I have a small shop that is nestled in a nice little spot in town. There are other businesses around, but they are at least a half block away on each side. I also live here in town, and I knew it was the perfect location as soon as I saw it. It would allow me to have outdoor seating in both directions. I knew even before I opened up that I needed to find out what I could about bird control because I knew I would have no customers if there were bird droppings all over the place.

I love the sounds of birds, and I think many of them are very pleasant to look at. However, I also know that bird droppings are a huge deterrent to a lot of people, me included. It looks nasty, and no one wants to sit on a bench or at a …