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Pest Bird Removal and Bird-Proofing in Metro Atlanta

Picture of a pigeon on a beam inside of an aircraft hangar taken by a pest bird control technician.

Many of people are unaware that birds can be considered pests. But it's true. There are three bird species -- pigeons, sparrows, and starlings -- that are officially considered "pest birds" and which can be controlled by lethal or non-lethal methods. There are even pesticides labeled for those three species of birds. They're called "avicides." Other bird species are considered "nuisance wildlife" and come under different regulations depending on their species.

Regardless of the species, Rid-A-Critter practices safe, humane, non-chemical bird control that relies on exclusion and other non-chemical bird-control methods. Although we're licensed to use pesticides against birds, we complete most of bird control jobs completely non-chemically. Once in a while we'll use repellants as a temporary measure, but that's about it.

We prefer non-chemical methods like bird exclusion ("bird-proofing") because it's a safer, better, more permanent, and more environmentally-responsible way to control birds. As is the case with pest control in general, using pesticides to control birds is a short-term solution with no long-term effectiveness. Exclusion, on the other hand, provides safe, long-lasting control with zero risk of accidentally poisoning non-target birds or other wildlife.

When do Birds Become Pests

In short, birds can be a nuisance when their presence in some place presents a physical or health hazard, or when the birds or their feathers and droppings damage property. For example:

The Rid-A-Critter Approach to Bird Control

Radar tower at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (KATL)

We were proud to be chosen to solve the bird problem at a radar tower at Hartfield-Jackson International Airport (KATL)

Rid-A-Critter is Metro Atlanta's pest bird control leader. We provide safe, humane, non-lethal, long-lasting bird control throughout the Atlanta area and suburbs.

We service all kinds of locations including single-family homes, multiple dwellings, condominiums, hotels and motels, airports, parking garages, malls and department stores, power plants and generating stations, factories, churches and other houses of worship, government buildings, and anywhere else birds are creating a nuisance or health hazard.

We're not "bird exterminators." We don't use poisons to kill birds or make them sick. Instead, we use long-lasting, non-chemical, environmentally-sound bird control methods that are kind to both the birds and the customer's wallet. Our exclusion-based bird management consists of:

Once we're done with the bird-removal and bird-proofing work, our technicians clean up the mess. We remove and cart away any nesting materials, feathers, droppings, egg shells, and whatever other mess the birds left behind. If necessary, we also apply insecticides to kill any displaced parasites.

Dry Under Decks Installation

Before-and-after pictures of a Dry Under Decks Installation in Atlanta

Before and after picture of a Dry Under Decks installation in Atlanta

Another service we offer is something called Dry Under Decks. Many customers call us to have this system installed even if they don't have a bird or animal problem because Dry Under Decks is also a rain-management system that keeps the space under your deck dry so it can be used.

You can think of the Dry Under Decks system as sort of an outdoor ceiling. It's installed under your existing deck, and it catches the rainwater and condensation and channels it away to the rain gutter system. It's a simple idea, but it works very well. It also prevent birds from building nests up there, which is also a good thing if you plan on spending any time under the deck.

The Dry Under Decks system comes with a limited lifetime warranty. Please contact us if you'd like more information.

Metro Atlanta Bird Control Gallery

Here are some pictures of bird removal and bird-proofing jobs we've done in and around Atlanta.

