Bird Control in California & Nevada
Professional bird control gets rid of pest birds like pigeons, sparrows, and starlings by combining a property survey, humane exclusion that makes roosting and nesting sites unusable, environmentally friendly deterrents, and ongoing maintenance that keeps birds from coming back. Since 1950, Clark Pest Control has used this integrated, low-toxicity approach to clear birds from homes across California and Nevada, backed by a satisfaction guarantee.
Schedule a free bird control inspection or call (800) 882-0374.
How to Tell If You Have a Bird Problem
Pest birds give themselves away long before the whole flock shows up. Catching it early is cheaper and easier, because deterring a few birds from a favorite ledge is far simpler than evicting an established nesting colony. That early window matters more here than in colder regions: across much of California, the mild climate lets pigeons and other pest birds nest and roost year-round instead of migrating off, so a bird problem rarely clears on its own between seasons. Watch for these signs:
- Droppings collecting on ledges, rooftops, signs, walkways, or under eaves
- Nesting material such as twigs, feathers, and debris in gutters, vents, or roof corners
- Cooing, scratching, or flapping near the roofline, loudest around dawn and dusk
- The same birds returning to the same beams, ledges, or solar panels day after day
The species matters as much as the behavior. The rock pigeon (Columba livia), the gray, city-dwelling bird with two dark wing bars, is the most common culprit in California and Nevada, but crows, starlings, sparrows, and seagulls cause similar trouble. If droppings are piling up or birds are settling in, request a free inspection and a Clark technician will confirm the species and find where they are getting in.
Get Rid of Birds the Humane Way
Birds are stubborn, and most pest bird species in California are legally protected, so the goal is not to harm them but to make your property a place they cannot roost, nest, or feed. Clark builds every job around humane, environmentally friendly methods. Our residential bird services include:
- A free property survey to identify the species and locate roosting spots, nests, and entry points
- Humane exclusion, or bird proofing, such as netting and physical barriers that block ledges, gaps, and roosting areas
- Environmentally friendly repellents and deterrents that make favored surfaces uncomfortable for birds
- Habitat changes that cut off the food, water, and shelter drawing birds in
- A customized bird control plan matched to your home and the species involved
- Year-Round Pest-Away maintenance to keep birds from returning
We most often handle pigeons, crows, starlings, sparrows, and seagulls.
Protecting your home from more than birds? Explore our other services: Spider Control, Rodent Control, Ant Control, Bed Bug Treatment, and Year-Round Pest-Away. Or see all Pest Control Services. Managing a business, warehouse, or large building with heavy droppings or nesting to clear? That is handled through our commercial bird and bat control.
How Our Bird Control Works
Birds return to the same spots out of habit, so a single visit that just shoos them away rarely holds. We work in steps that change the property, not just the moment:
- Free inspection and survey. We identify the species, map where they roost and nest, and find what is attracting them and how they are getting in.
- Custom plan and quote. Your technician recommends the right mix of exclusion and deterrents for your home and gives you an exact price before any work begins.
- Exclusion and deterrents. We make the roosting and nesting sites unusable and cut off the food, water, and shelter that drew the birds in.
- Ongoing prevention. New birds will test an open spot, so Year-Round Pest-Away maintenance and follow-up keep the pressure off.
Our methods
- Exclusion, or bird proofing, uses netting and physical barriers to deny access to the ledges, eaves, and gaps where birds want to roost or nest.
- Repellents and deterrents make favored surfaces unwelcoming using environmentally friendly products.
- Sanitation and habitat work removes the food and water sources, and the flat sheltered surfaces, that make a property attractive in the first place.
One thing we will not do is cut corners with the law. Most pest birds, along with their active nests and eggs, are protected under the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act, so the legal and lasting fix is exclusion and deterrence, not lethal control.
Why Choose Clark for Bird Control?
Clark has worked California and Nevada bird problems since 1950, and we field more GreenPro certified technicians than any other pest control company. Our licensed technicians have real experience with pigeon and other bird control, every job is backed by our satisfaction guarantee, and the methods we use are chosen to be humane and easy on the people, pets, and wildlife around your home.
