Bird Control Services

Protect Your Property from Nuisance Birds

Nuisance birds are a genuine property problem in the Rio Grande Valley, not just a nuisance one. Great-tailed grackles, extremely common in South Texas, gather in large roosting flocks around parking lots, retail signage, and rooflines, and their droppings create both a mess and a real health concern. Pigeons and house sparrows nest in gutters, vents, and eaves, where droppings and nesting material can block airflow and lead to costly repairs.

Bird droppings can carry Histoplasma capsulatum, a fungus linked to histoplasmosis, a lung infection that spreads when dried droppings are disturbed and inhaled, a real risk during cleanup of heavy roosting sites, not just a scare tactic. Nests also commonly harbor mites and other parasites that can spread into a structure once birds are excluded.

Pest Pros installs humane exclusion systems — netting, spikes, and wire deterrents — sized and placed to stop nesting before it starts, and we remove existing nests safely once a site is cleared.

Which Birds We’re Actually Talking About

Not all nuisance birds can be treated the same way under federal law, and being upfront about this is both accurate and a genuine trust signal:

• Pigeons, house sparrows, and European starlings are the only three bird species in the US not protected by the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act, meaning nests, eggs, and birds themselves can be legally removed without a federal permit.
• Great-tailed grackles, one of the most common nuisance birds in the Rio Grande Valley, are technically native and migratory, but Texas state guidance allows control of grackles, cowbirds, and several blackbird species without a permit specifically when they’re a nuisance or public health hazard.
• All other native/protected species, (songbirds, raptors, etc.) legally cannot be trapped, killed, or have their active nests disturbed without a federal or state permit. If a protected species is nesting on a property, the legal path is humane deterrence and exclusion once the nest is inactive, not removal of an active nest.

Our Bird Control Services

Bird Exclusion – Netting, spikes, and wire deterrent systems installed on rooflines, eaves, ledges, and signage. Mesh and spacing are matched to the target species — tighter netting for sparrows, wider spacing for pigeons — so the system actually works instead of just looking like a deterrent.
Bird Nest Removal – Safe removal of inactive nests that are blocking vents, gutters, or ventilation systems, reducing both fire risk (dry nesting material) and the mite/parasite exposure that comes with an established nest.
Follow-Up Service – A return visit to confirm exclusion measures are holding and adjust anything birds have worked around — a real, ongoing service rather than a one-time install.

Why Choose Pest Pros for Bird Control

• Humane, Exclusion-First Approach – We prevent nesting rather than relying on repeated removal.
• Species-Aware – We identify what’s actually nesting before recommending a method, since legal options differ by species.
• Licensed Technicians – Trained through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Structural Pest Control Service framework.
• Transparent Scheduling – Reach us Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm, for fast response and free inspections.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

• Can you remove any bird’s nest? Not always — it depends on the species. Pigeons, sparrows, and starlings can be removed at any time. Native species are protected while actively nesting, so in those cases we focus on exclusion once the nest is no longer in use.
• Are grackles a problem you can treat? Yes. Great-tailed grackles are extremely common in the Rio Grande Valely, and Texas permits control of grackles as a nuisance species without a special permit.
• Is bird dropping cleanup actually a health risk? Yes — dried droppings can carry a fungus linked to histoplasmosis, a lung infection, when disturbed during cleanup. This is a real reason to have buildup professionally removed rather than pressure-washed casually.

We provide scheduled follow-ups to assess the effectiveness of exclusion measures and make adjustments if necessary to ensure long-term Bird Control Services.