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For 100 years we have protected properties across the UK from pests
All local technicians are highly trained and certified pest controllers
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Protecting your Property from Pest Birds
Birds can be more than just a nuisance, they can pose serious health risks, cause property damage, and disrupt business operations. Effective bird control is essential for maintaining a safe and hygienic environment. Rentokil offers comprehensive bird control and bird proofing solutions to protect your property from pest birds.
Pest birds such as pigeons, starlings and gulls, can cause a variety of problems, including:
Rentokil offers a wide range of bird control solutions to address specific bird problems and property types. By proactively approaching bird control issues, we can address problem areas before they become a much bigger headache for property and business owners. Bird Proofing involves modifying buildings and structures to prevent birds from landing, roosting or nesting, this can include:
Bird proofing is a long-term solution that can effectively prevent bird problems and protect your property from damage.
Rentokil is dedicated to offering bird control soultions that are both effective and compliant with local wildlife protection regulations. Our practices focus on the safe and responsible management of bird populations, highlighting our commitment to environmental stewardship and effective pest management.
Rentokil has over 100 years of experience in providing effective bird control solutions. Our BPCA (British Pest Control Association) certified technicians have the expertise and knowledge to identify the bird species causing problems and recommend the most appropriate control measures.
Our detailed site survey will assess your specific bird control needs and recommend a tailored solution. Our bird control services are discreet, effective, sustainable and comply with all relevant legislation.
MyRentokil is an online portal that allows you to manage your Bird Control programme online 24/7. You can use MyRentokil to:
It's important to be be aware of the legal considerations surrounding bird control. In the UK, all wild birds are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. This means it is illegal to kill, injure, or take any wild bird, or to damage or destroy their nests or eggs.
However, there are certain circumstances where it is legal to control pest birds, such as to prevent serious damage to property or to protect public health and safety. Rentokil's bird control solutions are designed to comply with all relevant legislation.
Rentokil's bird control services prioritise ethical and compliant practices. We are committed to using bird control methods that are safe, humane, and environmentally responsible. Our technicians are trained to implement solutions that minimise harm to birds while effectively managing their populations.
All "resonable endeavours" should be taken to make your premises less attractive to nuisance birds, such as:
Certain bird species in the UK can quickly become unwelcome pests, especially in urban and commercial environments. Birds like pigeons and gulls are notorious for causing property damage and posing health risks with their droppings (or guano). Understand which bird species are causing problems is the first step towards successful bird control.
Identifying the specific bird species causing issues on your property allows for targeted and effective bird control solutions.
Birds are known to carry a range of diseases, and are also hosts to other insect pests, such as ticks, fleas and bird mites. Infections can be spread to people by their bird droppings (guano) and nests. Disease carried by pigeons and seagulls can make humans seriously ill. Avoiding a bird infestation is the first step in preventing theese diseases. It is important to act fast to reduce health hazards.
Some of the diseases and pests that birds carry:
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Effective solutions to deter pest birds from buildings without harm
The best method of bird control depends on your specific needs and location.
Commonly, bird netting and bird spikes are highly effective and humane solutions. Bird netting is ideal for covering large areas, preventing birds from accessing spaces without causing them harm, while spikes deter birds from landing on ledges and roftops.
Intelligent bird scaring uses visual and auditory deterrents to repel birds safely and for a natural option, bird hawking services use trained birds of prey to safely scare away pest birds, making it an excellent solution for large, open spaces.
Yes, professional pest control services like ours offer safe and humane solutions to remove or deter birds from your property. Methods such as bird netting, spikes and intelligent bird scaring are used to keep birds away without harming them. In larger spaces, hawking can be employed, where trained birds of prey help deter birds naturally and harmlessly.
Birds like pigeons and gulls roost on rooftops to gain a high vantage point, allowing them to observe nearby feeding areas such as gardens, parks or open spaces. Your premises may be providing an ideal lookout spot for them, safe from predators. This is a natural behaviour for these birds.
Pigeons often roost on aerials and antennas because they offer a high, secure perch. Installing stainless steel spikes is an effective solution to deter them from landing whilst being humane and not causing them harm. Rentokil also provides a specialised clean-up service to remove pigeon droppings (guano), mess and detritus from the roof or surrounds of your premises.
Installing bird spikes is a reliable solution to help prevent birds from resting on your window sills. These bird deterrents can be adjusted to how your windows open, ensuring that birds cannot land or roost, but cause them no harm.
Rentokil's trained professionals safely install solar panel bird proofing solutions, ensuring no damage to the panels or roof tiles. The simplist way to protect solar panels from birds is by installing specially designed durable meshing that prevents birds from accessing the area beneath the panels. This solution safeguards wiring, equipment, and the roof from bird-related damage while remaining humane.