Pigeons

Birds can often cause problems, especially pigeons, They are an growing problem to public health in urban areas. This is because pigeons are carriers of numerous diseases, some of which can be transferred to humans. Apart from pigeons people find they can also have problems with house sparrows and starlings, especially in domestic properties. Gulls have also become a common pest in towns and cities.

Their characteristics. Feral pigeons are related to rock doves which is a reason for their desire to nest on buildings which brings them into contact with us. Through this nesting the droppings created make a terrible mess on buildings and in lofts.

The treatment. Treatment varies depending on the bird. Generally treatment will usually involve removal of the nesting materials and dusting or spraying with insecticidal sprays to control any pest activity. Also access holes should be blocked to prevent re-infestation. Scaring techniques are used to good effect with roosting starlings. We also can take common anti-roosting measures include netting and specially modified 'spike' systems. In relation to pigeons we offer a number of treatments and preventative methods.