Common Pest Control Species
At Pest Solutions Aberdeen, we frequently handle two particularly problematic species: feral pigeons and gulls.
Feral Pigeons
Feral pigeons commonly infest abandoned properties, loft spaces, and other urban areas where they breed prolifically. A single pigeon can produce up to seven broods annually, with up to three chicks per brood. This rapid reproduction can result in substantial bird populations and significant accumulations of bird droppings—up to 12kg per pigeon each year.
These droppings pose serious health risks, spreading diseases such as salmonellosis, ornithosis, and cryptococcosis. Bird faeces are also acidic, capable of damaging stonework, paintwork, and metal surfaces. Limestone buildings are particularly vulnerable to long-term damage from pigeon droppings. Additionally, bird fouling creates slippery surfaces, posing risks of accidents and potential legal liabilities.
Gulls
Gulls, commonly known as seagulls, are another prevalent pest bird in Aberdeen. Like pigeons, gulls create significant issues due to their fouling habits. However, gulls also pose unique problems such as aggressive behaviour, particularly during the breeding season, when they fiercely protect their nests and chicks.
In addition to pigeons and gulls, our Aberdeen team provides expert bird control solutions for other nuisance bird species including starlings and crows.
Bird Control and Bird Proofing Solutions
The Pest Solutions Aberdeen team offers an extensive range of bird control and deterrent solutions. Our technicians are fully trained to British Pest Control Association (BPCA) standards and have nearly two decades of experience delivering effective bird proofing to domestic and commercial customers across Aberdeen.
Bird Netting
Bird netting is one of the most effective bird control methods available and is widely used throughout Aberdeen. It prevents birds from roosting and nesting on ledges, roofs, bridges, stadiums, and other structures, significantly reducing issues caused by bird droppings.
Pest Solutions Aberdeen uses UV-stable, knotted netting systems fixed securely with high-quality stainless steel wires. Our bird netting is designed to last at least ten years, even in harsh Scottish weather conditions. This humane method simply blocks birds from accessing roosting points, encouraging them to relocate without causing harm.
When installed by our skilled professionals, bird netting is discreet and unobtrusive, maintaining the aesthetic appeal of your building while providing effective protection from pest birds.
Bird Spikes
Bird spikes are a versatile, discreet, and highly effective deterrent for preventing birds from roosting on various structures, including roofs, window ledges, gutters, chimneys, and signage. Made from stainless steel wires and mounted strips, spikes physically block birds from landing on surfaces without harming them.
Our expert Aberdeen technicians ensure bird spikes are professionally installed, causing minimal visual impact. All installers have IPAF and PASMA certifications to safely conduct work at heights, providing discreet and reliable bird control solutions.
Pest Bird Deterrent Systems
Scaring Systems
Bird scaring systems provide another effective approach to pest bird management in Aberdeen. These deterrents come in two main types: visual scarers, which mimic predators, and audible scarers, which use loud sounds to disturb and deter birds.
Visual scarers range from static predator models, which need regular relocation to remain effective, to live flying predators such as Harris Hawks, which deliver immediate results. Audible scarers produce predator sounds or loud noises, effectively deterring pest birds. A combined strategy often yields the best results, reinforcing long-term success.
Our Aberdeen bird control specialists will recommend the best combination of visual, audible, or live-predator scaring methods tailored to your unique needs. For professional advice and to arrange a free survey, contact our Aberdeen team today.
AVISHOCK System
Where traditional bird proofing solutions like netting and spikes may not be practical, Pest Solutions Aberdeen offers AVISHOCK, a discreet, innovative alternative suitable for challenging architectural designs.
AVISHOCK comprises two thin metallic strips that deliver a harmless yet startling electric shock, deterring birds without causing injury. Over time, this method effectively alters bird behaviour, preventing future roosting attempts.
This discreet, humane system can be installed on almost any surface, preserving your building’s aesthetic appearance while effectively managing bird problems. Our qualified Aberdeen technicians hold appropriate certifications to safely install AVISHOCK systems at height.
Contact us today for a free survey to determine if AVISHOCK is right for your property.
Pest Bird Shooting Programmes
Bird shooting is a specialist, last-resort solution, employed only for severe infestations where other methods are insufficient. Our Aberdeen team conducts this work safely and discreetly, using air rifles operated by licensed, highly trained pest control technicians.
This method provides immediate relief from serious infestations but is always considered in conjunction with other preventive measures for long-term control.
