Remarkably, the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 protects each and every wild bird in the UK!
Did you know that disrupting roosts, removing nests, or using unsafe deterrents is an offence according to the Act? Fortunately, this certainly does not leave you defenceless against pest bird populations!
Delivering specialist avian management within Birmingham, Birmingham Pest Control Co. uses effective deterrent and exclusion systems intended to cause no harm whatsoever to protected birds.
Speak with our helpful team today to get a swift reply and obtain lawful cover.
Health risks from pest birds in Birmingham
Faeces from pest birds contain a wide variety of harmful pathogens.
Dried pigeon guano passively harbours salmonella, E. coli, and the pathogen causing ornithosis, a respiratory illness acquired by inhalation of polluted dust or touching polluted surfaces.
Wherever birds take over a place of work, the unseen threat of ornithosis stands as a serious occupational risk.
Regarding Birmingham hotel and hospitality and food outlets, this introduces rigorous statutory oversight alongside the existing health and safety risks of guano contamination.
In addition to health hazards, bird droppings accumulate rapidly inside gutters, across roofing materials, and around drainage points.
Before setting up their roosts, birds assemble on structural ledges, parapets, and rooflines, leaving corrosive waste that speeds up the deterioration of masonry, clogs drainage channels, and introduces hazardous slipping risks on pathways below.
Neglecting the bird nuisance at a Birmingham property invites increasing structural damage and growing guano, meaning the essential installation job only gets increasingly expensive as time goes on.
Regardless of the avian type, our bespoke preventative strategies help ensure that you, your premises, and the occupants therein stay fully protected from bird related health hazards.
Pest bird species in Birmingham
Relentless pigeons and seagulls cause the most obvious damage upon Birmingham’s commercial properties, claiming flat rooftops and ledges for lasting sanctuaries.
As they return seasonally, starlings penetrate roof voids through gaps considerably smaller than either one requires.
Our experts consistently clean away guano and nest material before installing fixings. Disturbed dry guano poses instant health risks, and left nest material rapidly attracts secondary infestations to the area.
Which remarkable feathered species do we manage every single day? Have a look!
Feral pigeons
Feral pigeons truly enjoy to gather in massive groups throughout crowded city downtown areas!
Rearing up to six annual clutches, a single pigeon partnership grows with surprising speed. They soon take over any structure offering sheltered ledges or vacant roof spaces.
Drawn by a strong instinct, pigeons persistently return to their chosen sanctuaries, meaning simple dispersal tactics will certainly not sever this deeply ingrained habit.
How do we tackle pigeon control in Birmingham? Brilliant physical exclusion installations keep them landing at all, gently prompting them to find another home!
Seagulls and gulls
Herring gulls and lesser black-backed gulls have extended their presence inland, forming lasting nesting colonies throughout Birmingham and the broader Midlands.
Congregating in thick colonies atop flat roofs, these noisy birds turn extremely hostile during their breeding season, a turbulent period extending from April until August.
With the gulls’ substantial weight, gulls demand sturdy post and wire setups or robust netting. Weaker pigeon deterrents simply just fall short here.
Every site is different, so we customise our bird control systems for gull colonies individually.
We design bespoke solutions and advice suited to your roof type and colony size instead of deploying generic packages.
Starlings
These starlings regularly constitute a seasonal avian problem within the Birmingham locality.
They enter unprotected roof voids through openings far smaller than a pigeon needs, taking advantage of dislodged ridge tiles, deteriorated soffits, and broken fascia boards.
Located discreetly within a roof space, a starling roost builds up vast, undesirable quantities of droppings and nesting materials over the course of the season.
Bird control solutions in Birmingham
We implement a comprehensive range of bird control systems, customising our strategy to the relevant species, property design, and general scale of the infestation.
How can we really suggest solutions without inspecting your site and the affected population first?
Every first property assessment is completely free, involving absolutely any need for future commitment.
Bird netting
To deliver complete exclusion, bird netting protects roof perimeters, open facades, plant rooms, and building recesses. This covers everything, successfully denying access to nesting and nesting sites.
Our specialist UV stable polyethylene net is meticulously sized for each species, using 10mm mesh for starlings, 50mm for pigeons, and 75mm for gulls.
