Birds and Restaurants

Sometimes watching birds can be enjoyable, relaxing even, this is not the case when you are out at a restaurant,trying to enjoy a meal. Restaurants are common locations for nuisance bird problems. This is especially true when there is outdoor seating. Pests can be a nightmare for eating establishments and birds are no exception. In fact, they can be extremely harmful. Pigeons, starlings, seagulls and sparrows are just a few types of birds that can be a problem for restaurants. There are several types of harm created by bird infestations at restaurants. Physical damages to the building, loss of business and health risks.

Damages Created by Birds

Droppings are by far the worst thing about pest birds. Their droppings are acidic and can be corrosive. If left on surfaces of your building it can eat away at paint, metals, even concrete. This can cause problems on your roof, ledges, awnings, HVAC and any other exposed surface. They also tend to bring debris to your building for nests. This debris can be stuck in vents, HVAC units or exposed machines. It can clog vents and drains and even become a fire hazard. Bird infestation should definitely be taken seriously when it comes to your restaurant and the building you are in. Call us today and schedule a free consultation, it is the first step to making your restaurant bird free.

Health Risks from Birds

The health risks that accompany the birds should be of concern if you have a pest bird problem. It can put your customers and employees in a dangerous situation. The droppings they create carry diseases like salmonella, histoplasmosis, encephalitis, e coli, and many others. Breathing in the particles from the droppings can make people very sick. Birds also carry mites. These mites can move to humans if in close proximity to the birds or their nests. All of these things can result in health problems that you do not want linked to your restaurant. Consider the upcoming health inspection as well. Birds and their droppings all over your outdoor eating area will not be graded well during that inspection.

Mess created by Birds

There is also the issue of how your restaurant looks to potential diners. Your entryway, awning and front steps or walkway are the first impression to your customers. When these areas are covered with bird droppings the appeal of your restaurant decreases greatly. It can also be dangerous as these droppings can be slippery so falls become an issue that can even lead to lawsuits and costly bills. In outdoor settings the birds can become noisy and aggressive with diners to try and get food, causing people to be annoyed. Any of these issues discourages business and definitely stops repeat business.

If you are experiencing bird issues at your restaurant, call us now. We will schedule a no cost consultation and inspect your restaurant so we can identify the problem. We will provide you with a plan for bird control and an estimate for the treatment. Our professional team will install the proper deterrents for your building and clean up any droppings and nest materials the birds have left behind. Whether it is grid wire, shock tracks, spikes or any other type of deterrent, we have you covered. Call us today.