Bird Removal Services by Varmint Gone

Removing birds from your dryer vent, bathroom vent, or exterior ductwork is critical to protecting your home and family. Birds create serious health risks, fire hazards, and costly damage when they nest inside your ventilation system. The longer they remain, the more extensive the contamination and ductwork damage becomes. For safe, effective removal, always contact a professional bird removal specialist who can complete the job correctly the first time.

Bird droppings can carry harmful pathogens, including Bird Flu and Histoplasmosis, an airborne fungal infection that thrives in warm, moist environments like dryer and bathroom vents. In some cases, untreated Histoplasmosis can be fatal. Bird lice and mites can also migrate directly into your living areas, creating additional sanitation concerns.

Health risks associated with bird nests include:

• Airborne Histoplasmosis spores from accumulated droppings
• Increased exposure to Bird Flu and other pathogens
• Ideal conditions for mold and fungi inside vents
• Bird lice entering your home through vent openings

Bird nests are made from highly flammable materials – twigs, leaves, feathers, and debris. When these materials block your dryer vent, airflow becomes restricted and the dryer overheats, dramatically increasing the risk of a house fire. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 15,000 dryer vent fires occur each year due to clogs.

Fire hazards caused by bird nests include:

• Blocked dryer vents leading to overheating
• Flammable nesting materials igniting under high heat
• Reduced appliance efficiency or complete dryer failure
• Increased risk of home fires and smoke damage

If birds are left to nest in your vent system, they can tear or crush ductwork, making removal more difficult and expensive. Damaged ducts often require full replacement, additional labor, and sometimes a one-way removal system to safely evict active birds.

Common costly issues caused by birds include:

• Torn or collapsed ductwork that must be replaced
• More complex removal processes requiring specialized equipment
• Additional repair costs from moisture, heat, or contamination
• Higher long-term expenses the longer birds remain in the vents

With the health, fire, and financial risks associated with bird nests, professional removal is essential. The longer you wait, the more damage—and cost—you may face.

To protect your home, your family, and your investment, call Varmint Gone at 888-391-3330 or schedule an appointment online today.

Birds most commonly enter homes through bathroom and laundry room exhaust vents. In fact, about 90% of our bird removal customers are dealing with this exact issue, which allows us to offer fixed pricing for most vent-related situations. Birds can also enter through gable vents, ridge vents, or soffit gaps, depositing nests and droppings in areas that may require inspection before pricing can be finalized.

Birds often choose warm, enclosed vents as nesting sites, especially laundry room vents and bathroom exhaust vents. Pricing for vent-related bird removal:

• $299 for the first occupied vent (removal + decontamination + cover installation)
• $149 for each additional occupied vent
• $49 for bird-proof covers on unoccupied vents

Once a bird nests in your home, other birds are attracted to the same location—your vents become a “safe bird sanctuary.” This is why many homeowners have multiple nests without realizing it.

Important: Homeowners who choose not to cover their additional vents often call again within 2–3 weeks for another $299 removal service. In most cases, covering all vents costs less than a repeat removal.

If not removed promptly, birds may rip vent ductwork and nest between floors or inside your attic. These situations require a one-way gate system to safely remove the birds.

What to expect:

• Installation of a one-way gate at the entry point
• A technician returns in 2–3 days to seal the vent
• Replacement of damaged ductwork is required to restore proper ventilation
• Pricing varies based on duct length, damage location, and accessibility

Birds may also enter through gable vents, ridge vents, or soffit openings, which may require hand-removal or one-way gates depending on accessibility. After removal, we secure the area with galvanized mesh or flat steel to prevent future nesting.

For porch areas, removal is only possible if the nesting spot can be fully sealed afterward.

We cannot remove birds nesting in open or exposed beams, such as under an open porch, because the area cannot be secured. In these cases, Varmint Gone recommends:

• Waiting until birds leave on their own
• Removing the nest and cleaning droppings afterward
• Spraying water to discourage birds from rebuilding

Birds in your vents or roofline can create fire hazards, health risks, and costly damage. Varmint Gone delivers fast, safe removal, full decontamination, and long-term vent protection.

Call 888-391-3330 or schedule an appointment online today.