How to Find a Specialist Bird Pest Control Company in Your Area

When you think of pests it’s probably things like rats, mice and bugs like ants that first come to mind, but birds can be a terrible nuisance too. They can damage homes and buildings by nesting in the eaves and roof spaces, or even getting into the attic; some are known to attack people.

Their droppings can corrode car paintwork or anything metal, and of course they also carry various diseases, including salmonella and E.Coli in their waste. This can all be very damaging to an areas well being so it’s important that you find a company that can deal with problem promptly and effectively.

To help you find such a company we’ve outlined a few tips below.

Go Local

Seagulls, starlings, and sparrows are the most common nuisance birds, and some favor particular areas of the country. Using a local bird pest control business means they are familiar with the birds you need help with and will be better equipped to deal with them. They should also be aware of any rules and laws concerning bird nuisance and subsequent control.

Independents or big names?

In most areas, you will have the choice between contacting an independent business or working with a national (or global) bird pest control company. (Bear in mind that some businesses which seem to be huge national operations are actually more about connecting customers to qualified pest controllers close by.)

There are advantages to going with a smaller/fully independent business. These include being able to read reviews from various sources online which are specifically about them, rather than reviews concerning one of many operators working in a large company, or indeed a freelancer.

Unless they are named so you know who is good and possibly who is not so great.

Methods may matter

There are various ways a bird pest control company can approach the problem birds you have. If you have any particular preferences it’s best to ask around for a company who can prove expertise in that particular method.

For example, dealing with seagulls may involve exclusion – using wire, nets, mesh, spikes and acoustic devices to stop them accessing nesting areas, or modifying their perch habits and behavior. Repellents on typical roosting surfaces can help too, as can traps which catch birds safely so they can be released elsewhere.

Falconry is another good method which some small specialist companies offer. As falcons are the natural enemy of gulls and starlings they are a great deterrent and have a long-term effect. Trained falcons don’t attack but the pest birds don’t know that! If you are interested in hiring a talented falcon handler use a search engine to find anyone who provides this service in your area.

Final Words

Ideally, you can get a couple of personal recommendations for affordable, reliable and competent pest bird controllers, whether from people you know or by asking for recommendations on local social media pages. But however, you find them it’s worth checking the methods a company uses and the experience they have had of dealing with similar problems in the past.

For more information on dealing with bird control problems, or any pest control problems, head on over to www.malumltd.co.uk.