How do you know when you have a bird infestation?

Although some birds can be quite pleasant, others such as pigeons and seagulls can cause a nuisance at your home or workplace. The worst side effect from having a bird infestation on your property is the large amount of fouling that they cause, over roofs, vehicles and around the exterior of the property, as it can carry disease such as Histoplasmosis and Ornithosis (through airborne spore inhalation). They can also block gutters with their nests and gain entry to roost in roof voids, which can create a lot of noise as well as harbourage for other pests such as mites and carpet beetles, which can also cause damage to your property.

What risks can birds pose to you and your property?

• Excessive fouling on roofs and around the property looking unsightly
• Foul damaging paint of vehicles
• Blockage of gutters
• Carriers of diseases such as Histoplasmosis and Ornithosis
• Nests attract other unwanted pests such as beetles and flies
• Noise in attics and lofts

How we treat birds?

• Displacement via bird netting, bird wire and bird spike proofing measures
• Scaring via natural deterrents such as hawks
• Scaring via acoustic or electrostatic systems
• Trapping and shooting
• Bird nest clearance from gutters and lofts
• Hygiene advice

What laws govern the treatment of birds?

We must point out all birds, their nests and eggs are protected by law, however, in situations where they are regarded as pests, certain measures can be taken for their displacement or removal. Therefore it is important to take advice from a professional before trying to treat any bird species. At PreventiPest our technician is fully qualified by the BPCA and knowledgeable of the legislation such as the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, with which we are compliant within all our bird treatment programmes.