Bird problems in Terre Haute fall into three main categories: pigeon fouling on downtown commercial buildings, starlings nesting in dryer vents and bathroom exhausts in residential and commercial structures, and chimney swifts — a federally protected species that homeowners often try to remove and legally cannot.
Each bird problem has a different solution. Call +1 812-310-4602 and we'll tell you exactly what you're dealing with and what can be done about it.
Pigeons foul building facades, HVAC equipment, loading docks, and signage. Downtown Terre Haute, with its older multi-story commercial buildings and brick ledges, is ideal pigeon habitat. Pigeon droppings are corrosive and create slip hazards. They also carry Histoplasma, the same fungal pathogen found in bat guano.
Effective pigeon control focuses on exclusion and deterrence, not trapping. We install:
The goal is to make your building a bad choice for roosting and nesting — permanently. We do not use poisons, which are ineffective long-term and create secondary contamination problems.
European Starlings nesting in dryer vents and bathroom exhaust vents are the most common residential bird call I get after pigeons. A nest in a vent restricts airflow, creates fire risk in dryer vents, and brings an odor problem when chicks hatch. Starlings are aggressive nesters and will rebuild quickly if the vent is not properly capped after removal.
We remove the nest, clean the vent, and install a heavy-gauge bird-proof cap that allows airflow without giving starlings a nesting surface. It is a permanent fix for a recurring problem.
Chimney swifts (Chaetura pelagica) are federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. You cannot legally remove them, disturb their nests, or harm them in any way while they are nesting. The nesting season runs roughly May through August.
If you have chimney swifts, the options are to wait out the season and then cap the chimney after the birds depart, or to do nothing — chimney swifts eat enormous numbers of insects and are genuinely beneficial. What you cannot do is disturb them during the nesting season.
If you are not sure whether your chimney birds are swifts or starlings, call us. We can tell you over the phone based on the sounds and behavior you describe.
Bird droppings can harbor Histoplasma capsulatum, a fungus that causes histoplasmosis when disturbed and inhaled. This is the same risk as bat guano. Large accumulations of pigeon droppings on a downtown roof or commercial building should be cleaned up using proper respiratory protection. Do not blow-dry or sweep large deposits without N95 protection at minimum.
Call +1 812-310-4602 and we'll identify the species and recommend the right solution. We serve commercial and residential properties throughout Vigo County.
Related services: all Vigo County wildlife removal
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