All About Repelling Chicago Birds from an Attic

Birds have a natural need to build nests and raise their young if they do not have trees, bushes, or other usual nesting areas available to them, they will improvise. Your attic space is a perfect solution. It is dry, secluded, and close to sources of food and water. If you find you have birds in your attic, and you don’t want to harm or kill them you might be considering one of the many bird repellents that your buddy told you about, or that you read about on the internet. Don’t believe it!! You will just waste precious time and money, and end up even more frustrated when your bird problem persists despite your valiant efforts. There are no effective bird repellents that come in the form of an instant cure. You are not going to find any magical device, mystical machine, or instant all-natural potion or powder that will make birds suddenly up and leave your attic to never return. There is Nothing in your cupboards, garage, laundry room, or on the shelves that is so effective that by simply sprinkling it around or spraying it in the air is going to make the Chicago birds jump up and abandon their nests, especially if they have eggs. Many Old wives tales talk about using household chemicals, kitchen spices, or even laundry products to make a bird so uncomfortable or sick that it will actually abandon its nest. There are some people believe that high pitched noises, sonic emitters, radios, or even bright lights will drive them away. This is simply not true. Using these types of devices is more likely to annoy you and your pets than the birds. The only way you can effectively rid your home of a bird infestation is to follow a step by step plan of bird removal that uses a proven methods for solving your pest problem.



You must first determine that it is an Illinois BIRD problem, and not some other type of animal(s). You can do this by watching the comings and goings of the birds. First and foremost is identifying the areas of access for the birds, and taking preventative measures to assure that re-infestation does not occur once they are gone. A professional animal removal service is your best bet for a hassle free solution, but it is possible to do it yourself. Look closely for tell-tale signs around entryways like the piles of dropping and feathers they leave as they enter and exit the attic. Now that you know what to look for, you need to identify all the bird’s entrances and exits to the attic space. Birds can fit in small openings so look for anything from a small fissure in your eaves to a ripped screen or open vent for your attic. Again, the piles of droppings left behind will be a sure sign that birds are coming and going on a regular basis. Once you have confirmation that it is birds in your attic, take time to observe their habits- specifically what time of day your guests leave and return. This will help you formulate a successful eradication plan. Once you have learned their routine, pick a day to enact your plan, and wait for the birds to leave. Once you are sure they have gone, seal up all of the openings you have found before they return.

When the birds try to return and realize they cannot get in, they will have to find another place to set up housekeeping. They may make further attempts, to access your attic or the next few days, but if you have sealed the holes, it will be impossible. After several unsuccessful attempts to return, they will give up and move on. Before deciding to lock your guests out you should check to see if there are eggs or young in the nests. If you have baby birds to deal with, you might choose to let the parents stay till the young are gone from the nest, rather than killing the babies. If you do let the birds stay the few months it will take to raise their young, be sure to close up all entryways when the hatchlings have left the nest. This will keep the adult birds from staying on and starting another family. Remember that prevention is the best way to avoid any Chicago bird problems. Keep your home in good repair so that there are no holes that birds can use to access your attic. Keep water sources emptied, and your lawn and bushes trimmed. Installing birdhouses around your property can encourage birds to stay in the area, but not invade your home. If you need more advice on managing a bird problem, call an animal removal company, or contact your local agricultural agency for help. If you decide to kill birds or destroy their eggs, be sure to check your local laws to ensure the species of bird is not protected.

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