Pigeon Proof Your Building to Deter Any Pests

Pigeons can be a common pest in urban areas. As they use buildings to create their nests, they regularly foul on the building’s surfaces which can cause damage, both aesthetically and physically. A number of pigeon proofing methods are available in order to resolve a pigeon problem and these are often humane resolutions.
Pigeons. You see them so often wandering around in the town centre or flying onto tall buildings, watching the world go by. Whilst they may seem fairly harmless, they can be an extreme pest. Not only can they ruin the aesthetics of a building with their fouling, but they can also be dangerous as this fouling often carries diseases such as Ornithosis (a viral disease that is similar to “flu”) and Salmonella bacteria.In addition to this, a pigeon’s faeces also contains uric acids which are highly corrosive meaning that they can seriously deface and damage any structures over a period of time.
The chances of contracting a transmitted disease are high if pigeon proofing is not carried out.Pigeons in great numbers can be a real pest, particularly in urban areas. They have no problem with building their nests onto man-made structures as they are completely comfortable with the busy life in towns or cities. Their nests often carry mites and insects which can wander to other parts of a building. This can often lead to pest problems occurring within the building itself.They can sometimes cause drains and gutters to block which often leads to flooding.
Any debris that they leave behind is often caught by the wind and collates in these areas, eventually causing a blockage.It is therefore essential to carry out some pigeon proofing on the area that is most affected. This simply forces them to look for a new nesting spot by preventing them from returning to their home site; this is often done in an entirely humane manner. A bird net is made from extremely durable material that will withstand all weathers. As it creates a complete barrier between the bird and its homing spot, this method is perfect to deter pigeons.Another method of effective pigeon proofing is by utilising fine metal spike that run along window ledges, chimneys, signs etc.
Pigeons are immediately put off from utilising any area that has these metal spikes as they like to rest on flat edges. Whilst these are used primarily for pigeons in an urban area, they can also help to deter other nuisance birds such as crows and gulls.Pigeon proofing can also be done by utilising sprung wires. This is more commonly used on window ledges where a number of stainless steel wires are placed across the surface of the ledge in order to keep it protected. At one end, the wires are attached to a spring which, when set to the correct tension will prevent any pigeons from landing on the ledge in a humane manner.
These are often deemed to be the best method of pigeon proofing as whilst they are effective, they are also barely noticeable so they will not ruin the aesthetics of a building.All of these methods are effective and humane; if you are suffering with a pigeon problem they will successfully solve your pest trouble. If you are unsure on which method you should use on your problem, there are professional pest control companies which will attend your premises and provide you with the best advice and product to resolve your problem. They will also install the product for you, so that you can rest assured in the knowledge that the matter is being dealt with by professionals.