Hello All, I want to move house and today I went with the realtor to check on some apartments. After having checked three of them and we move on to the fourth which is just lovely as it has all my requiremments and more. The problem now is that there's a tree just outside the gate whose branches hang over it and this tree has been taken over b birds and their nests. As a matter of fact, there are at least 20 nests in that tree. The problem for me isn't the birds or their nests per se, but the mess they constitute, I noticed some whitish spots on the ground. I'm worried about a bird pooping on me if I were coming in or going out, which is an unignorable likelihood. So, please, o ye good people of nairaland, how do I overcome this issue, I need to chase them from that tree but how?

Op,all you need do is,
Shed off some or most of the branches,after you've moved in,
that would significantly reduce the population.
And eventually reduce the nuisance they cause.
You could hire 1 or 2 hands for the task
or do it yourself.
With time,anyway,you'll hardly notice their presence,cos they would be fewer.
Remember though that trees provide shade and
Are an important part of ecosystem ecological balance,
For another thing,they help to make the environment airy.
So its not totally a disadvantage.

I agree with your reply except that it's branch are directly over the only entrance thus my worry. Plus my to-be neighbours seem cool with it, and I don't want to be Mr.Too Know if you know what I mean, I would really appreciate a discreet method. Thanks.

fresh_dude: Hello All, I want to move house and today I went with the realtor to check on some apartments. After having checked three of them and we move on to the fourth which is just lovely as it has all my requiremments and more. The problem now is that there's a tree just outside the gate whose branches hang over it and this tree has been taken over b birds and their nests. As a matter of fact, there are at least 20 nests in that tree. The problem for me isn't the birds or their nests per se, but the mess they constitute, I noticed some whitish spots on the ground. I'm worried about a bird pooping on me if I were coming in or going out, which is an unignorable likelihood. So, please, o ye good people of nairaland, how do I overcome this issue, I need to chase them from that tree but how?

Is there anyway you can saw off the overhanging branches?

My main concern here would be the health risks / hazards associated with bird faeces and droppings, and not the eco-system / whether you look cool or uncool. Infact, it's better to be uncool and safe / healthy than to be cool but living in an unhealthy environment.

Here's something you might want to read:

Large populations of roosting birds may present the risk of disease to people nearby. The most serious health risks arise from disease organisms that can grow in the nutrient-rich accumulations of bird droppings, feathers and debris under a roost — particularly if roosts have been active for years. External parasites also may become a problem when infested birds or bats leave roosts or nests. The parasites then can invade buildings and bite people.

http://www.idph.state.il.us/public/hb/hbb&bdrp.htm

^u just scared d bruda!

Watch him return d keys to d apartment

Lol!

Madam ID, how far now?

Long time my sister...

Efemena_xy: Lol!

Madam ID, how far now?

Long time my sister...

Missed u o! I dey wia u put me sha! I c family sec is ur newly found spot she! Carry go! Na u na

Not really o!

Sometimes I flirt with the Literary section and;

Sometimes I dey touch base, but you're never there naw!

Besides, e be like say your disciples Jackie Chan & 007 don get small money do gender change

Missed U 2 babes

@Efemena, thanks darl. I don hear, that would be my first assignment after moving in. @Sexy Mama, what's good babes?

fresh_dude: @Sexy Mama, what's good babes?

Am good chocolate muffin! Shey make I come for spare key?

Efemena_xy: Not really o!

Sometimes I flirt with the Literary section and;

Sometimes I dey touch base, but you're never there naw!

Besides, e be like say your disciples Jackie Chan & 007 don get small money do gender change

Missed U 2 babes

I dey feel ur once upon a time series dem for d lit sect o! Asanwa, u some exceptional breed.U go mama!

^^ Thanks babes

Why are you so bothered if the other neighbors are fine with it? My biggest concern would be the noise (birds make lots of noise at dusk and dawn).

If you really LOVE the place, rent it, get friendly with the other neighbors and then get all of them to act in concert to convince the landlord to cut down the tree or trim the branches. This is not a big deal and is definitely NOT worthy of an entire thread in the FAMILY section.

braveheart2012: is definitely NOT worthy of an entire thread in the FAMILY section.

In ur opinion abi?

Idowuogbo:
Am good chocolate muffin! Shey make I come for spare key?

Sweety no dey use dis kain tin play abeg. If you can't have the spare who could? Holla at your boy.

braveheart2012: Why are you so bothered if the other neighbors are fine with it? My biggest concern would be the noise (birds make lots of noise at dusk and dawn).

If you really LOVE the place, rent it, get friendly with the other neighbors and then get all of them to act in concert to convince the landlord to cut down the tree or trim the branches. This is not a big deal and is definitely NOT worthy of an entire thread in the FAMILY section.

You're quite funny. I thought of putting it in the Programming/NYSC/Celebrities sectios but they're all saturated hence my decision to open it here. smh.

fresh_dude: You're quite funny. I thought of putting it in the Programming/NYSC/Celebrities sectios but they're all saturated hence my decision to open it here. smh.

Lol! Na wa oh

fresh_dude: You're quite funny. I thought of putting it in the Programming/NYSC/Celebrities sectios but they're all saturated hence my decision to open it here. smh.

Lmfao! Naughty boi

fresh_dude: Sweety no dey use dis kain tin play abeg. If you can't have the spare who could? Holla at your boy.

Awwwh.....

