To complicate matters, different birds have different levels of protection. It is essential that anyone wishing to manage nesting birds seeks professional advice to ensure they remain fully compliant to legislation.
Pigeon Control
Pigeons are one of the most common and persistent pest bird species across the UK, having adapted extremely well to urban and industrial environments. They are regularly found nesting and roosting in roof voids, warehouses, under solar panels and within derelict or unused buildings. Once established, pigeons will repeatedly return to the same locations, often forming large flocks and creating long-term issues if not properly managed. With the ability to breed throughout the year when conditions allow, populations can increase quickly and become difficult to control.
Their presence can lead to significant problems for both commercial and residential sites. Bird droppings create serious hygiene risks, particularly in food production, storage and high-traffic areas, and can pose slip hazards for staff and visitors. Over time, fouling can damage building materials, machinery and vehicles, increasing cleaning and maintenance costs. Nesting materials can block gutters and drainage systems, leading to water damage, while feathers and debris can affect ventilation systems. In addition, constant noise from cooing, wing flapping and nesting activity can become a nuisance for occupants and nearby residents.
Pigeons are attracted to sites that provide shelter, warmth and reliable food sources. Roof structures, ledges and internal spaces offer ideal nesting conditions, while access to waste, spillages or feeding areas encourages them to remain and establish themselves. Without intervention, birds quickly become settled, making control more challenging over time.
Our pigeon control services are designed to tackle both the immediate problem and prevent future activity. Every site is assessed individually to identify access points, roosting locations, nesting areas and the overall level of bird pressure. From this, we develop a tailored programme using a combination of proven control methods.
Falconry-based deterrence is a key part of our approach, using trained birds of prey to create a natural and highly effective presence that actively disperses pigeons and discourages them from returning. This is supported by additional control measures where required, including bird proofing solutions such as netting and spikes to prevent access to key areas. In some cases, further control methods may be implemented in line with current legislation, ensuring a fully compliant and responsible approach.
By combining these methods, we deliver a complete, long-term solution rather than a short-term fix. Our aim is not just to manage pigeon activity, but to remove the conditions that allow it to continue, protecting buildings, maintaining hygiene standards and ensuring sites remain safe, compliant and operational.
Bird Netting
Bird netting is one of the most effective and reliable bird control solutions available, preventing birds from accessing areas used for roosting or nesting. When correctly installed, netting provides long-term protection against pigeons, gulls and other urban pest birds while remaining discreet and unobtrusive.
We have extensive experience installing bird netting on a wide range of structures, including warehouses, multi-storey car parks, stadiums, hotels and sensitive or listed buildings. Each installation is tailored to the site to ensure maximum effectiveness and compliance.
Properly installed bird netting offers a durable, low-maintenance solution that protects buildings from fouling, damage and associated health risks.
The Advantages of using Bird Netting
- Bird netting will protect structures from any species of urban pest birds
- Bird netting is virtually the only system that can be used with 100% confidence in places where birds are roosting at night or nesting
- Bird netting systems can be used to cover an entire roof or elevation of a large building, from the first floor upwards
- When properly installed, bird netting is virtually invisible, being extremely difficult to see from just a few metres away
- Polyethylene knotted bird netting can withstand a wide range of environmental conditions
- You can expect a working life of 10 years or more in UK sun condition
Bird Spiking
Bird spiking systems provide an effective and humane method of preventing birds from landing or roosting on ledges, beams, signs and rooflines. The spikes create an uncomfortable landing surface without causing harm, encouraging birds to move elsewhere.
Different spike designs and heights are used depending on the bird species and the area being protected, allowing precise and targeted control. Bird spikes can be installed on most surfaces and are manufactured using durable materials designed to withstand harsh weather conditions.
All installations are carried out by trained technicians to ensure the correct solution is selected and fitted for long-term results.
How Bird Spiking Works
The upward pointing wires or ‘spikes’ act as a physical barrier to the birds without hurting them. The clever design means that just four types of bird spike provide the solution to virtually every situation where bird spikes are suitable.
- Bird spiking is available in different designs for different bird problems
- Different heights of bird spiking mean optimum control of either pigeons or gulls
- Bird spiking strips can be fixed to almost any surface
- Stainless steel wires and ultra violet stabilised plastic bases ensure bird spike durability
- Our team of bird proofing experts will work with you to ensure the bird proofing solution is right for you before installation. All installations are guaranteed from the moment we commence installation and is completed by qualified and experienced bird control technicians.
Bird control using Birds of Prey
Bird control using birds of prey is nature’s way of dealing with pest bird issues. The trained hawks and falcons are introduced into the nuisance bird’s environment to deter them from nesting. Having a natural predator patrolling the area simulates hunting patterns and installs natural fear into the nuisance birds, allowing them to move on to other areas. The hawks and falcons are trained specifically not to hunt.
Why use birds of prey for bird control instead of bird proofing?
Sometimes bird proofing isn’t an option. A building may be listed or the size of the building could make proofing impractical. You may have nuisance birds in a wide open area, such as a landfill or farmland, where proofing is just not a viable bird control solution. Our bird control teams will be able to determine whether falconry will be an effective recommendation for your site when we complete a site survey.
Why choose Lancashire Bird Controls Falconry Response Service?
- Industry experts with 15 years experience in bird control services
- Specialist team of falconers
- Humane & environmentally friendly control method
- Regular service visits ensuring successful results
- Report system in place to help monitor progress and give any recommendations
- Lowest price guarantee
Nest Management & Legal Compliance
All wild birds in the UK are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, making it an offence to damage or destroy active nests or disturb nesting birds without lawful authority. Managing nesting birds requires careful planning, professional advice and strict compliance with legislation.
We provide expert guidance and lawful solutions to help reduce the impact of nesting birds on buildings and operations. Surveys and forward planning are essential, particularly during the breeding season, to ensure sites remain compliant while minimising disruption.
Birds and the Law
It is an offence, with certain exceptions to:
- intentionally kill, injure or take any wild bird
- intentionally take, damage or destroy the nest of any wild bird whilst it is in use or being built
- intentionally take or destroy the egg of any wild bird
- intentionally or recklessly disturb any wild bird listed on Schedule 1 while it is nest building, or at a nest containing eggs or young, or disturb the dependent young of such a bird
When dealing with ground nesting or roof nesting birds, forward planning is absolutely necessary. Risks need to be properly identified and the impact to business assessed so that a strategy can be implemented to meet your needs and budget.
Nesting birds are particularly at risk from being disturbed or having their nests destroyed as a site is prepared for development. It is your responsibility to ensure operations do not have an adverse impact on wildlife. Operations such as these that are scheduled between March and August should be surveyed to understand whether nesting birds are present.
Fouling Removal & Decontamination
Bird droppings present both a health risk and a risk to building fabric due to their acidic nature. Large accumulations should only be removed by trained professionals using the correct equipment and procedures.
We provide safe and effective fouling removal services, helping to protect staff, the public and buildings from contamination and disease risks. All works are carried out in line with relevant health and safety regulations, with appropriate control measures in place.
The Advantages Of Working With Lancashire Bird Control
Fully Certified Team
Highly trained & fully certified Pest control technicians.
Value For Money
We keep our prices as competitive as possible.
Customised Service
Our service is fully accredited and guaranteed.
Our Guarantee
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Free Bird Control Survey
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Lancashire Bird Control will undertake a free survey to analyse your individual circumstances and to offer a feasible and cost-effective way of putting in place the right solution for your bird infestation problem.
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