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Your Local Bird Control Specialists

Serving Long Island | Nassau County | Suffolk County

Arrow Exterminating delivers humane and effective bird control on Long Island to protect your property from structural damage and health hazards. Nesting flocks produce corrosive guano that degrades roofing materials, clogs HVAC systems, and spreads dangerous bacteria across Nassau and Suffolk County homes. Because native birds are legally protected, eliminating an infestation requires expert, non-lethal management.

For over 75 years, Arrow Exterminating has provided Long Island with custom exclusion barriers, discreet bird proofing, and long-term wildlife prevention.

Is DIY Bird Removal Legal on Long Island?

Under the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and New York State environmental laws, it is illegal to remove, disturb, or perform exclusion around an active nest containing eggs or live chicks without a special permit.

On Long Island, the active nesting season primarily spans spring through late summer (roughly March through August). During this timeframe, if a protected bird species has established an active nest on your structure, all physical removal and exclusion at that specific location must pause until the young have fledged and naturally abandoned the nest.

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Bird Control for Your Home – How Does It Work?

Resolving a pest bird issue requires a systematic approach that moves seamlessly from immediate relief to permanent structural protection. When you work with Arrow Exterminating, our licensed wildlife technicians execute a four-phase management plan tailored to your property:

Thorough inspection: We conduct an initial walkthrough to identify active roosts, trace entry points, evaluate structural damage, and check for secondary pest issues like a rodent problem.
Custom treatment plan: Using our inspection data, we engineer a custom eviction and containment plan focused on bird removal and prevention that aligns with your property’s architecture and all applicable wildlife laws.
Humane trapping or removal: Our team deploys advanced eviction gear, non-lethal live-capture, or passive removal methods to humanely clear out pigeons, house sparrows, starlings, or whatever else managed to fly inside.
Exclusion: Once the structure is clear, we transition straight into long-term prevention by securing exterior perches, sealing subtle cracks and gaps, and installing cutting-edge bird-proofing products.

How Does Bird Exclusion Protect Your Home?

Passive bird exclusion is the most effective way to protect Nassau and Suffolk County properties long-term. Rather than relying on temporary fixes, we implement advanced bird-proofing techniques and high-grade physical barriers engineered to modify bird behavior without sacrificing curb appeal:

Bird netting: Heavy-duty, UV-resistant netting, screening, or physical barrier installations permanently seal off vulnerable spaces like eaves, soffits, overhangs, and HVAC enclosures from sparrows and gulls alike.
Bird deterrents: Tactically placed physical, visual, and tactile barriers prevent unwanted flocking before it starts. This includes marine-grade stainless steel bird spikes that make landing physically impossible without harming the bird, low-profile tensioned wire systems designed for high-visibility architectural ledges, and translucent sensory gels or optical devices for sensitive surfaces where hardware isn’t optimal.
Cleaning and disinfection: Thorough cleaning and disinfecting protocols using industrial-grade bactericides clear out guano, neutralize corrosive uric acid, and eliminate airborne pathogen risks and pheromone trails that attract returning flocks.

Bird Removal for YOUR HOME

Why Choose Arrow Exterminating for Bird Removal and Exclusion?

Arrow Exterminating brings local bird control expertise, state-of-the-art exclusion products, and exceptional customer service directly to Nassau and Suffolk County homeowners dealing with bird intrusions. When you partner with us, you can always count on:

Licensed and humane service when you need it: Our technicians are deeply knowledgeable about Long Island’s local bird species—from cheeky house sparrows to roosting gulls—and all applicable legal protections. They excel at resolving immediate bird intrusions before crafting custom bird-proofing strategies to protect your home long-term.
Cutting-edge products and exclusion tools: We build customized solutions aligned with your property’s setup and each species’ unique behaviors, nesting habits, and flight patterns.
We can handle any bird problem: Looking for specialized pigeon control or European starling control? We have the hands-on experience and equipment to solve any bird problem on your property.
Clear communication every step of the way: We maintain total transparency regarding structural findings, our recommended steps, actions taken, and any follow-up care. You can reach out to our customer service team anytime with questions.
Easy online account management: Handle appointment scheduling, view records, and process payments through one effortless login.

Call Us for Nassau & Suffolk County Bird Control Now

Protecting your property from roosting flocks requires a precise, legally compliant strategy. Arrow Exterminating conducts comprehensive site evaluations to pinpoint structural vulnerabilities, identify species-specific habits, and deploy custom bird exclusion systems built for permanent resolution. Every remediation plan we execute adheres strictly to state and federal wildlife regulations, safeguarding both your structure and your peace of mind.

Secure your property before pest birds cause irreversible structural damage. Contact our team today for a complimentary property assessment and discover why homeowners have trusted Arrow Exterminating for professional bird control on Long Island since 1947.

FAQs on Long Island Birds and Bird Infestations

As a leading authority on avian management on Long Island, we understand the exact structural headaches and health concerns local homeowners face during a bird infestation. We’ve refined proven strategies that fix immediate bird problems while delivering lasting prevention. Here is essential bird control information to help you make informed decisions for your home.

Are bird droppings corrosive or damaging to roof shingles, building materials, and HVAC equipment?

Yes, bird droppings contain uric acid, which is highly corrosive with a pH level between 3 and 4. Over time, guano can eat away at asphalt shingles, metal roofing, paint, and concrete. In HVAC systems, droppings and nesting materials can block airflow, corrode condenser coils, and compromise indoor air quality by pulling airborne bacteria and spores directly into your building’s ventilation system.

Which specific bird species are protected under federal or local New York wildlife laws, and how does that affect removal?

Under the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act and New York State environmental laws, almost all native birds—including gulls, swallows, woodpeckers, and robins—are protected. It is illegal to move, destroy, or disturb their active nests (nests containing eggs or live chicks) without specific permits. Unprotected species like house sparrows, European starlings, and pigeons can be managed year-round, but protected species require specialized, non-lethal deterrence and legal timing strategies.

Are the exclusion products you install, such as netting or spikes, visible from the street, or are they discreet?

Our exclusion products are designed to blend seamlessly into your property’s architecture. We use low-profile, UV-resistant netting in colors that match your building’s exterior, as well as ultra-thin stainless steel spikes and translucent gel barriers. From ground level, these deterrents are virtually invisible and protect your home without sacrificing curb appeal.

Will measures like spikes or netting harm or injure the birds, or do they simply deter them?

Our control methods are completely non-lethal and humane. Bird spikes do not pierce or impale birds; they simply create an uneven surface that makes landing physically impossible. Similarly, physical netting and wire systems act as harmless barriers that block access to roosting spots, encouraging birds to move on to alternative natural habitats without sustaining injury.

How do seasonal bird migrations on Long Island impact the timing and necessity of bird exclusion?

Long Island sits directly along the Atlantic Flyway, leading to massive surges in bird populations during spring nesting (March through August) and fall migration (September through November). Installing exclusion barriers before peak spring nesting prevents birds from establishing territories on your property. Once a migratory bird builds an active nest with eggs, legal protections take effect, making removal significantly more complex until the young have fledged.

Bird Exclusion for YOUR BUSINESS

We Also Offer Commercial Bird Management For Your Business

Birds around Long Island like to nest and roost in the structural spaces on our commercial properties. Having too many birds around can drive away customers and damage your reputation. Taking bird control measures before your infestation starts or gets out of hand will ensure that your business is safe from bird-related issues.

Our bird removal experts will create a safe and efficient bird control plan that works for your business.

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