Gull Removal Services
- Gulls generally avoid coming inside buildings but do not hesitate to fly into yards or public spaces where food is available.
- Birds desensitized to human presence may even be bold enough to steal food from picnickers or people eating meals on patios at outdoor cafes. In the wild, most types of gulls prefer to nest in colonies on gravely beaches.
- The birds can be seen nesting on rooftops in urban areas, as well.
Frequently Reported Gull Damage
- When gulls nest on rooftops or chimneys, they can damage air filters, clog drains, and corrode metal equipment and paint finishes with their feces. Nesting gulls also have a tendency to dive-bomb people and pets.
- Common diseases carried by the birds include salmonella, campylobacter, cryptosporidium, giardia, and E. coli. In areas with beaches and boardwalks, gulls become nuisances when they aggressively steal food and defecate indiscriminately.
Dealing with Gulls
Strictly enforcing feeding restrictions and removing access to other sources of food is the most effective way to control gull presence. The clever birds exploit available resources and will return to wherever they find food consistently available. Running reflective tape, playing recorded gull distress calls, or erecting fake owls, kites shaped like hawks, and fake coyotes can all be practical means of control as these scare the birds away. Finally, if gulls become fond of roosting on rooftops and chimneys, setting up bird spikes can be a helpful deterrent.
Gulls are seabirds, which makes them especially common in the seaside area of Cape Cod. Dealing with seabirds offers a multitude of additional difficultues. Many seabirds are federally protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which prohibits individuals from hunting, trapping, removing, or interfering with the nests of gulls without federal permits. If traditional frightening or exclusion tactics fail, individuals should call Critter Control to deal with problematic birds.
We can help you get rid of gull problems. Call Critter Control of Cape Cod today: 508.690.0076
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