For advice on whether bird shooting is suitable for your pest control needs, contact us for a free survey and consultation.
Bird Trapping and Removal in Aberdeen
Bird trapping offers a humane, effective solution for severe bird infestations where populations have grown excessively large. Our trapping methods use large, baited cages that capture nuisance birds, which are then humanely relocated away from your property.
This method gradually reduces bird populations over several weeks, effectively addressing infestations while avoiding public hazards associated with shooting. Our Aberdeen team provides professional advice on trapping suitability and integrates it with additional bird control measures for lasting results.
Expert Gull Control and Pigeon Control Solutions
Pest Solutions Aberdeen specialises in controlling gulls and pigeons, two of Aberdeen’s most prevalent pest birds. Both species pose significant health, safety, and property risks, though gulls are notably aggressive and problematic during breeding season.
We offer tailored gull and pigeon management including nest and egg removal, an effective method that reduces aggressive gull behaviour and encourages relocation. This process, conducted by licensed BPCA-qualified technicians, strategically prevents future infestations by deterring nesting activity over the long term.
While gulls do not breed as rapidly as pigeons or produce the same, huge populations, their breeding poses a unique problem when combined with their aggressive behaviour. During the breeding season, gulls are capable of extreme aggression in their efforts to defend their young. Gulls’ poor depth perception leads them to often misperceive people as threats to their eggs and young and in turn Gulls might swoop or attack to drive them away. If large numbers of Gulls infest an area, this can become a real hazard. Gulls’ tendencies to build large, messy nests can also produce problems, as due to the large amount of debris they leave, they can often clog gutters and drains.
Benefits of Bird Control Aberdeen Services
Effective bird control offers numerous benefits, safeguarding public health and protecting your property. Bird fouling poses severe health risks, damages building materials, and increases slip hazards. It also attracts insect pests and causes unpleasant odours and noise pollution.
Professional bird control from Pest Solutions Aberdeen delivers reliable, cost-effective solutions, significantly reducing these risks. DIY attempts often fail to achieve lasting results and may pose additional hazards. Our experienced technicians use professional equipment, methods, and extensive expertise to resolve bird problems safely and permanently.
Some Benefits of Bird Control include,
- Prevents damage from Bird Fouling: The acidic nature of Bird Droppings means they can, in both the long and short term, cause serious damage to a building
- Prevents Bird Foul accumulating on entrances and pavements: Bird faeces are a real slipping hazard, especially if it is allowed to build on pavements or on entrances
- Reduces Noise Pollution and Smell: Birds produce a great deal of noise, while their activity also creates an unpleasant odour.
- Prevents damage to Industry: Pest Birds behaviour can result in real issues for businesses. For example, bird foul can cause serious health problems if it were to contaminate food, which risks potential financial loss damage to business reputation.
- Lessens risk of disease: Bird droppings are a vector for disease like ornithosis and salmonellosis, both carrying serious risks to health. This is, for any business, unacceptable, and for places such as hospitals, can entail severe repercussions.
- Helps prevent Insect Pest Control Issues: Bird droppings make a superb food source for insect pests, while their nests are often breeding grounds for mites.
Successful removal of pest problems and the potential hazards they bring can only be guaranteed via professional, qualified Pest Control Services. ‘DIY’ efforts rarely have any long-term success, and it is even possible for DIY efforts to prove hazardous. Build ups of bird guano, for example, aren’t just difficult to remove, but can easily see people exposed to the dangerous diseases it can carry. The most common risk however for ‘DIY’ is that it is simply a waste of money; a lack of experience and training, as well as the specialist equipment involved means DIY methods are always limited in their effectiveness.
Contact Us for Expert Bird Control Aberdeen Services
Don’t let bird problems escalate, if you need the assistance of trained professionals to help you resolve any pest bird issue simply contact Pest Solutions Aberdeen today at 01224 392 304 to arrange your FREE, no-obligation survey and expert consultation.
In the event you are encountering other pest problems on your property, do not worry as have qualified experts on our pest control Aberdeen team that can help you deal with a variety of pests from insects like cockroaches, moths, fleas, flies, wasps, ants, beetles and bedbugs and rodents like mice, rats and squirrels, so contact us today.
You can reach us by calling our Aberdeen office or by simply completing our online contact form, and our professional team will quickly provide effective bird control solutions tailored specifically to your needs.