Birds nesting in attic

[poohsing]

We have birds nesting in our attic. Does anyone have any experience with how we could resolve this problem? Our house is still under warranty so we could ask the builder to patch up the hole, but they refuse to remove the nest and birds for us.

We've called around for the pros and they are charging $200-$300 for the job. Some will only patch the hole, but will not remove the nest - which I could ask the builder to do at no cost to us. Our biggest concern is the nest removal.

[Pete_Coach]

We have birds nesting in our attic. Does anyone have any experience with how we could resolve this problem? Our house is still under warranty so we could ask the builder to patch up the hole, but they refuse to remove the nest and birds for us.

We've called around for the pros and they are charging $200-$300 for the job. Some will only patch the hole, but will not remove the nest - which I could ask the builder to do at no cost to us. Our biggest concern is the nest removal.

The "pro's" being the exterminators? If you call the right ones, they will remove the nest or debris and they will plug the hole. You just need to call around and find the right one. And yes, they will charge you for it. $300 is about right. That was the cost to raccoon proof my attic.

[CaptSmethwick]

I am appalled that anybody would agree to do this. If this is a native or migratory bird, its nest is protected by law in Canada - disturbing it or blocking off access to it is illegal and, IMO, repugnant. I doubt if you'd find an ethical exterminator who would move it. Be patient, wait until the young have fledged and patch the hole after they have moved out. Depending on the species, it shouldn't be more than a month or so.

[hotgo]

i am appalled that anybody would agree to do this. If this is a native or migratory bird, its nest is protected by law in canada - disturbing it or blocking off access to it is illegal and, imo, repugnant. I doubt if you'd find an ethical exterminator who would move it. Be patient, wait until the young have fledged and patch the hole after they have moved out. Depending on the species, it shouldn't be more than a month or so.

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