08/29/2026
Sometimes the best wildlife exclusion is the one you barely notice.
This covered back patio had an unusual problem. The open rafter construction terminated over an enclosed soffit, leaving more than 20 openings that birds and squirrels could use to access the space.
Over the years, those openings had been filled with just about anything that might work — cardboard, bricks, license plates, bird spikes and more. It wasn’t pretty, and it wasn’t solving the problem.
Once we removed everything and cleaned out the accumulated bird nesting material, we found one more surprise: a squirrel nest with three young squirrels tucked inside. The mother was nearby keeping a close eye on us, so we placed the young at the back of the property where she could retrieve them and relocate them herself.
Then we got to work on the permanent solution.
Each of the 22 rafter bays was individually fitted with white perforated steel Pest Blok. The material maintains airflow while creating a durable wildlife barrier, and we fabricated each piece with the bends and attachment points hidden from view. No exposed screws, no bulky patches — just a clean installation that blends into the existing structure.
Swipe through the photos and you can see the transformation from the improvised barriers we found to the finished product.
Wildlife exclusion should solve the problem without looking like wildlife exclusion.
Challenging Wildlife, Professional Solutions