Can we tension fastenings into stone, steel, or wood? Yes, using stainless steel anchor fixings!
Once properly fitted, the netting remains virtually invisible from ground level, offering a very discreet and reliable bird deterrent.
Bird spikes
How do we block annoying landing spots? We attach bird spikes onto ledges, parapets, windowsills, pipes, and signage!
Instead of physically barricading the avian guests, they simply make the landing experience extremely disagreeable.
When preserving precious heritage and historic buildings, polycarbonate spikes offer the best solution because their protective presence remains largely invisible.
Owing to its excellent resilience, stainless steel is the ideal choice for commercial or commercial settings where functional longevity in the face of severe contamination outweighs aesthetic considerations.
To help you make the most suitable choice, we carefully assess your specific space before suggesting the most appropriate product.
Bird wire
Bird wire systems tension stainless steel wire between posts to create an insecure landing surface across ledges, balconies, and roof ridges.
As a most discreet deterrent, wire elegantly suits business and civic architecture where appearance is paramount, whilst also protecting historic facades where fixing to secure spike or netting systems remains highly unsuitable.
Delivering an almost invisible protection, wire carefully maintains the design of prestigious public and retail properties. It discreetly protects historic frontages where drilling for spike or netting installations is quite not feasible.
Bird free gel
To deter undesirable bird behaviour, Bird Free gel is installed in a compact container situated upon any area requiring targeted protection.
At just a mere 8mm in height, it remains virtually imperceptible from ground level whilst being easily perceived by nearby bird population.
Because wild birds can perceive UV wavelengths, this specialist gel helps make the structure seem to be ablaze.
Where infestations are small or moderate, we employ careful methods to encourage the birds to relocate.
Bird proofing for vents and entry points
How do starlings and sparrows enter roof spaces? They enter through open soffits, broken fascias, and gaps in ridge tiles!
Looking to secure these spots secured? We deploy stainless steel mesh or purpose-made vent covers suited to the gap size and bird species!
To secure compliance with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, any exclusion work must be planned outside the active nesting period.
Bird control for Birmingham businesses
Effective avian management programmes for business properties integrate structural prevention across the external envelope with regular inspection regimes to identify emerging nesting sites.
We assist businesses running several Birmingham and West Midlands premises with organised agreements. These agreements cover regular inspections alongside prompt callouts for new bird issues occurring between visits.
Birmingham Pest Control Co. serves food-service businesses, guest houses, educational establishments, university campuses, and industrial facilities throughout the area.
To work around your timetable, our domestic and commercial bird control services in Birmingham are programmed around your opening hours, whilst providing detailed written documentation for Environmental Health and health and safety files.
We assist our commercial clients by providing complete documentation for our pest control services, outlining each visit, survey, and item installed.
Should an EHO ask for verification of an active pest management programme, they will be supplied with complete documentation.
Our Birmingham bird control service
Birmingham-based Pest Control Co. has complete BPCA accreditation.
Qualified to recognised industry benchmarks, our bird control technicians implement authorised installation systems, so that all operations carefully comply with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and associated statutory frameworks.
Did you know BPCA accreditation is viewed as the top UK benchmark for professional pest control? Just consult the official BPCA directory to confirm this!
Enjoy a no-cost site survey before we prepare your official quote!
By carrying out a thorough property assessment, our Birmingham team will pinpoint the specific nuisance bird species and nesting habitats, before drawing up a complimentary quote during that same visit.
Following the conclusion of our detailed assessment, you remain under no obligation to proceed.
Our local Birmingham pest specialists deal with questions and manage emergency callouts at any time, seven days a week.
Get in touch for a free site survey
Throughout Birmingham and the wider West Midlands, Birmingham Pest Control Co. provides domestic and commercial bird proofing services and pest bird control.
When you need your troublesome bird disruptions resolved swiftly, considerately, and legally, look to us. We are the partners you can trust.
By submitting our online enquiry form or calling our team today, you can organise a thorough site assessment where we will identify the precise species and roosting locations, subsequently delivering a detailed written quotation with no obligation.
Simply make the first step today by contacting our supportive team on 0121 816 0399 to book your complimentary site survey. We remain ready to assist you at any hour.