A sprung spring in a vent hood passed through the siding from the attic with droppings on the siding under it allowed birds into a house in Conyers Georgia.
Why this Conyers home needs bird removal
Male bird control technician on a ladder installing netting under an awning at an Atlanta bird removal and exclusion job.
Bird removal and exclusion in Atlanta
Pigeons in the insulation viewed from the top of a void between two walls in the attic of a house in Atlanta.
Pigeons in the attic of a house in Atlanta
A pigeon roosting on a ledge formed by some missing bricks in the wall at an Atlanta bird control job.
Pigeon roosting at a warehouse in Atlanta
Pest pigeons pooped all over sandals that were stored in an open bin in the attic of their house in Atlanta.
Pigeons pooped on shoes stored in an Atlanta attic
Man using an electronic bore scope to inspect a bird nest in a void in the wall of a house in Duluth Georgia
Inspecting a bird nest at a house in Duluth
Two inch wide gap in the foundation of a house in Duluth Georgia reveals a bird nest inside a void in the foundation
Bird nest in a foundation in Duluth
Bird nest made of tinder twigs in a charcoal fire starter that was stored in a cardboard box and placed on a shelf in a garage
Bird nest made of tinder in a charcoal starter
Barn swallow nest in the canvas awning of a retail store in Atlanta
Barn swallow nest in an store awning in Atlanta
The soffit has been screened except for a square three inches across, which is to make sure all the birds are out of the building
Bird control at a commercial building in Atlanta
The inside of a ceiling void in Atlanta with bird nesting material and a clothes dryer duct running through it from fore to aft
Pigeon nest in a ceiling void in Atlanta
Big woodpecker hole on the exterior of a house in Atlanta Georgia
Woodpecker damage to a house in Atlanta
Man on a lift truck sealing birds our of a commercial building in Lithonia Georgia
Bird control at a commercial building in Lithonia
Owl with its head poking out of a hole in a barn in Fulton County, Georgia, near Atlanta.
Owl removed from a barn in Fulton County
Bird control specialist performing bird exclusion at a building in Atlanta
Bird-Proofing a Building in Atlanta
Looking down on the beams covered with pigeon poop in an aircraft hangar
Pigeon control and cleanup in airplane hangar
Baby wrens found in the soffit of a house at an Atlanta bird removal job
Baby wrens in the soffit of a house in Atlanta
Woodpecker holes found at an Atlanta woodpecker control job
Woodpecker damage to an Atlanta home
Woodpecker damage secondary to carpenter bee infestation
Woodpecker damage due to carpenter bees
Young out peeking through an opening into an attic
Young owl rescued from the attic of a home
Woodpecker
Woodpeckers are a common nuisance bird
Pigeons in trap on the roof of a house in Stone Mountain, Georgia
Pigeon control job in Stone Mountain, Georgia
Starling exclusion at a commercial building
Starling control job in a commercial building
Sparrows in a nest in a support column in Sandy Springs
Sparrow nest in support column in Sandy Springs
Bird control expert performing pigeon control work in Duluth, Georgia
Pigeon control job in Duluth, Georgia
Pigeon
Pigeons are common pest birds
Pigeons in a cage after Atlanta, Georgia pigeon control job
Pigeon trapping job in Atlanta, Georgia

Please contact us if you need help with nuisance bird control, or any wildlife management problem. We look forward to hearing from you.

 

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Beautiful day to be out and about, quoted squirrel jobs in Decatur(where it’s greater), and Riverdale, headed out to Covington for mice, back to Marietta for squirrels chewing on facia board
by Chris Collender
Mar 29, 2023 03:16:33 pm.

Rain rain go away, in Stone Mountain today
by Chris Collender
Mar 27, 2023 11:18:39 am.

In Oglethorpe, Montezuma, Vienna and Byron Ga. today quoting homes Wildlife Exclusions that has Bats and squirrels.
by Jason Arruda
Mar 23, 2023 11:31:15 am.

Bat calls are coming in already with the mild winter in middle to south ga. Tifton, Vienna, Cordele, Zebulon, and Barnesville Ga. Just to name a few cities I’ll be today and tomorrow.
by Jason Arruda
Mar 22, 2023 12:41:29 pm.

Good morning, glad to back, was out 2 1/2 months cause I broke my leg, time to quote some houses
by Chris Collender
Mar 20, 2023 09:48:34 am.

In Tifton Ga giving a quote for a commercial building for squirrels and then headed to another commercial building in Americus Ga for bats. Ending the day in Macon Ga for a residential quote for Rats. Have a good day!
by Jason Arruda
Mar 13, 2023 11:57:15 am.

Scurrying in the attic, scratching in the walls sounds like you may have critters. Going to some homes today hearing these noises.
by Jason Arruda
Mar 10, 2023 09:34:34 am.

Wildlife exclusions for Bats, rats and squirrels are keeping us busy in Barnesville, Macon and Albany Ga.
by Jason Arruda
Mar 09, 2023 10:44:54 am.

Headed to Vienna Ga after a customer referred they’re neighbors to us.
by Jason Arruda
Mar 08, 2023 10:35:37 am.

Helping the technicians today with a Bat Exclusion on Lake Jackson Ga.
by Jason Arruda
Mar 07, 2023 10:47:30 am.

A shingle whose edge is sticking up about three quarters of an inch allowed bats into the attic of a house in Atlanta. Our bar-removal crew is installing a temporary one-way trap over the gap to allow all the bats to leave before we animal-proof the roof.
by Webmaster
Mar 01, 2023 09:27:40 am.

A Ground-Level Gap in the Brick Wall Makes it No Wonder this House in Kennesaw, Georgia Needs Norway Rat Control
by Webmaster
Jan 26, 2023 10:10:27 am.

Started off in Rome ga, raccoons in the crawl space, then headed to Atlanta, ga, rats in the attic
by Chris Collender
Jan 05, 2023 11:48:37 am.

Happy New years, back at it, started off in Conyers ga, squirrels, then headed to Stone Mountain ga, rats in the attic, now In Gainesville ga, bats in the house
by Chris Collender
Jan 02, 2023 11:16:26 am.

