What areas in my home am I likely to find nesting birds?

You're likely to find nesting birds in external areas such as your gutters, eaves, porches, and chimneys. Some birds also nest in less obvious spots, like attics or even in your ventilation systems if they gain access. A reputable pro will conduct an inspection before starting any work to check for evidence of where birds may have set up roosting or nesting sites in your home.

What problems can occur if I leave the birds to roost or nest on or in my home?

Leaving birds to roost and nest on your home creates significant risks that affect both your home's structure and your well-being. The constant droppings, aggressive swooping, and persistent noise can damage siding, allow moisture intrusion, and stain exterior finishes. In addition, the birds’ pecking and droppings can spread diseases and parasites, which can lead to escalating repair costs and health hazards.

I don’t want any harm to come to the birds. Is humane removal possible?

Yes, humane removal is possible and ensures that birds remain unharmed during the extraction process. Experts use proven methods to safely capture and relocate both birds and their nests to secure environments. Professionals employ stainless steel spikes as a deterrent while avoiding harmful techniques such as poisons or glue traps. You can rely on trusted specialists who strictly use safe, noninjurious methods, thereby protecting the birds while resolving the nuisance.

Are there any legal considerations when removing birds and nests?

Yes, there are legal considerations when removing birds and their nests. You must adhere to strict local and state regulations, which safeguard protected native species during nesting season. Special authorization is required to remove protected birds, their nests, or eggs under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Observing these legal mandates avoids violations and ensures safe, responsible removal.

What methods are available to prevent birds from returning after nest removal?

To prevent birds from returning after nest removal, you can implement deterrent methods. Installing stainless steel spikes creates a secure barrier that prevents birds from roosting without causing injury. In contrast, loose nets may entangle birds and other wildlife, creating additional hazards. A trusted professional will choose and install the optimal method to keep your home bird-free.

How long does a bird’s nest last?

A bird’s nest remains viable for a period that depends on the species. The construction phase concludes within 2 days to 3 weeks, followed by a rearing stage lasting 2 to 10 weeks. Most birds become fully independent within 2 to 6 weeks, while certain predatory species require up to 2 1/2 months. This timeline can guide you on when it's safe to intervene.

Top-Rated Bird and Bat Pest Control Services Experts in Gig Harbor, WA

Axiom Eco-Pest Control - Seattle

14790 NE 95th St

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Axiom Eco-Pest Control - Seattle

14790 NE 95th St

5.00(

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203 local quotes requested

17 years of experience

The Axiom Difference: More, Better, Smarter Pest Protection Axiom Eco-Pest Control is rated one of the top 5-star pest control companies with over 6,000 5-star reviews and a 98% satisfaction rating. We take care of your worst bug problems. Axiom Eco-Pest Control was founded in 2008 and has been family-owned and operated since. Our friendly technicians are highly trained and carefully screened. We blend science, strategy, and expertise into a smarter, stronger more precise defense for your home. We treat into electrical outlets, wall voids, and plumbing gaps, where pests thrive but traditional pest control ignores. Axiom Eco-Pest Control is the BBB Oregon Business of the Year Torch Award Recipient for Ethics, plus we enjoy an A-rating with the BBB. Axiom Eco-Pest Control is also the winner of the coveted Angie's List Super Service Award for 2016-2024 and back-to-back recipient of the award in 2013 and 2014.

Bulwark Exterminating - Seattle/ Tacoma

3417 Pacific Ave

4.89(

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Bulwark Exterminating - Seattle/ Tacoma

3417 Pacific Ave

4.89(

149

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Approved Pro

Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 95% of Angi customers

Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

431 local quotes requested

Bulwark is a Family Owned Pest Control Company We take pride in providing the pest control coverage for your family. We listen to the customer because we know that a service company is nothing without their customers. We try and exceed the expectations of all of our customers in order to make our products better. 97% of Our Customers Would Recommend Us To Their Friends. Bulwark means a defensive barrier, and that is exactly what we provide for your home, a line of protection. This barrier keeps all of the pests out and kills any pest infestation your home may be experiencing. If you find pests alive and well after we come and treat we will come back for free. That's right, if you are still seeing pests, we messed up, and we will come back and retreat your home within 48 hours.

"Troy did an excellent job and made suggestions on my rat problem and we’re going to try and do that. Otherwise, I’ll come out and do something else. I’m very pleased with the work."

