{"id":1694,"date":"2020-08-23T21:08:04","date_gmt":"2020-08-23T21:08:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.totalbirdcontrol.co.uk\/?p=1694"},"modified":"2020-11-21T22:45:37","modified_gmt":"2020-11-21T22:45:37","slug":"should-you-be-worried-about-nesting-pigeons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.totalbirdcontrol.co.uk\/bird-control-news\/birdcontrol\/should-you-be-worried-about-nesting-pigeons\/","title":{"rendered":"Should you be worried about nesting pigeons?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Spotting a bird\u2019s nest can fill families with delight \u2013 but what about when the inhabitants of a nest on your property are notorious pest birds?\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

More specifically: should you be worried about nesting pigeons on your property?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Pigeons<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\u00a0have a reputation \u2013 and not entirely unfairly \u2013 as flying rats. As this is down to their pr<\/span>opensity to spread disease<\/span>, which<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0in itself<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0justifies<\/span>\u00a0any concerns you may have over finding a pigeon nest in your garden<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Can I move a pigeon nest?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"pigeonsLike all wild birds, nesting pigeons are protected by the law and can only be moved in exceptional circumstances.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It is considered an offence to move a nest during nesting season, which usually runs from spring through the summer.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These same rules apply to pigeons, so if you have serious concerns it is essential to seek professional advice.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Any attempt to move a bird\u2019s nest should only be made when you are sure that\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span>fledglings have left and it is dormant.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With pigeons, however, this can be trickier as they can often lay eggs three times throughout the summer and do not as a rule nest and lay eggs seasonally. This means that a nest could theoretically be in use year-round.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why s<\/span><\/b>hould\u00a0<\/span><\/b>I<\/span><\/b>\u00a0be worried about nesting pigeons?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The main concern people usually have relating to pigeons is the spread of disease. They have been linked to the spread of diseases such as<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>histoplasmosis<\/span>, which can cause serious lung problems, and salmonella.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This is spread through contact with pigeon droppings \u2013 or breathing in airborne particles.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Obvio<\/span>u<\/span>sly\u00a0<\/span>when a pigeon is nesting close to the living area of your home, or in an area used for preparing or eating food this is more of a risk.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Likewise, many homeowners will be unhappy to discover pigeons nesting in their roof due to concerns about the spread of disease.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, this is less of a problem if a pigeon\u2019s nest has been found in your garden.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Along with the risk of disease, pigeons\u2019 pest bird status owes something to the noise and mess these birds bring with them. Pigeon droppings can cause a hazard on walkways, encourage weeds and moss to grow on\u00a0<\/span>roofs and look unsightly. They are also noisy birds, which<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0in numbers can cause a noise nuisance around your home.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What should I do if pigeons are nestin<\/span><\/b>g<\/span><\/b>\u00a0on my property?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

If a nest is established in an area where there are no serious safety concerns you will need to allow the eggs to hatch and fledgling birds to leave before you\u00a0<\/span>take action<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It is always advisable to seek help from a pest bird control expert, such as\u00a0<\/span>Total Bir<\/span>d Control<\/span>\u00a0to ensure that you act within the law. The best way to prevent pigeons returning to the property is to put in place pigeon deterrents, such as\u00a0<\/span>spikes<\/a><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>netting<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, which can be done by Total Bird Control.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are concerned about pigeons on your property or want to install pigeon deterrent<\/span>\u00a0measures<\/span>\u00a0please\u00a0<\/span>contact<\/a><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Total Bird Control.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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For more advice speak to:
\nTotal Bird Control Birmingham<\/a>, TBC Nationwide Office, Highfield Farm, Middle Ln, King’s Norton, Birmingham B38 0DX. Phone 0121 695 9076.<\/p>\n