California is home to many outrageously annoying birds. They’re loud, they damage your property, and they put you at risk of illness. Certain birds are uniquely bothersome and seem to be drawn to Southern California. For instance, Pasadena is home to a crowd of shockingly loud red-crowned parrots that squawk and shriek all morning, waking up the neighbors just in time to see them leaving droppings on the cars.

Crows are another noisy nuisance in California. The problem has gotten so out of hand that the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife stepped in to keep them at bay. They only had limited success. Sparrows, pigeons, and starlings are no better. Seagulls also cause a mess, dive-bombing people who are out trying to enjoy a day in the sun along the coastline.

Birds aren’t just bothersome; they spread bacteria that can lead to over 60 different diseases. That list includes a respiratory illness called Histoplasmosis; inflammation of the nervous system called St. Louis Encephalitis; yeast infections that affect the respiratory system and intestines called Candidiasis; and they also spread E. coli and Salmonella. Nuisance birds can also expose you to over 50 different parasites like mites, Bed Bugs, and mealworms. You don’t have to come in direct contact with the bird to be exposed to those illnesses. When the droppings land in the water supply or your garden, you can take in the bacteria that way. The droppings and urine can also incorporate with the dust in the air that you then breathe in.

Those droppings have acidic qualities that can damage the surfaces they land on. The substance eats away at building foundations and chews through roofs, damages car paint, and ruins solar panels. Since those droppings are dangerous to come in contact with, they’re difficult to clean up without help from a professional. Bird nests can also clog gutters. That backup puts your home at risk of flooding, attracts bugs, can damage the roof, and creates a fire hazard.

If you have a pest problem of any kind, it’s important to quickly take care of it. The longer you wait, the more pests multiply, and the more damage they do. That’s why the licensed and certified technicians at 101 Gopher & Pest Control return calls as quickly as possible and offer same-day service, even on Saturdays. Whether you need a bird problem fixed immediately or set up preventative services, we’re here to help. We have owned and operated 101 Gopher & Pest for over 20 years, and we’ve been located in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties since 2008. This is our home and we strive to do right by this community. The best way to do that is through quality service you can count on. Whether you need bug, wildlife, or bird control at home or a business, we treat our customers like neighbors and friends. We will work with clients to create a treatment plan based around their needs and won’t ever make you sign any long-term contracts. Call us today to learn more about the discounts we offer.