Birds may seem charming and harmless, but when pigeons, gulls, starlings, or crows roost on your property in large numbers, they can create serious problems—from structural damage to health hazards. At Shire Pest and Property Care, we specialize in comprehensive bird pest control across South West Scotland, including Glasgow, Ayrshire, and Dumfries & Galloway. We offer professional, eco-friendly, and humane solutions tailored to the needs of both homes and businesses.
Why Bird Control Matters
1. Structural Damage & Maintenance Costs
Bird droppings are highly acidic and, over time, can deteriorate roofing materials, metal fixtures, signage, and building facades shirepestandpropertycare.co.uk. Nesting materials can block gutters and downpipes, leading to water damage and costly repairs.
2. Health and Hygiene Risks
Droppings and nesting debris can carry diseases such as histoplasmosis, psittacosis, E. coli, and salmonella thesun.ie. They also attract secondary pests like mites, fleas, and flies.
3. Regulatory Compliance
All UK wild birds, nests, and eggs are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Control efforts must adhere to the law, favouring non-lethal methods and avoiding nest interference during breeding seasons
Shire Pest & Property Care’s Bird Control Services
1. Bird Netting & Mesh Installation: High quality UV-stable netting effectively seals access points-Reproach ventilation openings, chimney, balcony sensing birds cannot enter or nest in weak areas. We are adapted from a 20 mm to 75 mm grid on the basis of species.
2. Bird Spikes and anti -knitting system: Our stainless steel spikes (usually 10 cm long) are mounted for the carpet, pipe, signage and more without damaging birds.
3. Advanced proofread: Bird prison and electric track
Where aesthetics mean something to inheritance or listed properties, we offer optical "bird -free" gel and electrified track systems that discourage landing using harmless UV confusion or light pulses
4. Falcian and Hunter Decoy: Falkanary services use naturally and effectively trained birds to remove insect species - ideal for open places such as courtyard or ceiling.
5. Birds catch and population management: Where infections are severe, we appoint human catch (Larsen Trap) after transfer or controlled removal during license
6. Nest removes and guano clean Up : Directed by the Wildlife regulations we nest (when allowed), removes clean drops, sterilizes surfaces with biocide and disposal of waste in accordance with the British health standards.
Additional Bird Deterrent Strategies
These proven methods can complement professional control measures or serve as a temporary DIY -Fix:
Visual and acoustic scare strategy
Use sacred balloons, contemplative tape or CD, Hawk Kite or Sonic Deduction (Hunter Call) to destabilize birds. However, birds may have a habit over time
Horticultural barriers and noise manufacturer:
Hag peas and stick fencing and wind bells can reduce landing spots. Hanging makes old CDs reflection that prevents pigeons
Herb -based preventive:
Plants such as garlic, mint, thyme, onions or onions or birds can act as natural refund and provoke opportunities:
Cover the room, avoid feeding birds in the problem areas, and clean the fruit that falls quickly to make your property less attractive.
Legal and Ethical Considerations
Non-deadly first: Regulations require non-leadership approaches. First (proof, gel, spikes) as deadly options such as shooting or catching are rated
Protected species: Most wild birds and their nests are preserved; It is important to associate trained professionals in legal compliance and safe removal practice
Licensing and best practice: Insecti people should perform a correct license (BPCA, RSPB bond) and follow the risk of control.
Why Choose Shire Pest & Property Care?
Non-performing first: Rules require an approach to non-supplement. First (proof, gel, spikes) are considered deadly options such as shooting or catching
Protected species: Most wild birds and their nests are preserved; It is important to add trained professionals in the practice of legal compliance and safe removal
Licensing and best training: Insects should perform a perfect license (BPCA, RSPB bond) and follow the risk of control.
Case Study: Urban Office Block in Ayrshire
A three -story office received a chronic dove, resulting in drops of drops and blocked drains. We conducted a website survey, identified access points and put out a discreet netting and bird epis system. Within four weeks, the appearance of the pigeon was reduced by 90%, and no nest was built in the next season. The customer praised the "clean, quiet solution", which retained aesthetics.
Do-It-Yourself Tips (Short-Term)
If you wait for professional help, here are simple and cost -effective middle stages:
String Tricks: Landing for pigeons can make a string tied with an inch over perching leading uncomfortable
Reflected Preventive: Hang Old CD or contemplative ribbon to create sudden changes in light.
Acoustic equipment: Use speed-active ultrasound or crisis litter speakers for short-term resolution
Food control: Remove the bird feeder temporarily and attach the room to reduce the attraction.
These tricks are useful, but are usually only effective or on small parameters.
Conclusion: Invest in a Long-Term Solution
Bird pest control is not just about removing a nuisance - it's about protecting your property, health and reputation. Whether you deliver a homeowner, landlord or business owner, poet insect and customized, legal and effective bird control solutions for real estate. From networks and spikes to advanced electrical systems and faults, we. Class tools and best in expertise handle the problem to use. We also ensure that your assets are bird-free, to ensure nest removal, guano cleaning and preventive inspection to ensure your property remains free.
Call us at 01292 431622 today or e-mail info@shirePestandpropertycare.co.uk to arrange a free, no-object survey and protect your property from bird-related damage.
