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10 steps for improving your bird control revenue

April 11, 2019 By
Creating a revenue stream from bird control service is one thing; maintaining wealth from this offering is quite another. Where does your bird management service fit in? If you’re a pest management professional (PMP) who wants to get serious about... Read more»
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Tips for bird control success

April 3, 2018 By , and
Boost your bird business with expert advice for commercial and residential jobs. Read more»
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European starling: Combatting largest pest bird species in US

September 12, 2016 By
In his play Henry IV, Part I, William Shakespeare glorified starlings for their ability to be taught the name of a person and repeat it over and over to the king. Believe it or not, Shakespeare is responsible for one... Read more»
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How to control pigeons at tourist attractions

July 5, 2016 By
Editor’s Note: In 2016, we’re taking a look at how to convert do-it-yourself (DIY) practitioners to customers of professional pest management services — and how to prevent current customers from going “the other way.” In this second installment, we examine... Read more»
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Fact vs. Fiction: Pigeons

August 30, 2014 By
Fiction: Feeding pigeons makes the world a better place and doesn’t hurt anybody. Fact: Feeding pigeons, deliberately or unintentionally, is the foundation of most pigeon problems. Once the birds have identified reliable areas as food sources, their numbers multiply — and... Read more»
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Dos and Don’ts: Pigeons

July 11, 2014 By
An essential part of eliminating pest pigeons is safety-centric, pre-environmental and postenvironmental cleanup of biological waste. Effective interventions result in satisfied customers and recurring revenue. ■ Do incorporate a requirement within any bird management program to periodically inspect for accumulated... Read more»
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2013 Bird Management Survey

March 1, 2013 By
Who doesn’t like big-ticket sales — especially opportunities largely neglected by the competition? And what if these same projects hatched multiple nest eggs? Welcome to bird management — The Big Ticket. Compared to the revenues pest management professionals (PMPs) often... Read more»
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Avitrol Corp. Bait Formula

February 25, 2013 By
Since its commercial release more than four decades ago, Avitrol’s proprietary bait formula has been unmatched in the control of unwanted pest birds. Its restricted-use pesticide products are available to pest management professionals to assist them in their efforts to... Read more»
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