Modern Bird Control Podcast

In the first epsiode of 2025, Michael Gallion chats with Scott Swanson about his expierence going from the sales side of the bird control business, to starting his own company.

Michael Gallion is back and this time covering all the new innovations that the bird control industry has to effectively protect solar panels against birds. This includes the new product Solar Stixx!

Bird Barrier ProL@bb Training offers the best in modern bird control education & certification. We educate students about bird biology, product knowledge, installation skills and how to grow a bird control business. In this podcast, lead trainer Michael Gallion shares what to expect when becoming a Bird Barrier Certification Installer.

Proper bird control inspection requires a top to bottom evaluation to get your strategy and project plan right. Learn more about an innovative way to do your next inspection without using a ladder. Instead get what you need by using a safety view inspector pole.

In this podcast, Michael Gallion runs down a quick how-to on what individuals in and outside of the bird control world can do to make cleaning up bird mess an easy task.

You have the tools. You have the access equipment. What does it take to add bird control to your power washing business? Michael Gallion runs through what power wash companies need to know to add bird control to their services.

On the last episode of our 3-parter about the history of Bird Barrier on it's 30th anniversary, Michael Gallion talks with CEO Cameron Riddell about the last 10 years and how the company has emerged as the leader in modern bird control.

It's Bird Barrier's 30th anniversary! Host Michael Gallion sits down with Founder and current CEO Cameron Riddell to run through the history of the company. On this part 2, we cover the growth of the company on the turn of the 21st century.

It's Bird Barrier's 30th anniversary! Host Michael Gallion sits down with Founder and current CEO Cameron Riddell to run through the history of the company. On this part 1, we cover the humble beginnings of the company all the way up to the late 1990s. 

Keeping a consistent cash flow is ultimately what keeps pest/bird. control business' alive. Michael Gallion gives a few tips he's learned over the years in helping keep that cash flow consistent in the bird control world.

Michael Gallion runs through five different ways that he's found to be helpful in creating your proposal to a customer. Make sure to sign up for our online training to listen to Michael's hour long module specifically on Selling Bird Control.

Michael Gallion runs through all the different ways that we at bird barrier can help build your bird control business from the group up. Be sure to visit our website and YouTube page for even more resources that we offer.

What's good bird control if no one knows how well you do it? In this episode, Michael Gallion gives three tips he's found to be super helpful for PCOs to help marketing their bird control work out to the world. Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3yspcXW Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3FA4BCh Facebook: facebook.com/BirdBarrierAmerica Instagram: instagram.com/birdbarrier/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/bird-barrier-america/ Training: birdbarrier.com/training

The Power Washing industry has a lot in place already to clean and install bird control devices. Michael Gallion runs down how this can be achieved!

One of the tricker problems in all of bird control, solar panels can quickly become a pain for both the homeowner and pest control operator. Luckily, Bird Barrier has a few tips and tricks on how to work on fixing this pesky problem.

This short episode delves into three key reasons why fixing the bird problems on your property can help prevent diseases! Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3yspcXW Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3FA4BCh Facebook: facebook.com/BirdBarrierAmerica Instagram: instagram.com/birdbarrier/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/bird-barrier-america/ Training: birdbarrier.com/training

On the final episode of this Eagle Eye podcast series, Bird Barrier's own Matt Eargle, our technical specialist for the product goes in-depth with guest John Kotze on all you'll need to know on how to properly work with the Eagle Eye system. Placement guidelines are key in implementing the product. Thanks to John for being a great guest!

On the next episode with special guest John Kotze, owner of Eagle Eye, talks with our own Tony Jetton about the science that goes into the Eagle Eye system.

Michael Gallion and special guest all the way from South Africa John Kotze, Owner of Eagle Eye talk about the history of the product. John goes into what was the first factors they considered, the evolution of the product, and more! Next episode will cover the science behind Eagle Eye.

Michael Gallion runs down key information you need to know about the harmful nature bird disease is for your health, as well as how to position your bird control business to help combat a post-pandemic world.

Pest birds cause tens of millions of dollars of damage every year to American buildings, machinery, automobiles, roofs, ventilation systems and much more. Bird droppings and nesting materials which are allowed to accumulate pose a host of physical problems which can become very serious if they are not corrected immediately. Michael Gallion runs through specifically what is a pest bird and how the differences between them matter. 

Safety in bird control should be at the top of the list for any PMP or Company out on the job. This podcast featuring Tony Jetton & Michael Gallion delves into the resources that are available for companies to become better prepared for the safety challenges on site.

Installing Optical Gel/OptiCA with monthly check-ups to a site provides customers a sense of reliability and commitment while allowing installers to have an extra source of revenue. Michael Gallion runs through why a concept of recurring revenue is now emerging in Bird Control.

Learn why a multi-sensory strategy approach to most of your bird control projects can be the missing link to true success. Business Development Director Michael Gallion and Senior Technician Tony Jetton talk about this critical topic in modern bird control.

Pest birds cause tens of millions of dollars of damage every year to American buildings, machinery, automobiles, roofs, ventilation systems and much more. Bird droppings and nesting materials which are allowed to accumulate pose a host of physical problems which can become very serious if they are not corrected immediately. This episode delves into the specific reason how & why birds transition into becoming a pest bird.

By far the easiest way to solve birds is to use Optical Gel in most cases but not EVERY situation. In places Optical Gel is not the best solution options are discussed.

Each pest bird brings their own set of challenges to humans. Some habits are common to all birds but knowing how each bird species has unique biological activities is important to solution strategy. 2:00 Pigeons 7:28 Gulls 11:11 Sparrows/Starlings 16:16 Woodpeckers 19:58 Grackles 25:48 Goose 29:40 Ravens and Crows 33:30 Turkey Vultures 37:50 Swallows

President of Bird Barrier Cameron Riddell joins Eric Wolf from Innolytics to talk about Innolytics product OvoControl, a bird population control system.

When it comes to bird control projects almost 50% are the result of previous failure. In other words, an attempt was made but the birds returned. Here is an episode to explain why this happens and how to learn permanent solution strategy.

This week, Michael Gallion runs solo on this podcast covering the ins and outs of closing bird control deals. Yes, we know that closing deals may be daunting for some. Luckily through Bird Barrier's team of experts and support, you have the resources available at your disposal, no matter the job size!

Learning what not to do can be as important as what you should do correctly in bird control. Tony and Michael discuss the most common mistakes to avoid when solving bird problems.

Tony Jetton from Bird Barrier and Special guest Foster Brusca from Pest Posse discuss some challenges Pest Management Professionals encounter when they want to add Bird Control projects to their offering. Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3yspcXW Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3FA4BCh Facebook: facebook.com/BirdBarrierAmerica Instagram: instagram.com/birdbarrier/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/bird-barrier-america/ Training: birdbarrier.com/training

In the world of bird control, there are often very large jobs. These laborious projects can be overwhelming to the installer and to customer. Learn how breaking large projects into smaller manageable phases can be the key to success. Presenting phased project will lead expanding to more closed deal opportunities.  

The biggest question asked over & over in our training sessions: how do you close a sale? Turning in your proposal will only get you 50% to the finish line. This podcast will share the one critical tool you need to become a successful closer.

When executing proper bird control solutions, the end result is customer satisfaction. When the correct approach is not used, the customer places a callback. Call backs are the enemy in the pest control world and are common if handling bird control incorrectly. Learn how to avoid callbacks by doing a proper assessment the first time!