Bird Pest Control
Pest birds such as Pigeons, Jackdaws and Starlings can cause a number of problems when roosting or nesting on buildings and watercourses. Suddenstrike Ltd specialises in providing a complete solution to bird control and associated problems.
Problems
Pest birds can cause an number of problems, the obvious being fouling which can make buildings and pathways look untidy, pest birds also cause more sinister problems such as -
Transmitting human diseases - as Salmonella, Listeria spp. and Campylobacteria spp., which are all causes of food poisoning. As well as the above pigeons also transmit Ornithosis which when caught is commonly misdiagnosed as flu.
Insect Infestations - Bird nests support a large variety of insect life including blood-feeding insects, fabric-damaging insects, stored food pests and carrion feeding insects. When birds are roosting near human activity, insects can spread from the nest and carry a risk of disease and illness to any surrounding humans.
Endanger Human Safety – Fouling is a serious problem as it can make pavements and stairways slippery, this can then lead to injury to staff and pedestrians.
Damage to Buildings and Property - Bird fouling not only makes buildings and property look untidy, but can also cause corrosion as bird droppings are very acidic, this can happen when flocks congregate on buildings and lighting stanchions. Bird nests often block gutters and downspouts which can then spoil the exterior of a building and more seriously, cause timber decay and structural damage.
Aircraft Damage - Birds can cause severe damage to aircrafts especially if they get sucked into the engine. Not only does this cause damage to the aircraft but could also result in the loss of human life.
The main birds which in the UK are regarded as 'pest birds' are -
• Feral Pigeon • Starling • Sparrow • Canada Goose • Jackdaw • Rook • Crow • Collard Dove • Magpie • Wood Pigeon • Jay • Black-Headed Gull • Herring Gull • Common Gull
Solutions
To achieve long-lasting control of pest bird infestations, access to the birds nesting, roosting and feeding areas must be denied, however this is not always possible as birds can be extremely persistent.
Suddenstrike Ltd are specialists in bird proofing and can offer a tailor made service to suit your needs, below are services provided by Suddenstrike Ltd.
Installing Net Systems - When installed correctly the net system denies the birds access to their nesting and roosting areas on buildings, ledges and other perches. Net systems along with spike systems are favoured methods to protect buildings from all pest bird species.
Installing Spike Systems - Spike systems are both humane and effective as they deny bird’s access to ledges and roosting sites. Spike systems are strips of stainless steel spikes which are then adhered to ledges with a strong all-weather adhesive.
Chimney Guards - chimney guards are specially designed to keep birds from landing and perching on the chimney pot and nesting in the chimney itself.
Bird Deterrents - It is not always possible to proof against pest birds, to resolve this we use a specialist device containing audio, pneumatic and visual systems.
