Pigeon control

Feral pigeons are the number one pest bird in urban areas. Descendants of European homing pigeons, feral pigeons are not afraid of people and will live in close proximity.

Pigeons can be a real nuisance to businesses. They are attracted to food sources, including garbage, which is why they are often found near bars and restaurants and landfill sites. Pigeons also like to shelter in seemingly inhospitable areas of tall buildings. They will make use of balconies, ledges, flat roofs, gutters and loft spaces, as they are capable of lifting damaged or loose roof coverings to force entry.

Your property could be providing an ideal habitat for pigeons. If they are already nesting on your building, there is a risk they will attract other pigeons too, turning a small problem into a much larger one.

Risks to your business posed by pigeons

The presence of feral pigeons and their droppings present many risks and dangers.

• Health hazard - pigeons are carriers of diseases such as salmonella and psittacosis. They are also hosts to fleas and other parasites such as ticks and bird mites. 
• Safety hazard - droppings can make sidewalks very slippery and can also erode metal, stain wood, discolor paint, and damage stone and brickwork.
• Loss of customers - large quantities of droppings and presence of pigeons on your property could deter people from visiting.
• Loss of productivity - the diseases pigeons are known to carry could lead to employee illness and time off work.
• Drainage problems - nest debris and feathers can also block gutters and rainwater drainage systems, potentially leading to damage to your business from water penetration.