Certifications: GreenPro certified (learn more), Licensed and Insured, BBB A+
How to Prepare for Your Bird Control Service
Bird work needs less prep than most treatments, but a few things help your technician move faster:
- Stop feeding birds, and ask close neighbors to do the same where you can.
- Bring in or secure pet food, and empty standing water such as saucers and clogged gutters.
- Clean up spilled birdseed, fallen fruit, and open trash that draws birds in.
- Note where you see the most droppings and roosting so you can point the technician straight to the hot spots.
- Clear outside access to the roofline, eaves, and any attic or vent openings.
One important rule: do not knock down or remove an active nest yourself. Many birds are federally protected, disturbing an occupied nest can be illegal, and dried droppings and nesting debris carry diseases you do not want to stir into the air. Let your technician handle it.
How to Prevent Birds
Birds settle where the living is easy. Take away the food, water, and roosting spots, and most move on:
- Keep birdseed, pet food, and open trash from becoming a daily buffet
- Clean up spilled seed under feeders and fallen fruit under trees
- Empty or fix sources of standing water, including clogged gutters
- Seal gaps around vents, eaves, and rooflines before birds find them
- Address roosting early, before a few birds on a ledge turn into a nesting colony
Pair these steps with Year-Round Pest-Away for ongoing protection.
Where We Provide Bird Control
We provide residential bird control across California and Nevada through 30+ local branches. The right approach depends on the species and the building, and a nearby crew that knows the local roosting patterns solves it faster. Here are a few of the areas we cover:
Frequently Asked Questions About Bird Control
How do you get rid of birds without harming them?
We rely on humane, environmentally friendly methods: exclusion that physically blocks roosting and nesting spots, deterrents that make favored surfaces uncomfortable, and habitat changes that remove the food, water, and shelter attracting birds. Most pest birds are legally protected, so this approach is not only kinder, it is the lawful and longer-lasting one.
What is bird proofing, and how does bird exclusion work?
Bird proofing, or exclusion, means changing the structure so birds cannot get a foothold. That usually involves netting and physical barriers over the ledges, eaves, and gaps where birds want to roost or nest. Done well, it solves the problem at the source instead of chasing birds from spot to spot.
Which birds does Clark control?
We most often handle pigeons, crows, starlings, sparrows, and seagulls. Pigeons are the most common pest bird in California and Nevada. During the free inspection we confirm the species, since the right control method depends on which bird you are dealing with.
Do you exterminate birds?
No. We are not a bird exterminator in the lethal sense, and for good reason: most pest birds in California are protected under the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act, so killing them is restricted and rarely the right answer anyway. Clark gets rid of birds by making your property unwelcoming through humane exclusion and deterrents.
Are bird droppings dangerous?
They can be. Birds and their droppings have been linked to over 40 viruses and 60 transmittable diseases, and pigeon droppings in particular can carry illnesses such as histoplasmosis and salmonellosis, along with mites and ticks. Stopping the birds stops the droppings at the source. Clearing heavy droppings buildup and removing nests is work for trained crews with proper protective gear, which Clark provides through its commercial bird and bat services.
How do you keep pigeons off a roof, ledges, and solar panels?
Pigeons return to flat, sheltered surfaces out of habit, so the fix is to take those surfaces away. We use exclusion like netting and physical barriers to block the spots they favor, add deterrents where needed, and remove the food and water keeping them in the area. Solar panels are a common pigeon hideout, and exclusion around the panel edges is usually what stops it.
How much does bird control cost?
It depends on the species, the size of your property, and how the birds are getting in, since blocking a single ledge is a very different job from proofing an entire roofline. That is why we start with a free inspection and give you an exact, no-obligation quote before any work begins.
Is bird control a one-time service or ongoing?
Both, depending on the situation. Exclusion work can solve a specific roosting problem for good, while properties with steady bird pressure do better with Year-Round Pest-Away maintenance that catches new activity before it becomes a nesting colony. Your technician will tell you honestly which one your home needs.
Can I get rid of birds myself, or do I need a professional?
You can try, but birds are persistent and store-bought deterrents often just move them a few feet over. There is also a legal side: disturbing the active nests of protected species can break federal law. A professional finds every roost and entry point, installs exclusion that actually holds, and keeps you on the right side of the regulations.
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Last updated: June 2026