Here's Wishing All of You a Merry Christmas from Rid-A-Critter!
by Webmaster
Dec 23, 2022 12:56:04 pm.

Rain rain go away, i need to quote some houses today, started off Snellville ga, squirrels have chewed several new holes, paid 2 companies to do patch work , never works long term, why she called us, we will give her a permanent solution
by Chris Collender
Dec 20, 2022 12:54:00 pm.

Beautiful day but Baby, it’s cold outside. Started the day in Athens ga, rats, then headed to Brasselton, ga, rats, then headed over to Oxford, ga, squirrels. Good times
by Chris Collender
Dec 19, 2022 12:42:44 pm.

Back in conyers, ga today, seems to be busy over here, flyers in the attic, headed to Ellenwood, ga, square
by Chris Collender
Dec 16, 2022 09:53:13 am.

Beautiful day, had 2 stops in Dacula, ga. Rats and squirrels, headed to conyers, ga. For another squirrel job.
by Chris Collender
Dec 15, 2022 12:15:22 pm.

Busy day in the rain, had two quotes in Alpharetta ga, flying squirrels in both homes, headed to Athens ga, squirrels in the attic.
by Chris Collender
Dec 14, 2022 12:45:29 pm.

Quoted a rental property In Atlanta ga, rats, them headed to Athens, ga, mice, then off to Snellville ga, squirrels in the attic
by Chris Collender
Dec 13, 2022 12:33:01 pm.

Finally no more rain, headed to Decatur ga, rental property, rats, headed to Monroe, ga, squirrels in a house, then back to Atlanta ga, rats
by Chris Collender
Dec 12, 2022 03:51:16 pm.

Good day yesterday, other then the rain, started off in Dawsonville ga, rats, then headed to Lawrenceville ga, flyers, then headed to Atlanta ga, rats
by Chris Collender
Dec 07, 2022 10:01:04 am.

Rainy day, started out in Duluth, ga, snakes found in the house, then headed to doraville ga, squirrels again, then 2 stops in Atlantic ga, rats. Busy day
by Chris Collender
Dec 05, 2022 03:25:03 pm.

Glad the rain stopped yesterday, we stood in Atlanta, ga. rats and squirrels, then headed to Duluth ga, squirrels again, then to Marietta ga, rats. Another good day
by Chris Collender
Dec 01, 2022 07:20:51 am.

Happy thanksgiving to all, it’s back to work, was in Decatur ga, rats, to off to McDonough ga, rats again, the headed to Douglasville ga, for grey squirrels, then I just left Carrollton ga, bats in attic
by Chris Collender
Nov 28, 2022 12:25:45 pm.

The management, staff, and logo animals of Rid-A-Critter wish all of our customers, suppliers, and Web site visitors a Happy and Save Thanksgiving holiday. Happy Thanksgiving from Rid-A-Critter
by Webmaster
Nov 23, 2022 10:05:14 am.

Cold day yesterday, started in Cedartown ga, squirrels in the soffits, had them last year, he tried to fix it himself last year, didn’t work. Headed to Mableton ga, squirrels again, then 2 stops in Marietta ga
by Chris Collender
Nov 22, 2022 08:21:48 am.

Rainy day, started off in Cleveland ga, bats in the ridge vents, then headed down to Atlanta ga, rats in the basement, then off to Douglasville ga, squirrels chewing holes threw customers shingles
by Chris Collender
Nov 15, 2022 03:36:15 pm.

It’s a cold Monday, was out in Monroe ga this morning, customer has had a constant issue with squirrels, then out 3 jobs in Atlanta ga, rats rats rats.
by Chris Collender
Nov 14, 2022 11:51:04 am.

Busy day yesterday, started off in Hoschton ga, rats, then out to a rental property in Atlanta, rats, then to Jonesboro ga, rats, then up to Athens ga, squirrels, good times.
by Chris Collender
Nov 10, 2022 10:19:13 am.

Was out in ellijay ga today, rats in crawl space, then headed to Hiawasse ga, flyers in attic, in Athens ga now, raccoons in a house
by Chris Collender
Nov 08, 2022 11:38:20 am.

The Atlanta, Georgia office of Rid-A-Critter provides non-toxic bird control in all of Metro Atlanta including the City of Atlanta and the communities of Berkeley Lake, Buckhead, Cartersville, College Park, Conyers, Decatur, Douglasville, Duluth, Dunwoody, Fayetteville, Hull, Johns Creek, Kennesaw, Lithonia, Loganville, Mableton, Marietta, McDonough, Newnan, Norcross, Peachtree City, Powder Springs, Sandy Springs, Smyrna, Stone Mountain, and Vinings. We are fully licensed and insured.

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