How do you stop birds from nesting

Question

i have birds building nests under a big exhaust fan where i work. i've removed the nest but 2 days later it was back again. this is a problem because it's causing bird droppings to litter the rec area of my work.

Answer 1

you can't.

if they like a spot, they are going to continue going there.

my brother-in-law had the same problem so he just hung a piece of steel from the ceiling of the garage, right under the nest.

they did their business there instead of on the car.

P.S. do not hurt the birds. they don't know any better.

good luck.

Answer 2

The way I see it you've got two options.

1. Discretely take care of the birds. *cough* kill *cough* them *cough*

2. Or you can remove the nest once again and place something there in its place to block them from re-creating it until they move on and find a new place.    

Answer 3

could you cover the fan with mesh.

Answer 4

find out where there coming in and stop them they are always in my garage pooping on everything so i keep all the doors shut and they stay out.just dont hurt them k.

Answer 5

keep taking the nest away, they won't nest in a disturbed area(it might take awhile for them  to get the point)

and try putting a box/birdhouse, or nesting box at a petstore, near the area they are trying to nest and they might take to it.

the mesh netting idea around the nest area might work also.

Answer 6

You can't get birds to stop nesting..unless you have some magical powers to stop nature.  Obviously you need to block this area off with screening or mesh to keep the birds from accessing it.  If you are removing active nests (a nest with eggs or chicks in it) you are actually breaking the law and can be fined or even jailed for doing this.  All wild native birds are protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.  Save the poor birds and yourself a lot of time and energy and get this area blocked off.