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Professional pigeon control throughout Reading from a local company
We are a local pest control company that provides a comprehensive pigeon proofing and cleaning service all through Berkshire and throughout the Reading area, if you have a problem with pigeons then look no further as we have the solution for you.
Roosting pigeons can become not only a nuisance when they’re on your building but also a health hazard when they take up residence in the wrong place Pigeon flock sizes are on the rise and so the problems associated with these birds are becoming more common.
Here at Maidenhead Pest Control we are experts in providing bird proofing measures that keep pigeons off your property for good.
Professional bird netting solutions in Reading – say goodbye to pigeons.
Pigeons have become a big problem in Reading with large flocks of these birds roosting and nesting on top of our homes and businesses throughout the town.
The reason for this is because the feral pigeon population is rising all the time due to a unique set of traits that these birds have, unlike other species of bird, feral pigeons keep their young in the nest until their flight feathers are fully formed. This is one reason why you never see a baby pigeon and gives their young the best chance of survival.
If you have a flock of pigeons living on your building, they will be there permanently because once the first set of young leave that nest, they will immediately lay two more eggs; feral pigeons breed all year long and so the population of pigeons in Reading is expanding at a high rate.
Pressure for new nesting sites is at a premium and so buildings that have never experienced a resident flock now find themselves with pigeons nesting under eaves and on balconies.
Bird netting the ultimate pigeon solution for the Reading area
Living with a flock of pigeons is difficult, the birds generate a huge amount of waste in the form of discarded nest material, shed feathers, the occasionally dead bird, empty eggshells and off course pigeon poo, or guano as we call it.
Along with the mess that falls onto cars, patios, walkways and blocks gutters and rainwater runoff systems, the other problem with pigeons is the constant noise. From sunrise to sunset the cooing and clucking disturbs any chance or rest and makes life difficult for residents.
If you’ve had enough of this mess and the disturbance, then you need the assistance we can provide; the most effective way to prevent pigeons from nesting and roosting on your property is through the installation of a bird net.
When we install a bird net on your property it provides an almost invisible, physical barrier that stops the birds from flying into the nesting site or the roost area.
We don’t kill or hurt the birds with the installation but without access to the area they will soon move off onto another building as the pressure to start nesting takes over.
High quality bird netting solutions for Reading
The feral pigeon is actually a very intelligent bird and there is a widespread lack of understanding of pigeon management that fails to understand a simple guide to bird control, and that is pressure.
We often see the incorrect bird deterrent used in the wrong area, when we look at delivering a bird control solution, we need to understand the pressure: light where birds are just resting, medium where they will roost for long periods and heavy where they are nesting.
We often see bird spikes, which are a light pressure solution deployed in areas of high pressure which is totally unsuitable for their use, the result of using spikes in this area means that the pigeon problem is not being managed successfully and will get worse. How intelligent are these birds? They will bring in twigs and other debris and drop this material into the open crown of the spikes quickly building up a firm base for a new nest.
Where there weren’t nesting sites, with the incorrect introduction of spikes we have created more opportunities.
Our view is that bird netting is the best way to prevent birds from nesting on your property because of the total exclusion offered from the netting, a correctly fitted net has no percentage of failure and so offers the ultimate solution.
Why are the pigeons nesting on my property?
Pigeons are incredibly social, and they will seek out other pigeons to associate with, their day is spent resting, preening and feeding and this will be done as a group or a flock as it’s called.
These flock sizes can range from a small number of birds to many tens of pigeons and this creates the problem.
Another factor is that pigeons are a large bird and need overhead cover to keep the wind and rain off their nest, which will be in use all year long so protection from the elements is important.
Any roof projection or space under roof mounted machinery and even a large ledge near a protected corner will do as a nest site, and when you have these structures on a building you’ve got all the right conditions to house an entire flock of pigeons.
The feral pigeon is extremely successful in almost every urban environment and Reading has a mix of old buildings with a high level of architectural features alongside modern high-rise developments with balconies that offer an ideal nesting space.
Why are pigeons nesting on my property?
Pigeons are incredibly social, and they will seek out other pigeons to associate with, their day is spent resting, preening and feeding and this will be done as a group or a flock as it’s called. These flock sizes can range from a small number of birds to many tens of pigeons and this creates the problem.
Another factor is that pigeons are a large bird and need overhead cover to keep the wind and rain off their nest, which will be in use all year long so protection from the elements is important.
Any roof projection or space under roof mounted machinery and even a large ledge near a protected corner will do as a nest site, and when you have these structures on a building you’ve got all the right conditions to house an entire flock of pigeons.
The feral pigeon is extremely successful in almost every urban environment and Reading has a mix of old buildings with a high level of architectural features alongside modern high-rise developments with balconies that offer an ideal nesting space.
Where can bird nets be erected?
We can install a bird net just about anywhere, we have a wide range of perimeter fixings available to us that enable the creation of a metal wire frame which the net is attached to and this frame can take on any shape.
Free standing supports are another option that can provide a frame to cover areas like air conditioning plant of commercial rooftops, but usually we see a high demand for nets on certain features like the open face of domestic balconies.
Once on a balcony the pigeons take over, defecating all over the base of the balcony and making a mess.
Other common uses for nets are when we fit them to the undersides of loading bays where the birds will roost on the steel roof supports, here they defecate onto vehicles and the floor below creating a hazardous working environment for staff.
Different colours of netting are available: black, clear and stone, and we can cover the entire face of a building, preventing the birds from sitting on decorative features and window ledges.
This is particularly useful on older buildings where pigeon guano causes a great deal of damage to the building fabric and bird spiking has failed.
Can pigeons damage a building?
The biggest issue with pigeons is the amount and type of waste material that they produce, each adult bird deposits around a kilogram of guano each month and this blocks gutters leading to all sorts of issues with damp and even the collapse of the system.
Another problem with all this guano is that it is highly acidic; pigeon poo has as much acid as a lemon and so this waste matter is effectively eating away at the structure all the time.
This acid leeches out minerals from stone and concrete causing the surfaces to become powdery and porous, paintwork and metal corrodes and any woodwork soon rots under the damp mass.
Having a flock of pigeons on your building is going to lead to maintenance costs and these will rise the longer the birds are in residence.
Damage is one thing, pigeon guano is extremely toxic and contains some harmful bacteria, viruses and fungus.
A bird net professionally installed from Maidenhead Pest Control will last for ten years and we guarantee all our installations as long as the net isn’t cut by contractors. To avoid problems when contractors cut through the net, we build in access into the void with the use of zips and create ‘doors’ to allow entry, this is particularly useful when covering roof top machinery.
Have you got a problem with pigeons? We can help.
When installed, these nets will go on working, keeping pigeons off your building, day after day for many years and we have over 19 years’ experience in general pest control and providing bird control services throughout Berkshire and parts of West London, our technicians are fully trained, and they hold IPAF qualifications to hire and use hydraulic access equipment for safe access to difficult to reach areas.
If you want a no obligation quote for pigeon control in Reading, throughout Berkshire and right across the South East then get in touch with us. Our site surveys are free, and we can talk you through the problem and the correct solution.
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