There are hundreds of species of birds in the UK. Having birds visit your garden is a wonderful treat, and we’re all happy to see them. 

Unfortunately, a few species of birds come into direct conflict with humans when they take roost in or around our homes or businesses. These birds can cause real problems, including excessive nuisance and public health concerns. 

Urban birds such as gulls and pigeons are great opportunists. Handed a ready food source and sheltered nesting site, these birds can grow rapidly and what initially attracted a few birds can soon become a thriving colony.

That’s when a professional can step in and help you control and manage pest birds.

The dangers: why control birds?

Pathogens and diseases

There are more than 110 pathogens reportedly carried by pigeons, and there is plenty of research to suggest other wild birds pass on diseases to humans. 

Some of the more common diseases and pathogens that birds can spread: 

Air-borne diseases	Food-borne disease
Chlamydia psittaci (Ornithosis)	Salmonella spp.
Cryptococcus neoformans	Escherichia coli
Histoplasma capsulatum	Campylobacter jejuni
Allergenic particles (bird fancier’s lung)	Listeria monocytogenes
	Vibrio cholerae

In 2019, two patients died in a Glasgow hospital who had contracted a cryptococcal fungal infection which was subsequently linked to pigeon droppings.

Diseases can be transmitted from bird droppings and the birds themselves. 

When dry, pigeon droppings can become airborne in small particles, which can lead to respiratory complaints.

You should always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when cleaning up bird droppings. 

Damage to property and brickwork

Bird droppings are acidic and can corrode and erode metals, stonework and brickwork

Nesting materials birds use can block chimneys, flues and guttering, causing possible issues with carbon monoxide and damage to buildings as water overflows from blocked gutters.

Buildings covered in fouling looks unpleasant, can smell, and projects a poor image of a business, potentially ruining an organisation’s reputation. If customers spot evidence of a bird infestation on your premises, they may not want to do business with you.

A professional pest management company can help protect your building using proofing and bird deterrent measures. This is where Anti-Pest Pest Prevention comes in, We are a professional Pest Control Service in Wolverhampton and we can deal with any issues and problems you have which are being cause by Pigeons in Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley and Cannock areas. https://anti-pest-co-uk.stackstaging.com/