Bird Control Case Studies

The Challenge

A 180,000 sq ft distribution warehouse near Nashville's industrial corridor had an active pigeon colony roosting in the high-bay steel rafters. Droppings were contaminating inventory, creating slip hazards on the warehouse floor, and triggering OSHA concerns. Previous attempts with netting from a general pest company had failed — birds found gaps within 60 days.

Our Solution

Nashville Bird Control conducted a full facility audit and installed a custom high-bay exclusion system using 50mm heavy-duty knotted netting anchored to the steel structure. All dock door gaps were sealed with brush-strip exclusion hardware. Existing droppings were removed and the affected areas decontaminated with EPA-registered disinfectants before netting installation.

The Result

Zero bird activity inside the facility within 14 days of installation. The warehouse passed its next OSHA inspection with no bird-related findings. The client reported zero re-entry in the 12 months following installation.

The Challenge

A four-building Class A office complex in Brentwood had persistent pigeon and European starling roosting on HVAC equipment, parapet walls, and mechanical penthouses. Droppings were damaging roofing membranes and running down building facades, creating a negative impression for tenants and visitors. The property manager had tried plastic deterrents and ultrasonic devices — both failed within weeks.

Our Solution

Nashville Bird Control installed stainless steel bird spikes on all parapet ledges and HVAC equipment platforms, combined with tension wire systems on the mechanical penthouse rails. Starling entry points into soffit cavities were sealed with galvanized hardware cloth. A full dropping cleanup and facade wash was completed before installation.

The Result

Complete elimination of roosting activity across all four buildings. Facade staining stopped. The property manager reported the solution as 'invisible from ground level' — no aesthetic impact on the Class A appearance. No callbacks in 18 months.

The Challenge

A Franklin homeowner discovered European starlings had built a nest inside the dryer vent, blocking airflow and creating a fire hazard. The dryer was taking 3+ cycles to dry a load. A general handyman had attempted to clear the nest twice — birds returned within days each time because the vent opening was not properly protected.

Our Solution

Nashville Bird Control removed the active nest and all nesting material from the vent duct, then installed a species-appropriate vent guard with a one-way exclusion flap that allows airflow while physically preventing bird entry. The surrounding soffit was inspected and two additional entry points were sealed.

The Result

Dryer returned to normal operation immediately. No bird re-entry in 14 months. The homeowner also had the adjacent bathroom vent protected as a preventive measure during the same visit.

The Challenge

A food processing facility in Smyrna was cited during an FDA FSMA audit for inadequate bird control documentation and active bird pressure at loading dock entries. The facility needed a documented exclusion program that would satisfy the next audit — not just hardware, but audit-ready service records.

Our Solution

Nashville Bird Control designed a comprehensive bird management program: interior high-bay netting in the production area, dock door brush-strip exclusion on all 8 loading bays, rooftop spike installation on equipment platforms, and a documented service schedule with written inspection reports formatted for FDA FSMA review.

The Result

The facility passed its follow-up FDA audit with no bird control findings. Nashville Bird Control now provides quarterly inspection visits with written reports. The facility manager cited the documentation package as the key differentiator from their previous pest control vendor.

The Challenge

A multi-tenant medical office building in Nashville had pigeons roosting on window ledges and the main entrance canopy. Droppings were creating a slip hazard at the entrance and a negative first impression for patients. The building management required work to be completed outside business hours to avoid disrupting medical tenants.

Our Solution

Nashville Bird Control completed all installation work across two overnight sessions. Stainless steel spikes were installed on all window ledges and the entrance canopy. The main entrance area received a full dropping cleanup and disinfection before the building opened each morning.

The Result

Zero pigeon activity at the entrance or window ledges within one week. No patient or tenant disruption. The building manager noted the spike installation was 'barely visible' from the street. No callbacks in 10 months.

The Challenge

A Murfreesboro strip mall had a recurring Canada goose problem at the retention pond adjacent to the parking lot. Geese were crossing the parking lot, leaving droppings on walkways and near store entrances, and becoming aggressive toward customers during nesting season.

Our Solution

Nashville Bird Control installed a grid wire system over the retention pond perimeter to prevent geese from landing on the bank, combined with a low-profile landscape barrier at the parking lot edge. The solution was designed to be invisible from the retail frontage and required no ongoing maintenance.

The Result

Goose activity at the retention pond dropped to zero within 30 days. No aggressive incidents reported in the following nesting season. The strip mall manager reported the solution as 'completely invisible' from the retail frontage.