Swallow Control

Swallow Control

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Supreme IT Insecticide
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Keith's Pro Tips

"Installing a physical barrier is the most effective way to keep Swallows away. This stops them from getting to the spots they enjoy and cause them to fly somewhere else. You can take Spikes down when they leave, then put them back up before spring next year."

Swallow Control: How To Get Rid of Swallows

This page is an expert guide on getting rid of Swallows from your property using the products and methods suggested by our experienced pest control specialists. Follow this guide and use the recommended products and we guarantee you will eliminate nesting birds from your home.

Swallows are birds that can be fascinating to observe as they fly around and nest, but not so much when they do so on your home. These migratory birds can quickly become an irritating presence because of their nesting and roosting habits.

Every spring, Swallows come from far and wide and can appear in large numbers. Once Swallows have found a place they enjoy, they will begin to flood the area in droves with their population. In recent years, Swallows have become an increasingly irritating problem especially in cities where Swallows hang around buildings and places of business in large swarms.

If you are been frustrated with a Swallow invasion on your property our DIY treatment guide will show you how to safely and humanely get rid of this using expert advice and professional products. 

Identification

Swallow on Stick

Before you can proceed with a treatment program, you need to be sure you are dealing with Swallows and not some other bird. It helps to know what Swallows look like to avoid misidentification, which can be a waste of time and money in utilizing the wrong treatment methods.

  • The Swallow is a small-sized bird between 4 to 8 inches long from the Hirundinidae family of birds, of which there are 90 species of Swallows.
  • Swallows come in a wide range of colors such as brown, black and gray to more colorful varieties like blue, red, orange, and green.
  • They have short pointed beaks and mouths that can open wide.
  • Swallows have long wings that are pointed bird has a distinguishing tail that appears forked.
  • Another distinguishing characteristic that can help you to identify Swallows are their nesting habit of gathering mud and manure and placing them on sides of homes, walls and eaves to create a mud nest.

Use the description and image above to help you to identify Swallows on your property. If you are having trouble, contact us and we will assist you with identification.

Inspection

Once you have properly identified Swallows you will now need to inspect the area where they have been active to see how severe of an invasion you have.  

Where to Inspect

Inspect the areas where you are seeing birds that are active. As we mentioned before, Swallows can be seen roosting on roofs, on ledges, in air vents and other such areas. Birds prefer nesting in a safe, cozy area where they won't be affected by rain or other elements or any other animal activity.

What to Look For

Look for active Swallows or evidence of their activity which can be droppings or formations of mud nests. Often they will be hard to miss because they like to travel and nest in large flocks.

While Swallows are relatively harmless they can be quite frustrating near homes or places of business because wherever Swallows are plentiful, there will be a large number of droppings to be expected. These excessive amounts of droppings not only can create an unsightly mess around the home but they can also make for dangerous walking conditions due to the potential of slipping and falling from the droppings. Even worse, is the fact that Swallows and their droppings can potentially transmit deadly diseases.

Treatment

Once you have found the birds nest and the areas where the bird or birds are congregating, you can begin to apply treatment products. Depending on where you live, there may be laws in place protecting birds from harm, so you can't harm these birds or risk being fined a hefty sum.

To successfully remove birds from the area you will need to conduct some environmental modifications then apply Detour repellent and Bird Flite Bird Control Spikes to keep birds from re-establishing themselves near your home.

Make sure to have on personal protective equipment before carrying out treatment in the form of gloves and long-sleeved clothing.

Step 1 - Sanitize and Discard Nests

If the Swallow's bird nest has been discovered and is easy to access, you should remove the nest to send a message to the Swallows that they aren't welcome. It is important though to first check the nest if there are any eggs or baby chicks in the nest. Clean the area of nests and sanitize the areas where they have been active as much as possible.

For instance, if Swallows have created mud nests around the shingles of your home, take your water hose or a power sprayer and spray the mud nests away. If there are droppings, spray those away as well. You need to do this to make birds find your home unattractive and unappealing.

Step 2 - Apply Detour Bird Repellent

Applying Gel

Once you have cleared away droppings and nests, use Detour Sealent in the area where the nest was made to deter Birds from resettling in the area and remaking a nest. Detour is an all-weather formula that contains a hot pepper extract so not only will it be unpleasant because of its stickiness, but the hot pepper formula will also be offputting to the birds.

Detour is easy to use and the container works a lot like caulk. Using a caulking gun, apply some sealant along points on entry, ledges, and other surfaces where birds have nests.

Step 3 - Apply Bird Flite Bird Control Spikes

Bird Spikes

As an added measure to make sure Swallows don't get comfortable and make another nest in the area, use Bird Flite Bird Control Spikes in the areas where they have been active. These spikes are made with stainless steel and are blunted so they prevent injury to birds so its a great humane option to keep birds away. 

Clean the surface where you will choose to place the spikes such as on the eave of your home, a ledge or another area and then simply glue the spike strip down with glue and it will be ready to ward off Swallows. 

Prevention

Spraying bugs to deter birds

To prevent birds from nesting in your home in the future, you will need to lessen the insect population in the area. Since birds mainly eat bugs, if you spray an insecticide concentrate like Supreme IT around your home and yard, they will have less to eat.

Aside from this, applying Detour and the Bird Spikes is enough of an exclusion measure to make your home unappealing to birds wanting to find a place to nest.

Key Takeaways

What are Swallows?

  • Swallows are known to nest on or around homes and appear in large numbers once Spring arrives in some parts of the country.

How to Get Rid of Swallows

  • Sanitize your home to clear away bird nests and droppings to send a message to the Swallows that they shouldn't nest here. 
  • Use Detour Sealant and Bird Flite Bird Spikes to deter Swallows from making new nests on your property.

Preventing Swallow Reinfestation

  • Prevent future invasions of Swallows by eliminating their food source of insects with Supreme IT Insecticide.
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