Pam B on June 2025

Bulwark is a Family Owned Pest Control Company We take pride in providing the pest control coverage for your family. We listen to the customer because we know that a service company is nothing without their customers. We try and exceed the expectations of all of our customers in order to make our products better. 97% of Our Customers Would Recommend Us To Their Friends. Bulwark means a defensive barrier, and that is exactly what we provide for your home, a line of protection. This barrier keeps all of the pests out and kills any pest infestation your home may be experiencing. If you find pests alive and well after we come and treat we will come back for free. That's right, if you are still seeing pests, we messed up, and we will come back and retreat your home within 48 hours.

"Troy did an excellent job and made suggestions on my rat problem and we’re going to try and do that. Otherwise, I’ll come out and do something else. I’m very pleased with the work."

Pam B on June 2025

Independent Pest Solutions

14611 Meridian E

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Independent Pest Solutions

14611 Meridian E

4.39(

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Customers say: Quick response

239 local quotes requested

18 years of experience

Independent pest solutions is a full service pest control company, we also have a construction division independent construction. Our exterminators are the best you will find in Tacoma and Puyallup. Our experienced pest control experts can not only rid your property’s infestation but also restore your crawlspace. Independent Pest Solutions takes a thorough look at your situation and our pest exterminators perform all necessary practices to get rid of those unwanted pests.

"It went great!"

Andr&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;eacute;s T on April 2024

Independent pest solutions is a full service pest control company, we also have a construction division independent construction. Our exterminators are the best you will find in Tacoma and Puyallup. Our experienced pest control experts can not only rid your property’s infestation but also restore your crawlspace. Independent Pest Solutions takes a thorough look at your situation and our pest exterminators perform all necessary practices to get rid of those unwanted pests.

"It went great!"

Andr&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;eacute;s T on April 2024

Mole Masters

P.O. Box 818

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Mole Masters

P.O. Box 818

4.82(

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Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 95% of Angi customers

Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

263 local quotes requested

"We Always Get Our Mole!" For over 30 years Mole Masters have been the mole extermination experts of the Northwest! We use only the most effective method available and it also happens to be the most eco-friendly! We keep our service simple by charging a flat per trip service (no charges per mole) and keeping it flexible on a weekly, monthly, or even yearly schedule if needed (90% of customers will be 5 visits or less!). This allows us to give each customer the right kind of protection for their property and gives you the ability to have a clear understanding of what you should expect to pay when the bill comes. Check us out on our website if you'd like to see more about our service (https://molemasters.biz) or if you'd like to get on the schedule give us a call today - Local: (253)926-0402 / Toll-Free: (866)544-MOLE(6653).

"10 years in this service provider but i'm looking for a new one now because they've changed a lot. they have higher prices,and not flexible, i don't want to give my credit card number because i don't want to share it to people that i didn't know."

Catherine Cole C on September 2021

"We Always Get Our Mole!" For over 30 years Mole Masters have been the mole extermination experts of the Northwest! We use only the most effective method available and it also happens to be the most eco-friendly! We keep our service simple by charging a flat per trip service (no charges per mole) and keeping it flexible on a weekly, monthly, or even yearly schedule if needed (90% of customers will be 5 visits or less!). This allows us to give each customer the right kind of protection for their property and gives you the ability to have a clear understanding of what you should expect to pay when the bill comes. Check us out on our website if you'd like to see more about our service (https://molemasters.biz) or if you'd like to get on the schedule give us a call today - Local: (253)926-0402 / Toll-Free: (866)544-MOLE(6653).

"10 years in this service provider but i'm looking for a new one now because they've changed a lot. they have higher prices,and not flexible, i don't want to give my credit card number because i don't want to share it to people that i didn't know."

Catherine Cole C on September 2021

Myzzer Rodent Exclusion

6712 NE 175th St.

5.00(

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Myzzer Rodent Exclusion

6712 NE 175th St.

5.00(

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Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Myzzer Rodent Exclusion is the leader in preventive treatment to stop the entrance, damage accumulation, and infestation of residential & commercial structures from both mice & rats. Through Poison & Pesticide Free exclusion methods and an assortment of environmentally friendly exclusive products, Myzzer is able to stop the biggest rodent problems in the most sensitive situations.

Bio Management Northwest

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Bio Management Northwest

3.83(

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Customers say: Super punctual

18 years of experience

Additional DBA - Bio Management Northwest Inc. See website for additional services. DBAs Clutter Control NW, Healthy Crawlspaces NW, & Water & Fire NW.

