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The
Business of Bird Control
During the latter
half of the 90s, bird control became a commonly offered service
by pest control companies, building maintenance companies, contractors
and even Bird Control companies (those that do nothing else). While
still a long way from roofing or plumbing, bird control is becoming
more common all the time.
Building
Owners Need Help
Birds
wreak havoc on buildings all across America. Their droppings and
nesting materials have been an eyesore, and health risk, for years.
You can learn more about damage and diseases by visiting Why Solve
Bird Problems.
Thanks to increased
publicity on the dangers of birds around buildings, and more promotions
by companies offering bird control, building owners are warming
up to paying for solutions. They typically ask their pest control
operator, building maintenance company or a contractor for help.
Those companies trained in the art of bird control can help, while
others obviously can't, and risk upsetting a customer in the process.
True to the
spirit of entrepreneurism, savvy businessmen across America have
started offering bird control to their customers, and using it as
a way to grow their businesses. In fact, Bird Barrier's Technical
Training Classes have helped more than 1,000 companies succeed in
the market.
How
to Make Money
Bird
control companies are selling a solution to building owners' problems;
relocation of the birds, their droppings and nesting materials.
Generally there are three phases of an actual job (after the customer
agrees to proceed):
- Dispersal
of birds (only in extremely heavy pressure sites)
- Clean-up
of the site
- Installation
of bird deterrent products (like Bird Barrier products)
Significant
revenue can be generated from each of the above offerings.
How
to Succeed (Visit Tools to Succeed)
Bird
control is part construction (installation of products) and part
wildlife/pest control (understanding what products will make the
birds leave permanently). Underestimating the commitment of the
birds to return home will almost always result in failure and an
unhappy customer. Operators who learn how to sell the customer on
the job, properly evaluate the site, clean and sanitize the site,
and install the proper products, will succeed in this lucrative
field.
What
you need to succeed
- Commitment
to this new opportunity - Pure and simple, you must decide that
is will add value to your business
- Customer
base - Building owners and managers who care about the well-being
of their investment, customers and employees
- Qualified
employees - People who can properly execute on the company's promise
to the customer. Ideal employees are part construction worker,
salesperson, designer, high-level worker and courteous company
representative.
Getting
Started
It
is not particularly expensive to get started. In fact many operators
don't invest anything until they've actually sold their first job.
Please feel free to Contact Bird Barrier for any assistance (we'll
even help quote jobs from photographs, plans or over the phone).
And please refer to Tools to Succeed for resources offered to help
you grow your business.
We look forward
to working with you soon.
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