Solve Your Pigeon Problem

Pigeons. We always see them on the top of tall buildings or wandering around in the city centre. Whilst they may seem fairly harmless, they can be an extreme pest. Not only can they ruin the aesthetics of a building with their fouling, but they can also be dangerous as this fouling often carries diseases such as Ornithosis (a viral disease that is similar to “flu”) and Salmonella bacteria.

In addition to this, a pigeon’s faeces also contains uric acids which are highly corrosive meaning that they can seriously deface and damage any structures over a period of time. If pigeon proofing is not carried out, the chances of contracting a transmitted disease is high.

Pigeons in great numbers can be a real pest, particularly in urban areas. They feel comfortable building their nests onto man-made structures and the busy life within cities or towns does not deter them in any way. Their nests often carry mites and insects which can wander to other parts of a building. This often results in further pest problems occurring within the building itself.

They can sometimes cause drains and gutters to block which often leads to flooding. Pigeons can cause this indirectly as, when in a flock, any debris that is left behind may be caught by the wind and collate within these areas, eventually causing a blockage.

It is therefore essential to carry out some pigeon proofing on the area that is most affected. This simply prevents the birds from returning to their homing site and as these are often humane methods, they do not harm the pigeons in any way. A bird net is made from extremely durable material that will withstand all weathers. As it creates a complete barrier between the bird and its homing spot, this method is perfect to deter pigeons.

Another method of effective pigeon proofing is by utilising fine metal spike that run along window ledges, chimneys, signs etc. Pigeons will not use any areas that have these spikes as they like to rest on flat surfaces. Whilst these are used primarily for pigeons in an urban area, they can also help to deter other nuisance birds such as crows and gulls.

Utilising sprung wires is another form of pigeon proofing. This is more commonly used on window ledges where a number of stainless steel wires are placed across the surface of the ledge in order to keep it protected. Pigeons are prevented from landing on the ledge by wires that are attached to a spring which is set at a precise tension. These are often deemed to be the best method of pigeon proofing as whilst they are effective, they are also barely noticeable so they will not ruin the aesthetics of a building.

Your pigeon problem will be successfully resolved by utilising these methods as they are effective and humane. If you are unsure on which method you should use on your problem, there are professional pest control companies which will attend your premises and provide you with the best advice and product to resolve your problem. Their professional experts will also install the product for you, so you can rest assured that the matter is being dealt with thoroughly.

Terminex offer a variety of pest control services within the London and Hertfordshire area. They have a range of pigeon proofing methods available but will first carry out a free survey of the affected area to determine the scale of the problem and what resolution would be required to resolve the matter. They aim to ensure that all services are carried out effectively and eliminate various pest problems with a high level of success. If you are suffering with a pigeon problem, contact Terminex for an effective solution.

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