How to Keep Birds Away from Warehouses - Proven Bird Control Strategies

Birds nesting or roosting around warehouses can quickly become a costly nuisance. From fouling product stock and damaging structures to triggering health code violations, birds like pigeons, starlings, and sparrows are more than just a minor inconvenience - they're a serious problem for facility managers.

In this guide, we explore effective, long-lasting bird control solutions for warehouses, loading docks, and commercial storage facilities.

Why Bird Control Matters in Warehouses

Birds are drawn to warehouses because they offer:

• Shelter from predators and weather
• Food scraps near loading docks or bins
• High roosting points such as beams and rafters

Left unchecked, birds can:

• Damage building materials with acidic droppings
• Spread diseases and parasites
• Cause safety issues by obstructing lights, vents, or machinery
• Trigger contamination in food or sensitive goods storage

Best Bird Deterrents for Warehouses

To keep birds out and away for good, warehouses need tailored, multi-layered bird control solutions.

Here are the most effective options:

1. Bird Roost Deterrents

Install bird spikes, birdzout gel or bird wire on ledges, beams, and signage to prevent perching or roosting. These physical deterrents are low-profile and highly effective for high-traffic bird areas.

2. Bird Netting

Bird netting is ideal for sealing off entire areas such as warehouse canopies, rafters, or loading bays. Properly installed, it offers 100% exclusion without harming the birds.

3. Laser Bird Deterrents

Automated laser deterrents like the Birdzout Auto Laser offer around-the-clock protection, especially in large open spaces. These are highly effective at deterring birds from roost areas without noise or disruption to customers and staff.

4. Sound Deterrents

Devices like the BroadBand PRO use sound to mimic predators and bird distress calls. The UltrasonX and Pestgard Yard Sentinel use ultrasonic sound (a high pitch noise virtually insuadible to people) to deter birds. These are perfect for deterring bird species from indoors or semi enclosed outdoor areas.

5. Bird Traps 

In many cases you need to physically remove birds before installing deterrents. Live capture traps such as the Pestgard Sparrow Trap and Pigeon Cage Trap  can help reduce the numbers of resident birds. Mist Net is another option

How to Choose the Right Bird Control Solution

Every warehouse is different. The best solution depends on:

• Bird species present
• Size and structure of your warehouse
• Whether the problem is inside, outside or both
• Access for installation and maintenance
• Budget and regulatory compliance

That’s why a customised bird control plan is the most effective long-term approach.

Keep Birds Out of Your Warehouse - Permanently

Birds don’t belong in your warehouse and with the right tools, they won’t stay long.

At Maintrac Group, we’ve helped businesses around New Zealand keep birds out of their commercial and warehouse spaces with tested, humane, and compliant bird control solutions.

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