Keep your balcony and terrace views free from pigeons
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 to some birds, offering shelter from the elements – and sometimes food too.
The law and pigeon pest control explained
DEFRA (Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs regulates the control of feral pigeons and the rest of wild birds in the United Kingdom based on the Wildlife and Countryside Act from 1981 (or chapter 69 to be more precise). The purpose of this Act is to regulate all legal matter related to the handling of wildlife, wildlife conservation and issuing licenses. Even though this is a very detailed act, it doesn’t provide specific instructions about pigeon pest control and the issues that arise as a result of wild birds’ activities. These problems are handled by the landowner where wild birds and feral pigeons appear. However, DEFRA frequently releases leaflets which advises about what individuals can do when specific problems related to these birds occur. In the first part of the Wildlife and Countryside Act from 1981, the law confirms that individuals and organizations are not allowed to kill, injure or hold captive wild birds, damage and destroy their nests and destroy their eggs. Taking such actions is considered an offence. The only exception can be found in the General Licenses and they are related to specific species of birds listed there. It’s important to point out that although a General License allows individuals to kill certain birds, this is only the case when the birds present threat to the health and security of the general public. The protection of a fabric of any building is not a reason to kill any bird or to destroy their nests. For more advice about the laws surrounding pigeon pest control, please contact us now.
Top 5 Problems Caused By Pigeons
Pigeons are a type of bird that lives almost everywhere in the world. They are commonly found in urban areas. There are many people who enjoy their presence and even feed these interesting birds. However, there is another side associated with pigeons that no one likes. Many people use the term “flying rats” because their activity and the problems they cause. In case you are wondering what the 5 most common problems are caused by pigeons we have created a short list. Health problems Pigeons can act as carriers of bacteria and fungi dangerous to humans. These harmful substances can be passed to human in few different ways. For instance, inhalation of faecal dust can lead to certain types of flu and fever. Pigeons can also contaminate water and food. Finally, they spread parasites like fleas, ticks and mites. Cryptococcus, histoplasmosis and salmonella are some of the diseases associated with pigeons. Attacks Although pigeons are relatively peaceful and friendly toward humans, it is not unusual for them to attack people during the breeding period/season. They are very protective and they will attack anyone that they view as a threat for their young. Damaged structures Just like any other type of pest bird, pigeons that are left to live in areas in large numbers will eventually damage the building and the surrounding area. Their faeces and their activity can pollute streets, cars etc. Cleaning problems Pigeons are well known for creating health and safety hazards. They produce faeces all the time and create mess wherever they are nestled. This can make the environment not only unsightly, but create a dangerous slip hazard. Threat to air traffic If they are present close to airports, they can disrupt the proper landing and taking off of aircraft. If you’re experiencing a pigeon control problem and need advice, please get in touch.