Dont I feel special.....

On my way wiv cutlass, time to go alll Shina Rambo wiv dem branches.

Idowuogbo:
Awwwh.....

Dont I feel special.....

On my way wiv cutlass, time to go alll Shina Rambo wiv dem branches.

Woohoo! That's me bebe. Come come come baby, there's a lot to cut. *singing ''when I ride, I wanna ride with a gangsta chick''*

Idowuogbo:
Lmfao! Naughty boi

No mind am jare, e dey show himself.

fresh_dude: Woohoo! That's me bebe. Come come come baby, there's a lot to cut. *singing ''when I ride, I wanna ride with a gangsta chick''*

Lwkmd! Gangster chick ke! A whole Mary magdalene like me!

Ayam innocent o!

fresh_dude: You're quite funny. I thought of putting it in the Programming/NYSC/Celebrities sections but they're all saturated hence my decision to open it here. smh.

How about the Properties section? What does a tree full of shitting birds have to do with families? Instead of being grateful for whatever responses you got, you're coming back with "clever" retorts. If you were indeed trying to be clever in your post, you failed spectacularly.

Here are the facts:

1) You had a relatively basic, minor issue about 20 bird nests in front of an apartment you have NOT even rented yet.
2) Instead of figuring this out on your own (or just doing a simple Google search), you opened a thread in a section dedicated to discussions about family issues to ask about how to chase away birds from a tree. It's not THAT complicated oga!

I understand that you may not be the brightest person in the world, but I truly struggle to understand what you had hoped to achieve with this thread. What kind of advice were you hoping for besides: "remove the nests", "cut down the tree", "cut down some branches", "burn the tree"? Even a primary school kid can figure out how to get rid of bird nests and you're a grown man for crying-out loud!

Idowuogbo:
In ur opinion abi?

And what is your contribution to this thread? Did you follow one of your customers here from the Romance Section or is business just slow tonight?

^^ But it makes for a refreshing change though, doesn't it?

I mean we're often bombarded with bedroom issues, re: he/she cheated, do I divorce him/her?

and now recently we're getting kitchen issues, re: he/she eats all the meat in the pot

so now, we're being presented with a...(cough)...garden issue

Idowuogbo:
Lwkmd! Gangster chick ke! A whole Mary magdalene like me!

Ayam innocent o!

Mary what? Please.

braveheart2012:

How about the Properties section? What does a tree full of shitting birds have to do with families? Instead of being grateful for whatever responses you got, you're coming back with "clever" retorts. If you were indeed trying to be clever in your post, you failed spectacularly.

Here are the facts:

1) You had a relatively basic, minor issue about 20 bird nests in front of an apartment you have NOT even rented yet.
2) Instead of figuring this out on your own (or just doing a simple Google search), you opened a thread in a section dedicated to discussions about family issues to ask about how to chase away birds from a tree. It's not THAT complicated oga!

I understand that you may not be the brightest person in the world, but I truly struggle to understand what you had hoped to achieve with this thread. What kind of advice were you hoping for besides: "remove the nests", "cut down the tree", "cut down some branches", "burn the tree"? Even a primary school kid can figure out how to get rid of bird nests and you're a grown man for crying-out loud!

I was going to right a long epistle till I saw your last statement. Who would have thought I was engaging with a Primary 5 pupil. I have to admit though, you are precocious, you should consider the taking Common Entrance exam, who knows what use you might be in the future.

braveheart2012:

How about the Properties section? What does a tree full of shitting birds have to do with families? Instead of being grateful for whatever responses you got, you're coming back with "clever" retorts. If you were indeed trying to be clever in your post, you failed spectacularly.

Here are the facts:

1) You had a relatively basic, minor issue about 20 bird nests in front of an apartment you have NOT even rented yet.
2) Instead of figuring this out on your own (or just doing a simple Google search), you opened a thread in a section dedicated to discussions about family issues to ask about how to chase away birds from a tree. It's not THAT complicated oga!

I understand that you may not be the brightest person in the world, but I truly struggle to understand what you had hoped to achieve with this thread. What kind of advice were you hoping for besides: "remove the nests", "cut down the tree", "cut down some branches", "burn the tree"? Even a primary school kid can figure out how to get rid of bird nests and you're a grown man for crying-out loud!



And what is your contribution to this thread? Did you follow one of your customers here from the Romance Section or is business just slow tonight?

Emmh... Excuse me! Is some screws missing in ur upstairs? I think ur so called brain needs to be jump started. I only asked a Question, y u going off on 1

fresh_dude: I was going to right a long epistle till I saw your last statement. Who would have thought I was engaging with a Primary 5 pupil. I have to admit though, you are precocious, you should consider the taking Common Entrance exam, who knows what use you might be in the future.

Gosh! You're stupider than sheep. Now I see why 20 bird nests completely befuddled you, turned your world upside down and sent you running to Nairaland! Bloody corn pap for brains!

Idowuogbo:
Emmh... Excuse me! Is some screws missing in ur upstairs? I think ur so called brain needs to be jump started. I only asked a Question, y u going off on 1

Look at her dirty mouth like "is some screws missing in ur upstairs"! Is this what you call English? Stop it! You're embarrassing yourself.

braveheart2012:
Is this what you call English?

No..

Happy now?

Azzzhole!

Idowuogbo:
No..

Happy now?

Azzzhole!

You're welcome! Stay blessed!