
Outdoor dining has become essential as many businesses seek to maximise the space available in restaurants and pubs – but for some that means seagulls are even more of a problem.
Outdoor dining has become essential as many businesses seek to maximise the space available in restaurants and pubs – but for some that means seagulls are even more of a problem.
Spotting a bird’s nest can fill families with delight – but what about when the inhabitants of a nest on your property are notorious pest birds? More specifically: should you be worried about nesting pigeons on your property?
Most pest birds are content to perch on your roof waiting for food, making a noise and, more often than not, a mess – not the jackdaw, they prefer to make themselves at home in your chimney.
How to keep pigeons away from your balcony Having a bird’s eye view is wonderful, especially when you are spending more time at home, however, if birds actually decide to take up residence on your balcony or terrace you will need to take action. By their nature, balconies and terraces can become a natural attraction… Read more »
One positive about staying safe indoors during the Covid-19 lockdown is the chance to take time for the little things, such as watching the return of migrant birds in summer. In fact, finding the joy in the little things will quite often make all the difference to the way you feel and watching the returning… Read more »
As the natural world wakes up from winter, spring brings an increase in activities – including for pest birds. Having spent the winter keeping warm and looking for food, spring will mark a new season of activity for many bird species. Of primary importance when it comes to bird control in the UK is that… Read more »
Seagulls are a year-round problem for many communities but in the nesting season these problems can appear magnified. As the peak nesting season approaches, it might be time to consider installing an anti-roosting system for seagulls to minimise the impact the birds will have on your home or business. Already with a reputation for being… Read more »
Birds pose a problem to solar panels by damaging them as well as your roof. Here are a few handy tips that have proven both effective and safe across the UK
Over the past 10 years the problem with seagulls appears to have increased as these large birds get ever more confident. In particular the last few years have seen an escalation of the problem with the need for bird control to take action becoming increasingly evident.
Part of the battle in controlling pest birds on your property is deterring them from visiting in the first place and bird netting is ideal for this.
If your property is in an area that has a problem with pest birds – or the potential for a problem – then taking preventative action makes sense.
A useful way of helping to control birds when they have become established on a property; bird netting is also an excellent way to help to avoid pest birds becoming an issue at your property in the first place.