Bird Control
Birds carry a variety of diseases such as Ornithosis, Listeria and E-coli that can be transmitted to man not only from the droppings but also the birds themselves. When dry, pigeon droppings can become airborne in small particles, which can lead to respiratory complaints such as psittacosis.
Bird droppings are acidic and can corrode/erode metals, stonework and brickwork. Nesting materials birds use can block chimneys, flues and guttering, causing possible issues with carbon monoxide and damage to buildings as water overflows from blocked gutters.
Left untreated Bird infestation can lead to;
- Risk to health from dry droppings
- Avian insect pests can lead to bites
- Mess caused by Bird droppings
- Damage to property
- Increase the risk of slipping and falling.
Common signs of bird infestation are;
- Bird droppings
- Nests
- High levels of insect infestation
- Associated insect pests such as fleas and flies
- Bad smells
Our Bird Control and Prevention Services
Bird prevention, proofing and control are a highly specialised skills, requiring specialist equipment and tools. Control of birds through population reduction techniques is generally both less desirable and less effective than removing their food sources or blocking off sites where they perch or roost. The latter technique, known as proofing, is now used extensively.
For proofing, professional pest controllers will use methods such as barriers, spikes, nets and wire to great effect. More recently active systems like shock strips, audible scarers and optical gels have been used to create negative associations in birds wishing to land or roost on buildings. All of these methods of proofing have their merits and some can offer a stronger and more lasting deterrent, but as with any method of control, they may become less effective over an extended period of time. For a heavy bird infestation, your professional contractor may have to employ methods of control such as shooting, trapping or flying of predatory birds.
