Birds cause a number of problems including fouling, nesting, roof space invasion and disease.
Bird droppings are not only unsightly but also carry a risk of infection and damage to buildings and stock. Nesting birds introduce a host of insect pests which can lead to further problems and damage.
Pest birds, such as pigeons and seagulls, can be a nuisance as well as a danger, especially during the nesting season when they can nest on buildings and rooftop machinery.
Leading bird control experts, Merlin, can help with prevention of birds using anti-perching control such as netting, mesh and point systems, as well as advising on removal of food sources. We can remove birds where necessary and also provide a clean-up service to remove bird mess.
We adhere to Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, in dealing with birds, which regularly include such species as pigeons, magpies and seagulls.
Signs of bird problems
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Live birds and bird noise
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Droppings
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Nesting materials strewn about
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Damaged stock
Potential Problems
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Spread diseases such as Ornithosis and Salmonella
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Deface buildings with their droppings
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Damage cars with their acidic droppings
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Secondary insect infestation of their nests
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Noise pollution
Business Risks
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Pollution — from bird droppings and bird noise
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Costs — building maintenance and cleaning, loss of damaged goods
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Lost business - customers deterred by presence of birds and bird mess
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Health and Hygiene - compromised health and hygiene.
What to do
In order to prevent problems, bird proofing such as netting or point systems are usually required. Also removal of food sources and potential nesting sites will help eradicate the problem.
If removal of the birds is required then Merlin's bird experts can do this using authorised methods. Finally a clear-up is usually recommended, which is a service that Merlin are able to provide as part of their bird pest control programme.
Call 0800 037 7332 NOW and ask Merlin to help with commercial and domestic bird control.
