Effects of Feral Birds in Melbourne

The population of feral birds in Australia is growing exponentially, putting at risk buildings used for residential and commercial purposes, airports, marinas, and the agricultural sector. Feral birds have adverse effects on native species through predation, competition for food and shelter, habitat destruction, and the spread of diseases. Here in this blog, we have outlined some of the notable effects of feral birds in Melbourne.

• Bird nests and droppings are an unpleasant element that destroys houses and businesses and can cause odour and noise problems.

• Feathers and bird droppings can have a disastrous impact on a commercial building’s heating and cooling systems as well as the indoor air quality.

• Having clogged gutters and drainage lines from nests can lead to major water damage.

• The risk of slipping on the droplet build-up can lead to increased public liability insurance costs.

• Several fires have been attributed to electrical shorts caused by machinery housing sparrow nests.

• Often, birds spread seeds beneath their nests, attracting rodents, which in turn attract snakes.

Feral Birds Breeding Season

The breeding season comes around each year. Feral birds are mostly seen during the spring when it’s raining and melting snow is more often. As temperatures rise and food availability increases, it becomes easier for birds to raise their young. Overall, the breeding season usually lasts a week or two. After that, at least one parent is responsible for raising the young and guiding them through development so that they eventually become independent birds.

Diseases and Contamination Caused by Feral Birds

• Bird infestations attract various pests such as fleas, flies, and especially bird mites.

• They may also transmit other pathogens, such as Salmonella, to both people and animals.

• Faeces can cause structural damage from the uric acid in droppings, which can destroy metal, stone, and masonry.

• The bacteria, parasites, and fungi in bird faeces are dangerous to human health. 

We understand your problems and what you have been going through if you’ve been actually dealing with this specific problem of feral birds. A dedicated team of experts at Formula Pest Control is always here in Melbourne and the surrounding area to inspect your commercial or residential properties and determine the tailored solution that is best suited for your problem. Give us a call or contact us through any medium that is convenient for you to get the infestations out of your home for a reasonable price right away.