Comprehensive Mud Swallow Control for Your Property
Mud swallows, also known as barn swallows or cliff swallows, are common all across California, including the Sacramento and Roseville areas. While these birds are fascinating to watch, they can become problematic when they choose to nest on buildings, leading to significant mess and potential health hazards. At Gold Country Wildlife Control, we offer effective and humane mud swallow control services to protect your property and maintain a clean, safe environment.
Understanding the Mud Swallow Challenge
Mud swallows construct their nests from mud pellets, typically under eaves, overhangs, and other sheltered structures on buildings. While their nests are architectural marvels, they can cause several issues:
Health and Safety Hazards:
Disease Risk: Swallow droppings can harbor harmful pathogens that pose a risk to human health.
Slip Hazards: Accumulated droppings can create slippery conditions on walkways and entryways.
Property Damage:
Structural Concerns: The acidic nature of bird droppings can erode building materials over time.
Clogged Drains: Nesting materials and droppings can block gutters and drains, leading to water damage.
Falling Nest: A fully cured mud swallow nest is very hard and can weigh over three pounds. Vehicle damage, window damage, and serious injury could occur from falling swallow nests.
Aesthetic Issues:
Unsightly Nests: Mud swallow nests and the associated droppings can detract from the appearance of your property.
Noise and Disruption: The presence of birds can create noise and disturbance, especially in commercial settings.
Legal Considerations
It's important to note that active mud swallow nests, those with eggs or chicks, are protected by law under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. These nests cannot be removed or disturbed until the birds have left. This ensures the protection and preservation of these migratory species.
Our Mud Swallow Control Process
At Gold Country Wildlife Control, we provide a comprehensive and humane approach to mud swallow control, ensuring your property remains protected and compliant with legal regulations.
1. Removal of Old Nests
Once the swallows have vacated their nests, our team will safely remove the old nests. This process involves:
Careful Removal: We ensure that no active nests are disturbed during the process, adhering to all legal requirements and general season guidelines. In California mud swallow nests are not to be removed from February 15 through September 1st. However, always call to get an inspection and to get on our schedule. We block out time specifically to efficiently get out mud swallow control done in Sacramento, Roseville, and Rocklin.
Safe Disposal: Old nests are carefully taken down and disposed of properly to prevent any contamination or future attraction of birds.
Antimicrobial Cleaning: We use appropriate cleaning agents that are designed to break down the acidic fecal waste birds leave behind
2. Bird Netting Installation
To prevent mud swallows from nesting again, we install bird netting from the fascia to the siding. This creates a physical barrier that denies birds access to preferred nesting sites.
Customized Solutions: Our netting is tailored to fit the specific dimensions and structure of your property, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
Durable and Discreet: We use high-quality, UV-stabilized netting that is long-lasting and blends seamlessly with your building’s aesthetics.
Long Term: Our solutions are backed with product and installer warranties. Our net is attached to cable, held onto your structure with permanent bracket systems.
4. Optical Gel Discs
In addition to bird netting, we install optical gel discs in targeted areas. These discs are designed to deter birds from nesting by creating a visual and sensory deterrent.
Non-Toxic and Humane: The gel discs are safe for birds, humans, and pets, providing a humane solution to nesting problems.
Effective Deterrent: The combination of visual and sensory deterrents effectively discourages birds from returning to nest.
Why Choose Us?
Expertise and Experience: Our team has extensive knowledge and experience in bird control, ensuring effective and humane solutions.
Customized Approach: We assess your property and develop a tailored plan to address your specific mud swallow challenges.
Commitment to Safety: We prioritize the health and safety of your property, employees, and the birds themselves, using environmentally friendly methods.
Contact Us
Protect your property from the challenges posed by mud swallows with professional control services from Gold Country Wildlife Control. Contact us today for a consultation and let us help you maintain a clean, safe, and bird-free environment.
Effective, humane, and compliant with all legal regulations, our mud swallow control services are your solution to maintaining a pristine property in the Sacramento and Roseville areas.
