All wild birds in the UK are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
Removing a nest, disturbing roosting birds, or using a deterrent method that harms birds is an offence under the Act. But that doesn’t mean you are unprotected against pest bird populations.
Birmingham Pest Control Co. provides professional bird control in Birmingham using effective deterrent and exclusion methods that are carried out without causing harm to protected birds.
For rapid responses and legal protection, talk to our friendly team today.
Health risks from pest birds in Birmingham
Pest bird droppings carry a range of pathogens.
Dried pigeon guano contains salmonella, E. coli, and the organism responsible for ornithosis, a respiratory infection spread through inhaling contaminated dust or touching contaminated surfaces.
Ornithosis is an occupational health concern in working environments where bird infestation is present.
For food businesses and hospitality venues in Birmingham, that adds a regulatory dimension on top of the health and safety risk from guano contamination.
Beyond disease, guano accumulates quickly in gutters, on roofing materials, and around drainage points.
Birds perch on ledges, parapets, and roof edges before settling into a roost, and the droppings beneath those spots cause accelerated decay in stonework, block gutters, and create slip hazards on walkways below.
Unaddressed bird nuisance at a Birmingham property means increasing property damage, growing guano build-up, and an installation job that costs more the longer it’s left.
Whatever the bird species, our tailored solutions will ensure you, your property, and those who work and live around it are protected against bird related health risks.
Pest bird species in Birmingham
Feral pigeons and seagulls cause the most visible damage on Birmingham’s commercial buildings, where flat rooftops and ledges give them year-round roosting cover.
Starlings are a seasonal problem and access roof voids through smaller gaps than either species.
During any bird service, our technicians take the time to remove guano and nest material before any fixings are installed. This is because dried guano carries health risks when disturbed, and discarded nest material can attract secondary infestations to the area.
Here are just some of the bird species we help handle every day.
Feral pigeons
Feral pigeons concentrate in large numbers across Birmingham city centre, particularly around Grand Central, the Bullring, and the Broad Street hospitality strip.
A pigeon pair can produce up to six broods a year, and numbers build quickly on any building with undisturbed ledges or roof voids.
Pigeons return to the same roost and nest sites repeatedly, and deterrents that simply disperse them do nothing to break that cycle.
Pigeon control in Birmingham calls for physical exclusion systems that prevent landing entirely, encouraging them to find a new area to call their home.
Seagulls and gulls
Herring gulls and lesser black-backed gulls have extended their range inland and are now established nesters across Birmingham and the wider Midlands.
These noisy birds nest on flat rooftops in concentrated colonies and become aggressive during breeding season, which typically runs from April through to August.
Gulls are heavier than pigeons and require post and wire systems or heavy-duty netting rather than the lighter deterrents suited to pigeon control.
Our bird control systems for gull colonies are specified site by site.
We tailor our advice and your solution depending on roof type and colony size, rather than applied as a standard one-size-fits-all package.
Starlings
Starlings are a seasonal pest bird in Birmingham, moving through the city in winter and roosting overnight in urban structures.
They access roof voids through smaller gaps than pigeons can use, exploiting open ridge tiles, damaged soffits, and broken fascia boards.
A starling roost inside a roof space generates large volumes of droppings and nesting material over a season.
Bird control solutions in Birmingham
Our approach covers a full range of bird control methods, selected based on the species involved, the building type, and the scale of the infestation.
We never recommend anything before first seeing your site and the problem population.
All site surveys are free, with absolutely no-obligation to proceed.
Bird netting
Bird netting is the most thorough form of bird exclusion and covers roof perimeters, open facades, plant rooms, and building recesses to deny access to roosting and nesting sites.
We use UV-stable polyethylene net in mesh sizes matched to the species: 10mm for starlings, 50mm for pigeons, 75mm for gulls.
Fixings are tensioned into masonry, steel, or timber using stainless steel anchor systems.
When properly installed, netting sits almost invisible at street level for discreet and effective bird solutions.
Bird spikes
Bird spikes are fitted on ledges, parapets, window sills, pipes, and signage to deny landing surfaces.
They work by making it uncomfortable to land rather than physically obstructing the bird.
Polycarbonate spikes are preferable for heritage and listed buildings where the visual impact of a deterrent installation needs to be minimal.
Stainless steel is more durable and better suited to industrial or commercial sites where longevity under heavy soiling matters more than appearance.
We take the time to understand your location’s unique requirements before recommending which product is better suited.
Bird wire
Bird wire systems use stainless steel wire tensioned between posts to create an unstable landing surface on horizontal ledges, balconies, and roof ridges.
Wire is the least visually intrusive deterrent option and suits commercial and civic buildings where aesthetics matter. It also suits heritage structures where drilling for spike or netting fixings would be inappropriate.
Bird free gel
Bird Free gel is a small dish that sits any surface you want to protect from unwanted bird activity.
It is just 8mm in height, so from the ground, most people will never notice it’s presence, but you bird population will.
