Bird Proofing Your Attic in Orange County

Birds nesting in attics is a common problem for homeowners in Orange County. While most people enjoy seeing birds outside, having them roost in your attic causes damage and potential health hazards. At Attic Projects, we humanely remove birds from attics and seal entry points to prevent re-infestation.

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Bird Proofing With Attic Projects

Bird-proofing your attic involves securing the exterior to prevent birds from nesting in or on your property. The Attic Projects team identifies locations like overhangs, roof edges, vents, ledges, holes, and gaps that provide birds access. We then customize humane modifications to make these areas unsuitable for nesting.

Effective bird proofing modifications from Attic Projects include:

Stainless steel mesh – Placed over vents, holes, or crevices to block access
Sealing gaps – Uses weatherproof materials to close holes and crevices

Proper bird proofing keeps birds from nesting where they don’t belong. Attic Projects’ rodent control experts implement customized bird proofing using humane methods to match your home’s architecture and problem areas. Contact us today to schedule a free inspection for your effective bird proofing service.

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we service the following zip codes in Orange County, CA

90620 Buena Park
90621 Buena Park
90622 Buena Park
90623 La Palma
90624 Buena Park
90630 Cypress
90631 La Habra
90632 La Habra
90633 La Habra
90680 Stanton
90720 Los Alamitos
90721 Los Alamitos
90740 Seal Beach
90742 Sunset Beach
90743 Surfside
92602 Irvine
92603 Irvine
92604 Irvine
92605 Huntington Beach
92606 Irvine
92607 Laguna Niguel
92609 El Toro
92610 Foothill Ranch
92612 Irvine
92614 Irvine
92615 Huntington Beach
92616 Irvine
92617 Irvine
92618 Irvine
92619 Irvine
92620 Irvine
92623 Irvine
92624 Capistrano Beach
92625 Corona Del Mar
92626 Costa Mesa
92627 Costa Mesa
92628 Costa Mesa
92629 Dana Point
92630 Lake Forest
92637 Laguna Woods
92646 Huntington Beach
92647 Huntington Beach
92648 Huntington Beach
92649 Huntington Beach
92650 East Irvine
92651 Laguna Beach
92652 Laguna Beach
92653 Laguna Hills
92654 Laguna Hills
92655 Midway City
92656 Aliso Viejo
92657 Newport Coast
92658 Newport Beach
92659 Newport Beach
92660 Newport Beach
92661 Newport Beach
92662 Newport Beach
92663 Newport Beach
92672 San Clemente
92673 San Clemente
92674 San Clemente
92675 San Juan Capistrano
92676 Silverado
92677 Laguna Niguel
92678 Trabuco Canyon
92679 Trabuco Canyon
92683 Westminster
92684 Westminster
92685 Westminster
92688 Rancho Santa Margarita
92690 Mission Viejo
92691 Mission Viejo
92692 Mission Viejo
92693 San Juan Capistrano
92694 Ladera Ranch
92697 Irvine
92698 Aliso Viejo
92701 Santa Ana
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92706 Santa Ana
92707 Santa Ana
92708 Fountain Valley
92711 Santa Ana
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92728 Fountain Valley
92735 Santa Ana
92780 Tustin
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92799 Santa Ana
92801 Anaheim
92802 Anaheim
92803 Anaheim
92804 Anaheim
92805 Anaheim
92806 Anaheim
92807 Anaheim
92808 Anaheim
92809 Anaheim
92811 Atwood
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92825 Anaheim
92831 Fullerton
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How Birds Enter Your Attic

Birds can locate tiny openings in your asphalt or tile roof. The enclosed, sheltered space high above ground makes an ideal roosting spot for birds like pigeons, willets, and the American Robin.