Bailey & Sons Spraying Service

5718 104TH ST E

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Bailey & Sons Spraying Service

5718 104TH ST E

1.00(

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60 years of experience

"We are a locally owned and operated family organization serving Pierce, King and Thurston Counties for more then 47 years. Through hard work and dedication we have managed to build long lasting relationships with our customers. To those of you that have been with us over the years I want to say 'thank you' so much for your continued patronage and to those who are new customers I want to say Thank You for choosing Bailey & Son’s Spraying. It is and always will be our primary purpose to make sure that we live up to your expectations." - Bill J. Bailey (Co. Owner & Founder)

Sunrise Pest Management

3411 11th St

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Sunrise Pest Management

3411 11th St

4.43(

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Customers say: Super punctual

47 years of experience

Serving Western Washington since 1978. Free phone quotes. No service contracts required.

"I had an ant problem that couldn't be solved by other pest control providers and sunrise came in and got the job done. They were professional, reasonably priced and enjoyable to deal with"

Elvis H on January 2021

Serving Western Washington since 1978. Free phone quotes. No service contracts required.

"I had an ant problem that couldn't be solved by other pest control providers and sunrise came in and got the job done. They were professional, reasonably priced and enjoyable to deal with"

Elvis H on January 2021

Ecoshield Pest Control

1144 Industry Dr

3.23(

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Ecoshield Pest Control

1144 Industry Dr

3.23(

43

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14 years of experience

At ECOSHIELD, we understand how pesky these pests can be. They invade your home, looking for food, water, and shelter. Once an infestation starts, they can pose serious health risks to you and the ones you love. We can help prevent or get these pests under control. We have years of experience, and we’ve taken it upon ourselves to break the mold. We provide the best of two worlds: clean and green. Unlike other Pest Control Services, we combine the most innovative pest management methods with the cleanest and safest products, so that your home is always safe.

"I have no clue what their service is like, but if their sales tactics are any indication, BEWARE! Today, a salesman names Riggs Billingsley from EcoShield came to my house while I was out of town. My wife was home dealing with our sick son who had been throwing up all day and was exhausted. The salesman was pushy and aggressive. We already have a pest control service, but she listened to his sales pitch anyway. At the end he told her to just enter her contact info and sign on the form and he'll have the more information about the service sent to her and that technicians will come the next day. She filled in her info to wrap things up, but said said no to service. She told him we didn't agree to anything and that she'd have to talk with me about it. After he leaves she gets emails that an appointment is scheduled for the next day and a signed contract for service for many hundreds of dollars. She didn't agree to any of it. He lied to her and tricked her. She called me distraught about the situation. She was upset because she was so exhausted dealing we our sick son that she we scammed by this guy. So I called the number, which of course went to an Indian call center. After half an hour of infuriating back and forth that required a 3 way call with my upset wife, we finally got the service and contract canceled. I've already filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. These people are clearly crooks. Stay far away!"

Dave J on May 2025

At ECOSHIELD, we understand how pesky these pests can be. They invade your home, looking for food, water, and shelter. Once an infestation starts, they can pose serious health risks to you and the ones you love. We can help prevent or get these pests under control. We have years of experience, and we’ve taken it upon ourselves to break the mold. We provide the best of two worlds: clean and green. Unlike other Pest Control Services, we combine the most innovative pest management methods with the cleanest and safest products, so that your home is always safe.

"I have no clue what their service is like, but if their sales tactics are any indication, BEWARE! Today, a salesman names Riggs Billingsley from EcoShield came to my house while I was out of town. My wife was home dealing with our sick son who had been throwing up all day and was exhausted. The salesman was pushy and aggressive. We already have a pest control service, but she listened to his sales pitch anyway. At the end he told her to just enter her contact info and sign on the form and he'll have the more information about the service sent to her and that technicians will come the next day. She filled in her info to wrap things up, but said said no to service. She told him we didn't agree to anything and that she'd have to talk with me about it. After he leaves she gets emails that an appointment is scheduled for the next day and a signed contract for service for many hundreds of dollars. She didn't agree to any of it. He lied to her and tricked her. She called me distraught about the situation. She was upset because she was so exhausted dealing we our sick son that she we scammed by this guy. So I called the number, which of course went to an Indian call center. After half an hour of infuriating back and forth that required a 3 way call with my upset wife, we finally got the service and contract canceled. I've already filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. These people are clearly crooks. Stay far away!"

Dave J on May 2025

U.S Lawns of Tacoma

20034 18th AVECT E

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U.S Lawns of Tacoma

20034 18th AVECT E

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