How to control birds on your property

Getting rid of pest birds can be a real problem for any business. Not only do they cause a mess, but they can also be a health hazard – and a little frightening.

Pigeons and seagulls are normally the worst culprits, especially in towns and cities. Bird removal in these cases is made more difficult by several factors:

1. Pigeons' natural food is grain and seeds but they adapt to urban areas by scavenging processed food, such as discarded takeaways and food waste from trash bins.
2. If they can find enough food, pigeons breed the whole year round, with a peak between March and July.
3. Seagulls will return year after year to the same nesting site, so once they’re established they’re hard to get rid of.
4. Seagulls can live a long time - up to 40 years - during which time they can keep breeding.

Look for common signs of an infestation if you are noticing more and more bird nests around your property.

Need help to get rid of birds? Contact Rentokil online or call 1-855-633-6260.

How to keep birds away

The best way to keep birds away for good is to remove their food sources. However, in busy urban areas, this is not always a practical solution.

If birds are causing a nuisance at your business premises there are a number of tactics that you can try:

• Remove access to nesting sites (ex. put barriers over window ledges).
• Keep any possible food sources well hidden.
• Make sure trash container lids are secure and trash bags are not left in the open.

Rentokil’s bird deterrent services

Introducing effective bird deterrents at the first sign of an infestation will help to keep your property in good condition as well as maintain a safe environment in which your business can operate. Our range of effective bird repellents offers you non-toxic, humane ways of dispersing pest bird populations safely. Our experienced Technicians will always identify the best solution for your individual needs. Our service programs include:

• Bird netting
• Bird spikes
• Electric bird deterrent
• Other deterrent methods: gel application, sensory deterrents, and bird repellers

Our business bird deterrent plan

We use a specialized program that utilizes a combination of trapping, removing, and exclusion techniques to help deter birds and prevent damage to your property. Our Technicians are trained to identify protected species and propose the best way to remove pest birds both safely and humanely.

1. Our bird control Technician will contact you and arrange a convenient time to inspect your premises to assess the pest bird situation.
2. Your Technician will recommend an appropriate treatment plan for you, including bird-proofing details and price.
3. The Technician will arrange appropriate times to visit you and resolve the problem. This will likely require more than one visit.
4. The Technicians will introduce themselves when they arrive and run through the treatment process before starting work.
5. Our bird control Technicians will give you advice on how to prevent any future pest bird problems and keep birds away.

Call Rentokil today at 1-855-633-6260 or contact us online to discuss repellents such as netting and other bird deterrents.

Rentokil's bird experts

Our avian experts are experienced in how to control birds on your property. Using discreet, cost-effective methods for pest bird removal, we can get rid of your problem in a safe, non-harmful manner.

If your bird problem is more than you can handle, call us free at 1-855-633-6260. We’ve developed safe, cost-effective and eco-friendly solutions that produce long-lasting results.