Here are some of the common entry points into your attic that require sealing:

Gaps Around Vents – Vents for plumbing, gas lines, and bathroom fans often have gaps where birds can squeeze through. These provide easy roof access.
Gaps Near Eaves – Buildup of nesting materials or separated flashing creates openings for birds near roof eaves.
Gaps Near Roof Peaks – Birds locate and pick at gaps around peak roof flashings to enlarge holes.
Rusted Roof Fasteners – Corroded screws, nails, and fasteners leave behind holes for birds to access your attic.
Gaps Near Gables – Separated or missing siding materials provide access near gable ends.
Holes in Soffits – Persistent birds enlarge any small holes or gaps where soffits meet walls.
Openings Around Wires – Birds nibble around wires and conduits, entering the attic to make openings.
Unscreened Vents – Vents lacking mesh screening provide wide-open access to your attic interior.
Open Windows – Cracked windows or missing screens allow birds to fly into your attic easily.
Damaged Chimneys – Crumbling chimney mortar, caps, or flashings make for a quick bird entry point.

Attic Projects inspects both the exterior and interior of your Orange County home to locate any openings. After safely removing the birds, we professionally seal all holes and gaps to block future entry permanently.

Signs of Birds Roosting in Your Attic:

Chirping noises coming from the attic space
Scratching sounds above as they build nests
Bird droppings on exterior walls under attic vents
Ticks, mites, and other insects inside the home
Feathers and nesting materials around entry points
Foul odors from bird mess
Damage around entry points in the roof

Native Birds That Nest in Orange County Homes

According to Chirp for Birds, there are several bird species that frequently build nests right on or inside homes in Orange County. Some of the most common birds include:

Mourning Doves – These graceful birds construct flimsy stick nests on ledges, gutters, and eaves. Their cooing is a familiar backyard sound.
Barn Swallows build mud nests attached to vertical surfaces like walls or beams under overhangs. Watch for their swooping flight.
Black Phoebes – These flycatchers use mud and grass to make nests on ledges or beams under roof overhangs.
House Finches – Look for their messy nests up on lights, vents, or wreaths on front doors. The male has a red head.
House Sparrows – An invasive species that builds large, domed nests in gutters, vents, or holes in walls. Very noisy birds.
European Starlings – Another invasive pest known for making bulky nests in vents, gutters, holes, or ledges on homes.
Hummingbirds – Tiny cups of plant down and spiderwebs camouflaged on branches and sometimes under eaves.

Preventing birds from nesting in your home helps avoid damage from droppings and nesting materials.

Health & Safety Risks of Birds in Your Orange County Attic

Allowing birds to nest in your attic poses numerous health and safety risks to your family. Their droppings release caustic acids as they dry, which can eat away at wood, insulation, and other structural materials.

Here are some of the top concerns for homeowners:

Histoplasmosis – This severe fungal lung infection is caused by spores from bird droppings. It causes flu-like symptoms and can be fatal if untreated. Attics full of bird mess increase risk.
Salmonella – Bird droppings and nests harbor salmonella bacteria, which can lead to serious food poisoning if it contaminates cooking areas or surfaces.
Cryptococcosis – Birds spread this dangerous neurological condition via their droppings. It often infects the brain and spinal cord.
Asthma & Allergies – Dried bird droppings, feathers, and nesting materials release allergens into the home’s air.
Mites, Ticks, Fleas – Birds frequently carry parasitic insects like mites and ticks, which can bite and irritate family members.
West Nile Virus – While rare, birds can transmit this mosquito-borne disease to humans via droppings, secretions, or dead carcasses.
Electrical Fires – Birds often scavenge insulation and wires to build nests. This can expose wires and cause dangerous short circuits.
HVAC Damage – Birds’ nesting materials can clog and jam ventilation equipment. Droppings also corrode metal components.
Noise – Birds frequently chirp and squawk noises within attic spaces, especially during nesting season.

Attic Projects's Bird Removal & Proofing in Orange County

First, we humanely remove nests and birds from your attic using one-way exclusion devices. Then we identify and permanently seal all possible entryways into the attic so birds can’t re-enter. These bird exclusion techniques quickly solve the problem without harming the birds.

Don’t live with a bird infestation in your attic. The mess and damage will only worsen over time. Contact Attic Projects to schedule a FREE attic inspection for your bird removal today!