Birds tend to be more of an issue in the warmer months. There are many solutions available to help deter nuisance birds and prevent them from settling in urban areas. One of the most popular methods of preventing gulls and pigeons from using your building is to use netting, which keeps birds away from ledges, roof areas and other common nesting spots.
Another successful and natural way to deal with nuisance birds is hawking. Hawking deters birds from nesting in a specific area thanks to the presence of trained birds of prey. These raptors are natural predators of pigeons and gulls but are taught to scare away problem birds, not to hunt them. Their regular
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presence reduces the number of nests by encouraging nuisance birds to move to other areas where they will be less disruptive.
EDUCATING EMPLOYEES Employees play an important part too, as they provide an army of eyes and ears to spot early signs of unwanted pests, allowing facilities managers to take swift action. It’s important that employees are able to identify characteristics and tell- tale signs of common pests such as rodents, including dark, pellet-shaped droppings and scratch marks around skirting boards. Good housekeeping also plays an important role. Simple things like ensuring food waste is
properly sealed and stored, and keeping any refuse on site in closed bins, can make a big difference.
IF IN DOUBT, CALL
IN THE EXPERTS Better understanding and implementation of prevention methods will undoubtedly save businesses time and money when dealing with pest infestations. However, if you’re unsure about how to identify or remedy an infestation, get in touch with your local pest experts, who are fully up-to- date on best practice and the latest changes to pest control legislation.
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