• Birds want food,
• after which they produce droppings.
• They also make sounds
• and their presence alone can be harmful.

Various areas of activity confronted with damage caused by birds are outlined below:

Food:

• the leisure sector; laying out sport and recreation areas
• the food industry; hygiene and nibbled-at food

• the waste processing industry; stray waste, hygiene

• the agricultural sector; protection of field birds/during the breeding season

Droppings:

• greenhouses
• (swimming) water and boats
• the food industry (for example HACCP)

Proximity of birds:Birds can cause sound nuisance and pollution of the environment, especially during the breeding season.The proximity of birds is a year-round hazard for air traffic (airports).