To birds, that see ultraviolet light, the gel causes the building to look like it is on fire.
For low to medium level infestations, the birds will be encouraged to move elsewhere.
Bird proofing for vents and entry points
Starlings and sparrows access roof spaces through gaps in ridge tiles, open soffits, and damaged fascias.
Bird proofing these entry points uses stainless steel mesh or purpose-made vent covers depending on the opening size and species.
Any exclusion work should be timed outside the active nesting season to comply with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
Bird control for Birmingham businesses
Effective bird control solutions for commercial premises combine physical exclusion across the building perimeter with scheduled monitoring visits to check whether new roosting sites are developing.
For businesses operating across multiple Birmingham and West Midlands sites, we can put a contract in place covering scheduled inspections and reactive callouts for new bird issues between visits.
Birmingham Pest Control Co. works with food businesses, hotels, schools, university campuses, and industrial sites across the Birmingham area.
Our domestic and commercial bird control services in Birmingham are scheduled around your opening hours, and we provide written documentation for Environmental Health and health and safety records.
Our pest control services for commercial clients include full documentation covering each visit, what was surveyed, and what was installed.
An EHO asking for evidence of an active pest management programme will have everything they need.
Our Birmingham bird control service
Birmingham Pest Control Co. is BPCA-accredited.
Our bird control technicians are trained to industry standards, our installations use approved methods, and our approach complies with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and all relevant legislation.
British Pest Control Association accreditation is recognised across the UK as the benchmark for professional pest control and can be verified through the BPCA directory.
We offer a free site survey before quoting.
Our Birmingham team visits the property, assesses the pest bird species involved and the roosting or nesting sites present, and prepares a free quote on the day.
There’s no obligation to proceed once we’ve completed the assessment.
As local pest experts in the Birmingham area, we’re available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for enquiries and emergency callouts.
Areas we cover throughout Birmingham and beyond
Our pest control technicians operate throughout Birmingham city and the surrounding West Midlands area.
We regularly carry out bird control throughout Birmingham including Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, West Bromwich, Solihull, and Edgbaston, as well as across residential suburbs including Hall Green, Four Oaks, Handsworth Wood, Shard End, and Acocks Green.
Commercial clients operating throughout the Midlands area can request coverage for multiple sites.
If you’re outside our standard service zone, call us and we’ll confirm whether we cover your location. For larger sites and multi-location contracts, we cover a broader footprint.
How it works with us
- Get in touch. Call 0121 816 0399 or fill in our online enquiry form. Tell us about the bird problem, the property type, and the areas of the building most affected.
- Free site survey. A pest control technician visits to assess the species involved, where birds are roosting or nesting, and the most effective deterrent approach for the building.
- Quote. We provide a fixed cost for the bird control installation, including guano removal where needed. No obligation to proceed once you have the quote.
- Installation. Our team installs the chosen system, whether netting, spikes, wire, or exclusion proofing, using professional-grade fixings and stainless steel materials. All waste is removed on completion.
- Follow-up. We return to check the installation is performing correctly and identify any new roosting sites that develop between visits.
Bird control Birmingham: your questions answered
How much does pest control cost for birds?
Cost depends on the species involved, the building size and type, the deterrent system required, and how much guano removal is needed before installation. We offer a free site survey and prepare a pest control quote at no charge, with no obligation to proceed.
Who to call when you have a bird problem?
Call Birmingham Pest Control Co. on 0121 816 0399. Our BPCA-accredited team provides efficient bird control services across Birmingham and the West Midlands and will arrange a free site survey to assess the pest problem and recommend effective bird control solutions matched to your property.
What scares pigeons the most?
Physical exclusion is the most effective long-term approach for pigeon control. Ultrasonic devices, plastic owls, spinning discs, and reflective tape all lose their effectiveness because pigeons habituate to them. Bird spikes, netting, and wire systems prevent landing altogether and remain effective long-term.
Are birds protected under UK law?
Yes. All wild birds in the UK are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (the Act). Under the Act, it is an offence to intentionally kill, injure, or take a wild bird, or to damage or destroy a nest while in use. Pest bird control must use deterrent and exclusion methods that manage birds without causing harm.
Can I call pest control for birds?
Yes. Birmingham Pest Control Co. provides bird control across Birmingham and the surrounding area for both domestic and commercial properties. We handle pigeon control, gull deterrents, starling exclusion, and full bird proofing services for a range of property types. Call 0121 816 0399 for a free quote or to arrange a free site survey.
Get in touch for a free site survey
Birmingham Pest Control Co. provides domestic and commercial bird proofing services and pest bird control across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands.
If you are looking to get your bird problem under control quickly, humanely, and legally, we’re the company to trust.
Fill in our contact form or call us today and we’ll arrange a time to survey the property, identify the species and roosting sites involved, and provide a written quote. There’s no obligation once you have the quote.
What are you waiting for! Give our friendly team a call today on 0121 816 0399 for your free site survey. We’re available around the clock.
