Protecting Structures and Open Areas From Pest Birds

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Bird Mesh

physical barrier designed to keep pest birds out

Bird mesh (metal wire screening) installed along a roofline protects gaps and gutters from nesting, while spikes on the ledge prevent perching. Birds can cause serious damage and mess when they nest or roost around our properties. Bird mesh is a proven physical barrier designed to keep pest birds out of unwanted areas, providing a humane way to scare birds away by simply denying them entry.

Whether you manage a commercial warehouse, run a farm, or want to protect your home, bird mesh can be tailored to your needs as part of an integrated bird control solution.

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  • Proven Effectiveness: Physical mesh barriers have a long track record of significantly reducing pest bird activity, delivering immediate results in keeping areas bird free.

  • Humane and Bird Safe: Bird mesh provides bird safe mesh protection that doesn’t harm the animals. It simply blocks them from entering, so birds move on to find other roosts. There are no spikes injuring them and no chemicals or traps involved.

  • Low Maintenance & Durable: Quality bird mesh is built to last in outdoor conditions. Made from corrosion resistant metals (like galvanized or stainless steel) or UV stabilized polymers, it can withstand rain, sun, and wind for years without degrading.

  • Versatile for Any Environment: Anti bird mesh comes in various sizes and configurations to suit different settings. It can seal tiny gaps in building eaves or cover larger openings in roofs and facades. This versatility means bird mesh can be used on residential homes, warehouses, factories, barns, garages, under solar panels.

  • Discreet and Aesthetic: Modern bird mesh installations are designed to blend into the structure so they aren’t an eyesore. Mesh panels can be painted or come in neutral colours (black, grey, etc.) that make them barely noticeable from a distance.

Key Benefits of Bird Mesh
Humane Bird Control

Combining
Bird Mesh with Other Bird Control Solutions

In addition to bird mesh, there are several other bird control products that can be used in tandem or as alternatives, depending on your situation.

  • Integrated Bird Management also specialises in advanced solutions not covered in detail here, such as laser bird repellent systems and bio acoustic deterrents. These high tech options can protect large agricultural fields, airports, and other expansive areas by scaring birds away using automated lasers or sound.

  • Bird Spikes: Bird spikes (also known as bird control spikes) are another traditional bird deterrent commonly used on structures. These are long, needle like rods projecting from a base strip that can be attached to ledges, window sills, beams, signs, and other narrow surfaces.

  • Bird Nets: Bird netting is a close relative of bird mesh. It involves using netting with various mesh sizes to cover broad areas and prevent birds from entering. Nets are extremely effective for bird damage prevention over large spans.

Choosing the right Bird Mesh For You

Our experts will survey your site, recommend the right anti bird spikes or other solutions, and provide a prompt quote.

Light conditions

A higher laser output power is recommended for use during bright light conditions.

Distance and Beam Angle

A higher laser output power balances out the loss of contrast due to spreading of the laser beam over a larger surface area.

Local environmental conditions (albedo)

A higher laser output power is recommended for use in an environment with light absorbing surfaces.

Materials Used

When choosing a bird mesh solution, it’s important to understand its features and specs. High quality bird mesh products typically offer the following:

  • Materials: Bird mesh is usually constructed from heavy duty materials like metal wire (e.g. galvanised steel or stainless steel) or tough plastic mesh. These materials are corrosion resistant and weatherproof, ensuring the mesh stands up to rain, sun, and wind without rusting or tearing.

  • Easy Installation Panels: Bird mesh usually comes in panels, rolls, or pre cut screens that can be fitted over the targeted area. Installation involves affixing the mesh over gaps or surfaces using clips, screws, or special fasteners.

  • Long Term Protection: Once installed, bird mesh provides ongoing, passive protection with no power source or activation needed. Unlike electronic deterrents, the mesh is always on guard.

Bird Mesh On Rooftop
Bird Mesh On Solar Rooftop

Comparison with Other Bird Control Methods

Bird mesh is a highly effective physical bird deterrent used to seal specific structural gaps such as vents, eaves, or under solar panels. Compared to bird netting, which covers large open areas like gardens or roofs, mesh is sturdier, more permanent, and ideal for detailed exclusion. In contrast with bird spikes, which prevent perching on ledges, mesh blocks actual entry points, making both useful in tandem.

When compared to high tech deterrents like laser bird repellents and bio-acoustic systems, mesh provides passive, reliable coverage without power or programming. These technologies are best suited to large open spaces, while mesh protects specific structural vulnerabilities.

Our Happy Customers

Thousands of customers from different sectors worldwide rely on our bird control services to solve their bird problems.

  • Gallo’s Innovative Use of Laser Bird Deterrent Technology for Effective and Sustainable Farming Practices

  • Eden Valley Vineyard Eliminates Bird Damage and Reduces Costs with Bird Control Group’s Laser Technology

  • A soybean farmer in South Korea reduces crop losses by 95% with the AVIX Autonomic Laser Bird Deterrent

Common Questions – Bird Mesh

No, bird netting is not illegal in general ; when used responsibly it is a legal and widely accepted bird control practice. In the UK, for example, the use of netting and mesh to deter pest birds is regulated under wildlife protection laws (Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981), which primarily ensure that you do not unnecessarily harm the birds. This means you must install netting in a way that does not trap or injure birds, and avoid disturbing any active nests.

Yes, when properly installed, bird mesh is extremely effective as a bird deterrent. It’s one of the few solutions that offers near guarantee that birds will not be able to access a protected area. The reason it works so well is simple: it creates a physical barrier. Birds might circle around, but they cannot penetrate the net or mesh to reach the area behind it, so eventually they give up and leave. Once in place, though, bird netting and mesh require little maintenance aside from occasional inspections, and they continuously keep birds out.

While the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, bird mesh and bird netting generally refer to different styles of bird exclusion material, each suited for different applications. Bird mesh usually means a rigid or semi rigid mesh screen or panel, often made of metal wire or hard plastic, that is used to cover openings and gaps on structures.

Bird netting, on the other hand, is typically a flexible net (often made of knotted polyethylene twine or similar) that can cover much larger areas.

Yes, bird mesh is designed to be safe for birds when installed correctly. In fact, it’s considered a bird safe mesh solution specifically because it deters birds without harming them. The mesh acts as a passive barrier ; it doesn’t entangle or injure the bird  ; it simply blocks the bird’s path. When a bird encounters mesh covering an opening, it will typically just flutter away and find a different spot.

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