Black Vulture

Black vultures are large, stocky birds with black plumage, a featherless black head, and short, rounded wings. They have a distinctive, almost tailless silhouette in flight, flapping their wings more frequently than turkey vultures. Adults have gray legs and feet.

Homeowners may notice black vultures roosting on roofs, decks, or in trees on their property. They are known to damage property by tearing at rubber seals around windows and cars, canvas awnings, and pool covers. Large numbers of vultures can create sanitation concerns due to their droppings.

MBPC can provide exclusion services to deter vultures from roosting on your property, in accordance with SC Department of Pesticide Regulation guidelines. Our trained technicians can install bird netting or other deterrents to protect vulnerable areas. Habitat modification, such as trimming trees, may also be recommended to discourage roosting.

Remove potential food sources, such as pet food or garbage, from your yard. Motion-activated sprinklers or noisemakers can deter vultures from roosting on your roof. Contact MBPC for professional advice on vulture deterrents suitable for your Myrtle Beach property.

Black vultures are common in the coastal areas of South Carolina, including the Grand Strand. They prefer open areas near forests, roosting in trees, on utility poles, and on rooftops. The warm, humid subtropical climate of Myrtle Beach provides ideal conditions for these scavengers.

Peak activity: Year-Round