Birds are a welcome part of life in Gloucestershire, until they start roosting on your roof, nesting in your chimney or fouling your shop front. Pigeons and gulls in the wrong place bring mess, noise, damage and health risks. Gloucester Pest Controllers provides humane, legal and long-lasting bird control for homes, shops, offices, warehouses, schools, churches and public buildings across Gloucestershire.
Feral pigeons are found throughout Gloucester, especially around the city centre, the docks, railway bridges and industrial areas, and they breed all year round. Herring gulls and lesser black-backed gulls nest on many rooftops and can become noisy and aggressive in the nesting season. Starlings, jackdaws and sparrows can also cause problems by nesting in roof spaces, vents and chimneys.
All wild birds, their nests and eggs are protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Active nests with eggs or chicks must not be disturbed, except in limited circumstances allowed by licence. That’s why our approach focuses on humane proofing and deterrents that stop birds landing, roosting and nesting, rather than harming them. We time work carefully around the nesting season where needed and always stay within the rules.
Every building is different, so we start with a site survey to assess the bird species, numbers, problem areas and any active nests. You’ll then receive a clear written quote with our recommended solution. Our main proofing systems include:
Before installation, we can safely clear droppings, nests and debris using the right protective equipment, then disinfect the area.
We solve bird problems humanely and leave your building clean and protected.
We help shops, offices, warehouses, factories, schools, churches, car parks and housing associations across Gloucestershire deal with pigeons and gulls. For larger sites we can inspect and maintain proofing systems on a schedule, so they keep working year after year.
Bird proofing only works if it’s the right system, fitted properly in the right places. A badly fitted net sags and traps birds, and spikes in the wrong spot simply move pigeons along the ledge. Our technicians survey every building carefully, explain the options and recommend the solution that suits the species, the structure and your budget, not just the most expensive one.
We use quality materials designed to last outdoors for many years, and we’re fully insured for working at height. For listed and historic buildings, common across Gloucester and Cheltenham, we can recommend low-visibility systems such as post and wire that protect the stonework without spoiling its appearance. We also understand the law around nesting birds and always plan work so that it stays within it.
Every installation is finished neatly, with fixings chosen to suit brick, stone, render or metal, and we’ll show you photographs of the completed work. Once your proofing is in place, we can return for inspections and maintenance, so your building stays protected year after year.
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