Pioneering Commercial Avian Engineering Across North America

WHO WE ARE & WHAT DRIVES US

Seagull Control System was founded on a simple principle: traditional pest control fails when applied to seagulls. Protecting large-scale commercial assets requires specialized engineering, deep understanding of migratory bird legislation, and non-penetrating hardware built for extreme weather.

OUR STORY & PURPOSE

Bridging Wildlife Biology & Structural Engineering

Seagulls are one of the most stubborn and adaptable bird species in North America. Traditional pest controllers often rely on temporary solutions—like synthetic plastic predators, sound devices, or temporary spike strips—that seagulls bypass within weeks.

At Apex, we approach bird management as an engineering discipline. We employ certified wildlife biologists, structural engineers, and commercial roofing specialists to craft custom non-invasive deterrents tailored to each facility's architecture.

20+

YEARS OPERATING
Commercial focus since 2004

1,500+

SITES PROTECTED
Flat roofs, ports & solar arrays

100%

LEGAL & HUMANE
USFWS & Env Canada compliant

$1.2M+

AVG ASSET SAVINGS
Prevented roof & panel destruction

“We Don't Just Scare Seagulls Away — We Create Environments They Never Want To Return To.”

Working with certified bird control engineers, our installers have delivered over $1.2M in Seagull Damage and Replacement Savings across commercial properties in the USA and Canada.

ABOUT US

SCS Grid Wire Seagull Deterrent System™ installed on a large warehouse roof, eliminated severe seagull infestation. No roof penetration, plenty of room for roof workers, easy routine maintenance.

Expert in Removal & Long-Term Seagull Control Solutions

Seagull Control Systems is the only bird control company that specializes in solving seagull problems.  For over 20 years we’ve mitigated every type of seagull infestation.  Our deterrent systems are engineered to permanently prevent seagull infestations while preserving aesthetics and ending pollution where people work, live and enjoy leisure activities.

Seagulls cause serious structural damage, health risks, and operational disruptions across commercial rooftops, solar arrays, and industrial sites. Our team delivers targeted, long-lasting deterrent systems designed to eliminate seagull infestations without harming wildlife.

Prevents nesting, roosting, and territorial aggressiveness during breeding season.

Eliminates acidic guano that damages roofs and HVAC units.

Protect solar arrays from hot-spot damage, shading, and reduced power output.

Fully compliant with the US Migratory Bird Treaty Act & Canadian Wildlife Regulations.

20 YEARS OF GROWTH

Milestones in Avian Control Innovation

Discover how we grew from a regional coastal bird team into North America's premier commercial seagull deterrent company.

2005
COMPANY INCEPTION

Established in New York, NY

Seagull Control System was established by a team of wildlife biologists in New York to address severe gull nesting issues causing roof collapses across coastal seafood facilities and shipping docks.

New York Headquarters Coastal Port Research

PROMPT ASSESSMENT
Gull Assessment, No Charge

TAILORED SYSTEMS
Custom Roof & Soar Engineering

100% ECO FRIENDLY
Human & wildlife safe

PERMANENT RESULTS
Durable Components

FEDERAL & REGIONAL LAW

Full Regulatory Compliance in USA & Canada

Why partnering with a certified avian deterrence expert protects your property from severe federal fines.

United States Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA)

Administered by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)

Under 16 U.S.C. 703–712, all native seagull species (Gulls/Larus) are protected. Unlawful destruction of active nests or eggs can result in criminal fines up to $15,000 per violation and civil penalties for property owners.

Canadian Migratory Birds Convention Act (MBCA)

Administered by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

In Canada, seagulls and their active nests are protected under the MBCA Regulations. Disturbing active nesting sites during breeding seasons without federal permits is illegal across all provinces.

REAL PROPERTIES, REAL RESULTS

Proof In Performance

Explore recent seagull deterrent installations across commercial real estate and Solar Panel Arrays.

PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY INVESTMENT

Ready to Eliminate Seagull Problems Permanently?

Get a free seagull problem site analysis (no cost or obligation) and a proposal to get rid of the gulls polluting your living spaces, work or recreational environment. Flat and peaked roofs, roof parapets, docks, solar panel arrays, solid waste operations, outdoor dining and pools, playing fields—anywhere gulls are spreading bacteria and parasites.

