In addition, they can cause potential health issues as their fouling also carries various diseases such as Salmonella bacteria and Ornithosis, which is a viral disease similar to “flu”.

Other pest control problems can also be caused by pigeons as their nests often contain various insects and mites which can migrate from the nest to other parts of a building.

For these reasons, it is important to practice pigeon pest control on any affected areas. There are plenty of pest control firms in London that provide a number of humane ways of pigeon proofing. These include installing netting, fine metal spikes or sprung wires onto the affected area. All of these methods force pigeons to look elsewhere for a landing spot, by preventing them from landing on the area in question.

Most pest control businesses in London will first need to visit the area in question in order to ascertain the level of the pest problem and conclude which method of pigeon pest control would be better suited to resolve the issue.

The origin of a feral pigeon is a domestic pigeon that has returned to the wild. The Rock dove is the ancestor of domestic pigeons and these birds build their homes on sea-cliffs and mountains. Because of this, feral pigeons are often found perching on the ledge of a tall building. They are completely comfortable with the busy comings and goings of everyday life and will happily build their nests in even the busiest of areas. It is for this reason that attempting to shoo a pigeon away will not resolve the problem. Appropriate pigeon proofing methods must be put into place. Without these, this issue will persist and possibly even grow as feral pigeons can breed throughout the year if their food source is readily available.

A good pest control firm in London will eradicate your pigeon problem in a humane manner. Some also offer a service whereby they will completely clean and remove any pigeon fowling that has defaced the area in question.

Terminex provide professional pest control services in the London and Hertfordshire area. They provide a number of methods to deter pigeons which are both thorough and humane. Contact them today to resolve your pigeon problem.

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