Bird control refers to any methods, products, or techniques used to deter pest birds in order to prevent them from landing, roosting, or nesting in certain places such as roofs of homes, businesses and agricultural properties.
Some bird species in the UK can become a serious nuisance causing a lot of damage, fouling and risk spread of disease but AJ Pest Control can help by carrying out bird proofing to homes and business premises.
Signs that you have a bird problem could include loud bird noises and cries from young chicks and spotting lots of birds settling on roofs and ledges. Others signs could be finding bird droppings and nesting materials outside of your property as well as blocked guttering and drainage systems with feathers or nest materials. Your business might also experience damaged stock from pecking birds.
Bird droppings increase the risk of the spread of disease, parasites and insects as well as physical damage to property. AJ Pest Control technicians will inspect the property and provide a plan to clean, sanitise and proof the area leaving it clean and safe.
Bird proofing provides a way to prevent the issue arising again in the future. AJ Pest Control may provide preventative systems such as nets to prevent perching or nesting on window sills, bird spikes to deter birds from perching and damaging gutters as well as wire systems to prevent birds from perching and nest on roof edges as walkways.
The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 protects all wild birds, their nests and eggs. You should always talk with a professional such as AJ Pest Control before you consider any form of bird control measures. This is because the law only allows competent people such as professional pest control companies to deal with certain species.
Specific exemptions permit certain species to be controlled by particular methods for specific reasons. As the list of birds that are considered pests can change regularly, using a professional will certainly save you time and the risk of breaking any laws by attempting bird control yourself.
