Check Gutters for Bird Nests & Deter Roosting
Why it matters
Bird mites and acidic droppings corrode gutters, cause ice dams, and harbor histoplasmosis and coccidioidomycosis spores.
Stop forgetting to do this.
Hearth generates a personalized maintenance schedule so you never miss another check gutters for bird nests & deter roosting.
How to do it
- 1
Put on gloves and climb ladder to visually inspect gutter interiors
- 2
Remove nesting material (twigs, leaves) by hand or with a scoop
- 3
Flush gutters with water to clear droppings and debris
- 4
Install stainless steel bird spikes or netting at high-roosting areas