Avidpest

Controlling the birds

General proofing: This consists of sealing holes in the building to prevent entry places for birds, proofing can be achieved by using expanding foam, chicken-wire, eaves-filler.

Avistrand: A system of wires and springs attached to the ledges of buildings to provide an insecure landing spot for birds which prevents them from settling, this system is particular suited for pigeons and gulls.

Bird repellent: a non-setting gel applied to ledges, which presents an insecure landing site, preventing birds from settling, this system will work for a period of a year.

Netting: Nylon netting used to net off access to roosting areas such as light wells, pipe runs, ventilation shafts, net sizes for feral pigeons should be about 50mm

Trapping: Specially designed cages can catch birds and they can moved away.

Shooting: The use of specialized air rifles by a fully trained pest control officer trained in the methods of humane shooting of birds.

For more about our services, see the bird control london page.

Why they are a nuisance?

The close association of birds and people and animals is likely to spread diseases such as Salmonella, Ornithosis and Fowl pest.

When birds settle on buildings they leave their droppings down the side of buildings which very unsightly.

In factories their droppings and feathers may contaminate food production and may be a health risk.