How to Get Rid of Pest Birds

Problems Caused by Pest Birds

There are two main reasons why certain species of birds become a problem: the damage they cause and the health and safety risk they present.

Property Damage

Bird faeces spoil building surfaces, windows, roofs, footpaths, etc. It can be difficult to clean them because bird droppings don’t dissolve easily in water. The uric acid in their droppings make them corrosive to vehicles, machinery and buildings. In addition, the build-up of faeces can obstruct gutters and pipes, and damage roofs.

Birds also nest anywhere, especially in areas close to human activity including in and around homes and buildings. The areas where pest control might be needed include loft installations, air conditioning units, solar panels, gutters, ledges, and more.

If you have a vegetable garden or fruit trees, you may encounter issues if they become invaded by pest birds. Instead of bugs and insects, these birds feed on soft fruits and vegetables, detaching seeds, ripping leaves and spoiling more than they can eat.

Health and Safety Risks

Bird droppings can spread different kinds of diseases such as gastroenteritis, encephalitis, and more. Livestock feed, soil and food supplies are also at risk of contamination. Additionally, the buildup of droppings can make footpaths and fire escapes dangerous for people.

Pest birds and their nests carry certain mites, ticks and insects such as bed bugs, red poultry mites, pigeon ticks and spider beetles. In addition, their debris and droppings are magnets for pests such as rats, cockroaches and flies.