Bird Control Services Photo Album: Mourning Dove Nest in the Gutters in Bradley Beach, NJ
Mourning Dove in the Gutter
As you can see, the mourning dove set up a nest right in the gutters! This was causing a severe health and safety issue for the family, as their feces contains several harmful diseases and bacteria (like Salmonella & Histoplasmosis).
Tripping on the Poop
Not to mention, their droppings were falling all over the entrance area of the home, creating a slip, trip, and fall hazard!
Carefully Remove & Disinfect
After carefully removing all of the nesting debris, we then disinfected the harborage area with a solution that eliminates bird mites.
Hazards of Bird Mites
Birds mites are tiny, semi-transparent parasites that feast on the blood of birds. Once the birds have left their nest or if the nest is disturbed, these blood-sucking pests will infest structures and begin to feast on the family inside! They are one of the main reasons why extreme care is needed when removing bird nests.
Disinfected
After thoroughly disinfecting the affected areas, we installed optical gels near the soffit returns and the gutters.
What Does Optical Gel Do?
Optical gel is a multi-sensory bird repellant that deters birds using sight, smell, and touch. As a visual deterrent, the birds see a UV spectrum that, to them, looks like fire or smoke (although there isn't any). As a smell deterrent, the optical gel gives off a cayenne pepper or peppermint odor that the birds hate; and as a touch deterrent, the optical gel has a tacky feel to it that the birds dislike. By targeting all three senses, the optic gels will condition the mourning doves to stay away.