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Stop birds landing or getting in
This page shows the various solutions for either stopping birds getting into your house or to stop them landing in various areas ie guttering, walls, roofs, balcanys etc. Use the menu below to jump to a section or scroll down to learn more.
Do droppings cause damage
Yes bird droppings (guano) is concentrated uric acid so it is corrosive as well as causing Histoplasmosis. It is a respiratory disease that may be fatal. It results from a fungus growing in dried bird droppings.
Bad for business
If you have customers who visit your establishment stepping on or getting droppings on them can lose you business.
Smell
Bird droppings are still bird fecal matter so it carries a waste smell which is very unpleasant.
Illness
Histoplasmosis is a respiratory disease that may be fatal. It results from a fungus growing in dried bird dropping.
Corrosion
Guano is concentrated uric acid so it is corrosive and can damage, wood, stone, paintwork of cars etc.
Bad for business
If you have customers who visit your establishment stepping on or getting droppings on them can lose you business.
Smell
Bird droppings are still bird fecal matter so it carries a waste smell which is very unpleasant.
Illness
Histoplasmosis is a respiratory disease that may be fatal. It results from a fungus growing in dried bird dropping.
Corrosion
Guano is concentrated uric acid so it is corrosive and can damage, wood, stone, paintwork of cars etc.
Where might they be hiding
This section covers more information about the types of places birds might get in or roost etc
Where can they be
Birds can get into places like, holes in walls, lofts, chimneys, window ledges, guttering boxes and sheltered places on roofs as well as many other places so restricting them is necessary.
Bird spikes
This section covers more information about bird spikes
Bird Spikes in strips
Bird Spikes in strips
We can install bird spikes in strips for all manner of places, window ledges, walls, roof apexes, on top of air conditioning units, signs over shop fronts, anywhere where you don’t want them to land without too much surface area or for edges spikes are a great option. Most companies will use cheap 2 spike installations where they should use 6 to widen the area we are discouraging birds, this means they manage to still roost inbetween spikes. We don’t cut corners and use the right system for the project
Humane option
Anti roosting spikes are harmless to pigeons and birds, simply nudging them off balance, and encouraging them to perch elsewhere. Spikes are generally blunted to avoid harm.
High quality & durable
99.9% of the spikes we use are made of polycarbonate base and marine grade stainless steel as this material does not rust. We don’t use the cheaper plastic spikes which can become brittle and break over time as they get weathered.
Bird netting
This section covers more information about bird netting
Bird netting
How it works
It is an effective deterrent to stop the infestation of nuisance birds in buildings. A range of mesh sizes can be supplied and installed, depending on the type of bird species that is proving problematic.
Once in place, the bird and pigeon netting will offer an impenetrable obstacle between bird and perching place, protecting the building or structure and causing no harm to the species. This method of bird proofing is effective as it can protect a large area or several perching areas with just one bird netting system.
Humane solution
Although nuisance birds such as pigeons and seagulls can cause damage to properties and often carry diseases, if you are concerned about bird protection, bird netting is the ideal choice to prevent birds from roosting on buildings in a humane way.
Asthetically pleasing
Bird netting is discreet and helps maintain the aesthetics of the building or protected area. From a distance, the bird net will be virtually invisible. Additionally, the nets are long-lasting and weatherproof and should protect a building for several years. These advantages make anti-bird netting a popular bird control solution.
Examples of Bird Spiking
This section shows some examples of problems and the solution to net the area and netting work
Examples of Bird Netting
This section shows some examples of problems and the solution to net the area and netting work
Roosting in guttering box
Here is a project where pigeons were roosting inside a guttering box and getting into the cavity. We netted the area over to restrict their access. Click on the sections below to uncover the images.
Guttering box with opening into cavity
The opening allowed them to get inside for shelter and they created a nest.
Tensioning cable and netting installed
So firstly the tensioning cable is installed to create the frame for the netting to keep it tight. Then the netting installed to be under tension. Lastly spikes were installed in the box so they couldn’t perch on it.
Fixings behind the box for asthetics
As much of the tensioning fixings as possible installed behind the box to aid with asthetics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some frequently asked questions with answers to hopefully answer most of the things you want to know.
Yes, our treatments are safe. All bait is put into areas where you cannot access it and there is only risk if you consume it. If you choose a proofing appointment then you can request that no poison bait is used.
Rodents will live under properties in burrows in the soil as their behaviour tells them to do. They come in for food and nesting material (shredded paper or plastic bags) to line nests with but then leave to go back to safety. Our homes with us and pets are fraught with danger for them so they sneak in and out at night.
Usualy not no, most mice in houses are the house mouse rather than the field mouse. These live in and travel between buildings, so they are already in the walls and under the floors etc. They use the holes around pipes etc to get into your living areas.
Rodents are active during the evening, through the night and in the early morning. Due to this we do our rodent appointments (especially proofing programmes) typically during the hours of around 9-5 as we don’t want to risk trapping them in, only out.
Yes with the proofing programme we have a guarantee which is for 3 months. If there is to be a sighting you’ll know in roughly 7 days but 3 months is for peace of mind
Yes, especially worktops where food is prepared. As mice do not have waste control, it just falls out of them where ever they go, there is disease risk where ever they have been (which usually includes up on the worktops where you prepare food). Use antibacterial products for counter tops and floors etc.
Sometimes this is possible yes, call us to find out what the earliest available appointment is.
We use unmarked vehicles thereby not highlighting the reason for our visit. If anyone asks us we can say we are doing a little building work and not disclose anything.
Yes our service is insured for up to £10 Million of cover.
Yes we are RSPH Level 2 certified which is the highest level in pest management so you know you are in good hands.
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Each situation is different even thought a lot of the soultions are very similar, call us to have us assess your need and get started fixing your issue.
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