JOURNAL - Deturd Bird Control | Vancouver BC

Protecting City of Richmond’s Assets with Bird Exclusion Netting

Executive summary After completing a significant $3 million upgrade to their rooftop air conditioning units, the City of Richmond faced an immediate threat from a long-standing pigeon infestation. To protect this capital investment and ensure sanitary conditions, the City partnered with DeTurd Bird Control Solutions. By installing heavy-duty bird exclusion netting equipped with zipper access

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Costco’s Bird Control Success: Installing Exclusion Netting on a Deadline

Executive Summary When Costco undertook the renovation to convert a large warehouse into a new business center, they faced a critical challenge: a tight four-week timeline and an existing pigeon infestation in the facility’s undercover areas. To comply with strict company policies and ensure a sanitary environment, Costco partnered with Deturd Bird Control Solutions to

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Restoring Clean Patios for a North Vancouver Tower with Bird Spikes

Executive summary A prominent apartment tower in North Vancouver struggled with significant sanitation issues caused by seagulls roosting on the roof edge, resulting in mess falling onto tenant patios. DeTurd Bird Control Solutions assessed the structure and installed durable stainless steel bird spikes along the roof’s metal flashing. This intervention eliminated the roosting behavior, restored

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Restoring Maintenance Access: Bird Exclusion Netting for Richmond Towers

Executive Summary A prominent residential twin tower complex in Richmond, BC, faced a critical maintenance standoff when HV AC technicians refused to service rooftop air conditioning units due to severe pigeon infestation and hazardous sanitary conditions. DeTurd Bird Control Solutions was brought in to remediate the biohazard and implement a permanent preventative measure. By thoroughly

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Protecting the Vancouver Federal Building with Bird Exclusion Netting

Executive Summary The Federal Building faced a years-long battle with severe pigeon infestations in critical mechanical areas and parking structures. DeTurd Bird Control Solutions intervened by designing and installing a customized system of bird exclusion netting and access barriers. The project resulted in the control of the pest birds, significantly reducing maintenance costs and protecting

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DeTurd Bird Control Helps Equestrian Practice Arena Solve Persistent Raven Problem

When a large equestrian practice arena in Saanich, Vancouver Island faced a disruptive and messy issue caused by a colony of ravens roosting in its roof trusses, the owner reached out to DeTurd Bird Control for help. By implementing a humane and effective solution using bird spikes and netting, DeTurd Bird Control successfully resolved the

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How to Handle Pigeon Problems in Winter

Pigeons might seem like harmless urban wildlife scavenging around for breadcrumbs, but when winter hits, these birds can turn into a property owner’s nightmare. Known for their resilience and boldness, pigeons don’t shy away from cozying up to buildings to escape the cold. When they do, they bring unsanitary messes, property damage, and potential health

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Is Pigeon Poop Toxic? What Every Business Owner Needs to Know

When it comes to running a business or managing a commercial property, cleanliness and safety are two critical priorities. But there’s one hazardous issue often overlooked until it becomes unmanageable—pigeon droppings. The impact of pigeon poop for Vancouver area businesses extends beyond just being an unsightly nuisance. It poses genuine health risks and can leave

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