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 have readily adapted to an urban environment, unafraid of people and will nest or roost in any available urban surrounding such as roof spaces, derelict buildings, under solar panels or inside warehouses. Pigeons are sociable birds that are often seen in flocks of 30+, they breed as monogamous pairs that will raise up to six broods of 2 or 3 young a year in the right environment. Notable for their loud cooing and the vast amount of droppings they leave.
Pigeons are attracted to urban areas due to a ready food source and shelter being available.
Effective Pigeon Control Deterrence includes:
Bird Netting
Bird netting is a very effective form of bird prevention for a variety of species from pigeons and gulls to sparrows and starlings. It is a cost-effective and efficient way of protecting your site from the problems associated with bird droppings and health risks.
We have extensive experience with many types of bird netting installations – on warehouse roofs, multi-story car parks, listed buildings, stadiums and hotels to name a few.
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
The bird spiking systems offer a versatile bird control method designed to provide effective and humane control of problem urban birds.
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 Removal
All birds in the UK are protected by law under the Countryside and Wildlife Act 1981. Our Principal Ecologists supported by our specialist teams have been successfully providing practical solutions to reduce the risk of nesting birds impacting clients operations.
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
Lancashire Bird Control Bird Dropping Removal Services
Whilst it’s safe to clean up the odd bird dropping, handling bird droppings of any quantity should be done with care due to the risk from disease. Large quantities should be handled by an experienced professional and disposed of safely. As well as being unsightly the acidic nature of bird droppings can even cause damage to the fabric of buildings which in turn, leads to higher cleaning and repair bills.
Measures can be taken to protect staff, contractors, the public and your facilities from the risks bird droppings bring. There are health and safety regulations that need to be followed when working with or near bird droppings; relevant regulations include:
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992, Regulation 3
The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 (SI 1992/2932)
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1994
Disease & Bird Droppings
There are several diseases known to be associated with bird droppings; histoplasmosis, cryptococcosis and psittacosis – all can represent a risk to human health.
Histoplasmosis and cryptococcosis are fungal diseases that grow in bird droppings and soil. Psittacosis is a bacterial disease that spreads when bird droppings dry and dropping particles become airborne and are inhaled. When cleaning bird droppings in any quantity the affected area should be dampened, and treated before removal to prevent the risk of inhalation and infection.
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
Customer service focused, 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
Free Bird Control Survey
Specialists in reducing and eradicating unwanted birds
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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