Birds

Florida is home to over 500 species of birds, including pigeons, sparrows, woodpeckers, cardinals, blue jays, and starlings. Birds are generally welcome on properties with trees to support their presence, but when they venture into human habitations, it becomes a problem. We safely trap live birds of all common species of smaller bird, and we safely remove them. We offer full attic restoration to cleanup the debris, urine, and feces made by a bird family.

Q: Are birds ever aggressive?

A: Birds are not aggressive towards humans except when they have young in the nest. Mother birds are known for their fierce aggression in defense of their brood. If a human walks by a bird’s nest where a bird has her young, especially newborns, the bird may swoop down and attack the human, usually aiming for the face. Their beaks are sharp enough to cut, so please be careful.

Q: Do birds carry disease?

A: Birds transmit disease to humans both directly and by diseases that proliferate in their droppings. Diseases carried by birds include mycobacterium avium complex which usually affects people with a weak immune system, including the elderly. Symptoms include weight loss, anemia, abdominal pain or diarrhea, and fatigue. Their droppings can provide an environment to grow fungus-induced histoplasmosis cryptococcosis, and also the bacterial infection known as “parrot fever”.

Q: Can I catch or kill a bird myself?

A: Many species or birds are protected by law and are illegal to hunt, kill, or in some cases even remove. Our team is trained in what actions are appropriate for each species of bird, and our live trapping methods are humane and safe.

Q: How can I keep birds away?

A: Birds are much more mobile than most creatures, being able to fly, and sometimes require specialty measures to prevent their return. Coastal Wildlife Removal performs exclusion work to prevent birds from coming back. This includes repair to openings in the soffit, roof, or other access points, as well as installing bird-deterring structures in areas where birds would have access to such as rooftops.

Q: What risk is posed by the birds in my attic?

A: They can tear up the insulation, electrical wiring, and ductwork. And their droppings can grow bacteria and fungus that get released into your home’s air supply, spreading disease. Additionally, if they have young up there, they may become fiercely defensive if you try to enter the attic space.