From Tractor Fires to Birds in the Walls: How One Pest Nearly Cost Thousands—Twice
- may705
- Jun 1
- 2 min read
At Montana Pest Solutions, we handle a wide range of pest problems—but recently, starlings have been making themselves known in some very destructive ways. When most people think of pests, they imagine rodents, ants, or maybe the occasional wasp nest. But in two very different calls we responded to this month, the culprits weren’t crawling—they were chirping.
Case One: A Tractor Fire in Polson
It started on a quiet ranch just outside Polson. The rancher had noticed increased bird activity around the trees and equipment, and called us in when it became clear something wasn’t right.
He wasn’t wrong to worry.
Starlings had not only taken over several pine trees—they had built nests inside multiple pieces of farm machinery. In fact, one tractor had already been completely destroyed by a fire, caused by birds nesting in the engine compartment. The financial loss? Several thousand dollars.
This wasn’t just a nuisance. It was a serious risk to livelihood, safety, and property.
We treated the trees, cleared the machinery, and put preventive measures in place—but the damage had already been done once. The goal now was to stop it from happening again.
Case Two: A Hidden Infestation in the Walls
Just days later, a homeowner contacted us about strange bird sounds coming from behind the walls of their living room.
At first, it seemed like a simple case of birds on the roof.
But once we got onsite, the real problem revealed itself.
Daylight was poking through the wall outlet. Once we removed the cover, we saw what the starlings had done—they had ripped through the home’s siding, insulation, and even the drywall, leaving just a paper-thin layer of paint separating nine baby birds from the homeowner’s living space.
If we hadn’t gotten there in time, it would have only been a matter of days before those birds made their way inside the house.
While birds may not seem like pests at first glance, starlings are known to:
Build nests in engine compartments and electrical systems, which can lead to overheating or fires
Rip through insulation and drywall, weakening the structure of your home
Leave droppings that carry disease and corrode metal or paint surfaces
Multiply quickly, making a small problem grow out of control fast
Protect Your Home, Ranch, or Business Before It’s Too Late
Whether it’s bird nests in your tractor or baby birds hatching behind your walls, Montana Pest Solutions is equipped to detect, remove, and prevent bird infestations—safely and efficiently.
Don’t wait for the chirping to turn into chaos.
Call us today for an inspection.
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