying to chisel out holes for nests. Though trees would normally be the birds' preferred pecking place, they've also gone after barns, fence posts, and even utility poles.

Dealing with birds isn't as simple as just shooing them away. And unfortunately, property owners aren't always free to get rid of them in the ways they'd like. United States Law protects all species of migratory birds through The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. Woodpeckers and some species of sparrows fall into that category. Breaking this law comes with stiff fines and potential jail time.

Keeping birds away for good requires a full inspection of your property from a licensed wildlife control technician. From there, it is time to bolster your home or business' defense against pesky creatures. That can include screens to cover up vents and roof openings where birds could have snuck in. Metal bird spikes can be installed on roofs, window sills, and eaves to keep the winged beasts from landing. Those have the extra benefit of fending off other pests like squirrels.

Exclusion should also include good cleanup. Birds and their droppings carry over 60 diseases, like salmonellosis, tuberculosis, and toxoplasmosis. Pigeons, starlings, and sparrows carry bed bugs, mites, and mealworms. The feathers and excrement the animals leave behind put people at risk of exposure to disease and bacteria. Since the materials the birds leave behind can post a health risk, it's important to contract with a licensed professional who knows the proper procedures and protocols so you and your family can rest easy.

At Gold Coast Wildlife Control, we aren't just after short-term answers; we deal in permanent resolutions to the issue at hand, including taking steps to ensure you're protected moving forward. Gold Coast Wildlife Control is a locally-owned company dedicated to our client's happiness and satisfaction, using humane solutions. That's why we handle nuisance birds and wildlife in residential, commercial, and agricultural settings. We are the Grass Valley's top-rated wildlife removal service. Contact us today for an estimate or more information on our exclusion service for birds, bats, and many other animals.