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Bird management 2024

Download to learn how to avoid common pitfalls like overpromising and underpricing.

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This edition focuses on helping PMPs strengthen their bird control programs by avoiding one of the most common pitfalls in the segment: overpromising and underpricing. As the guide notes, bird work is often more complex, labor‑intensive and technically demanding than it appears at first glance. A single installation can involve height challenges, structural considerations and the responsibility of protecting sensitive areas like outdoor dining spaces below. That level of precision requires planning, training and realistic pricing.

PHOTO: BRETT MADDEN
Bird problems are prevalent in nearly any type of accounts. PHOTO: BRETT MADDEN

The edition encourages PMPs to approach bird control with the same discipline they apply to their core services. It emphasizes understanding the true scope of each job, from equipment needs to labor hours to long‑term maintenance expectations. Underestimating these factors can erode margins quickly, especially when customers expect permanent relief from roosting, nesting or droppings.

You’ll also gain insight into how bird control fits into broader service offerings and why it remains one of the most profitable add‑on categories when priced and executed correctly. For PMPs looking to expand responsibly and sustainably, this edition provides a grounded, practical perspective on delivering high‑quality bird management without sacrificing profitability.