Email any time or Call us 9AM-6PM East Coast Time

Trusted By Commercial Property Owners

See what property owners, facility managers, and customers say about our seagull control systems.

★★★★★

After installing the Seagull Control System, we have not had one bird even attempt to land on our roof all summer long. The system has held up awesome and is obviously a very good quality product.

DL

David L.

Caterpillar Dealer · Wisconsin

★★★★★

The seagulls have disappeared from our home and a few homes around us as well. We are enjoying the first quiet late spring and summer in three years.

BC

Homeowner

British Columbia, Canada

★★★★★

They are a very reliable company and a pleasure to deal with. The system successfully eliminated our seagull problem.

MB

Property Manager

Monterey Boat Works · California

★★★★★

Our dock is now completely free of gulls. They avoided the system immediately, and we were amazed by how quickly it worked.

WB

Waterfront Property Owner

Whitney Bay · Great Lakes

★★★★★

Not a single gull assault all summer. The deterrent spiders were easy to rig compared with what we had used previously.

LC

Boat Owner

Lake Champlain

★★★★★

The system was installed on the facility and the seagull infestation was eliminated. The property remained free of gulls and their pollution.

KR

Facilities Manager

KwaTaqNuk Resort · Montana

★★★★★

The system immediately ended the infestation. The roofs and solar panels remain entirely free of seagulls and their pollutants.

NP

Facilities Team

Naval Postgraduate School · Monterey, CA

★★★★★

The result was so successful that the facility asked us to return two months later to install the deterrent system on another building and fuel bay.

TR

Facility Management

Toledo Regional Transit Authority

★★★★★

Seagulls abandoned the protected solar section and stayed away through nesting season and afterwards. Energy production returned to expected capacity.

BE

Solar Project Manager

Boston Solar Project

★★★★★

No panels have been broken since installation, and both solar arrays remain completely free of seagull pollution.

NJ

Solar Installation Partner

Avalon, New Jersey

★★★★★

Seagulls abandoned the roof entirely and have not returned. The solar array remained pristine and required no additional seagull cleaning.

CY

Maintenance Manager

Cayucos Solar Project · California

★★★★★

The seagulls immediately abandoned the protected property, leaving the walls, deck and pool free from their pollution.

CA

Property Manager

Tiburon, California

★★★★★

After installing the Seagull Control System, we have not had one bird even attempt to land on our roof all summer long. The system has held up awesome and is obviously a very good quality product.

DL

David L.

Caterpillar Dealer · Wisconsin

★★★★★

The seagulls have disappeared from our home and a few homes around us as well. We are enjoying the first quiet late spring and summer in three years.

BC

Homeowner

British Columbia, Canada

★★★★★

They are a very reliable company and a pleasure to deal with. The system successfully eliminated our seagull problem.

MB

Property Manager

Monterey Boat Works · California

★★★★★

Our dock is now completely free of gulls. They avoided the system immediately, and we were amazed by how quickly it worked.

WB

Waterfront Property Owner

Whitney Bay · Great Lakes

★★★★★

Not a single gull assault all summer. The deterrent spiders were easy to rig compared with what we had used previously.

LC

Boat Owner

Lake Champlain

★★★★★

The system was installed on the facility and the seagull infestation was eliminated. The property remained free of gulls and their pollution.

KR

Facilities Manager

KwaTaqNuk Resort · Montana

★★★★★

The system immediately ended the infestation. The roofs and solar panels remain entirely free of seagulls and their pollutants.

NP

Facilities Team

Naval Postgraduate School · Monterey, CA

★★★★★

The result was so successful that the facility asked us to return two months later to install the deterrent system on another building and fuel bay.

TR

Facility Management

Toledo Regional Transit Authority

★★★★★

Seagulls abandoned the protected solar section and stayed away through nesting season and afterwards. Energy production returned to expected capacity.

BE

Solar Project Manager

Boston Solar Project

★★★★★

No panels have been broken since installation, and both solar arrays remain completely free of seagull pollution.

NJ

Solar Installation Partner

Avalon, New Jersey

★★★★★

Seagulls abandoned the roof entirely and have not returned. The solar array remained pristine and required no additional seagull cleaning.

CY

Maintenance Manager

Cayucos Solar Project · California

★★★★★

The seagulls immediately abandoned the protected property, leaving the walls, deck and pool free from their pollution.

CA

Property Manager

Tiburon, California