Pigeons can be a common pest in urban areas. They regularly foul on a building’s surface as this is where they create their nests; this causes damage to a building, both aesthetically and physically. A number of pigeon proofing methods are available in order to resolve a pigeon problem and these are often humane resolutions. Pigeons. We’ve all seen them wandering around in the city centre or flying up to tall buildings and looking over the comings and goings of everyday life. Whilst they may seem fairly harmless, they can be an extreme pest. Their fouling can ruin the aesthetics of a building, but it can also be dangerous as it 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. The chances of contracting a transmitted disease are high if pigeon proofing is not carried out.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.
Any debris that they leave behind is often caught by the wind and collates in 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. This would be perfect to deter pigeons as it creates a complete barrier between the bird and its homing spot.Another method of effective pigeon proofing is by utilising fine metal spike that run along window ledges, chimneys, signs etc.
Pigeons are immediately put off from utilising any area that has these metal spikes as they like to rest on flat edges. 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.Pigeon proofing can also be done by utilising sprung wires. 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. At one end, the wires are attached to a spring which, when set to the correct tension will prevent any pigeons from landing on the ledge in a humane manner.
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.All of these methods are effective and humane; if you are suffering with a pigeon problem they will successfully solve your pest trouble. 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. You can rest assured in the knowledge that the matter is being dealt with by professionals as they will also install the product for you.
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 need an effective solution for your pigeon problem, visit their website today for Pigeon deterrents
