Bird & Pigeon Control Edinburgh

Birds, especially gulls and pigeons, can cause damage to homes and business premises. From excessive noise and large amounts of droppings to aesthetic issues and property damage, they can cause many problems.

Bird droppings can damage stonework, cause unpleasant smells, and eat through paint and metal pipes. All of these can be costly to fix, so an effective bird control plan in Edinburgh is a wise investment.

Exclusion programs for buildings are designed to deter pigeons, starlings, sparrows and gulls. These species are responsible for the defacing of facades, rooftops, equipment, and floors. Infestation of these birds can also become a serious health hazard.

Anglo Scottish Pest Control supplies, installs and maintains a range of effective, unobtrusive and humane pigeon deterrent systems in Edinburgh, designed to safeguard buildings and working environments in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Scottish Borders.

Bird netting, anti-perch devices, bird-wire systems, deterrent sound systems and even Robotic scarers are some of our innovative working ideas. Knowledge comes from our 30 years experience and when it comes to Bird Control we rise to the challenge. We have experience working on all types of buildings and for a wide range of clients such as:

• Churches
• Heritage buildings
• Housing Associations
• Local Authorities
• Railways
• Retail/Leisure

Planning

Planning a bird job is the most critical step in eliminating a pest bird problem. Care must be taken to conduct proper studies of the environment to ensure the proper methods are prescribed. An analysis of the building materials and surfaces involved must be conducted to confirm the viability of the methods to be employed.

Anglo Scottish’s bird control specialists spend enough time onsite and analysing the information we obtain from site visits to specify the right course of action. We consider our customers’ needs for aesthetics, functionality, accessibility, and budgeting prior to presenting our recommendations.

Historic & Heritage Buildings

Anglo Scottish’s Pest Control Edinburgh service provides the proper care and attention to detail needed to perform work on Historic Buildings.

Our technicians have extensive experience in minimising the impact of our bird deterrent systems on buildings. We have worked closely with preservationists from English Heritage and many other organisations to implement guaranteed and effective bird control measures without compromising the visual aesthetics of historic buildings. We highly recommend implementing a bird deterrent system as part of restoration work on historic buildings. It is during that period that a building can benefit most from the investment of bird control. Rather than repeatedly cleaning, a bird deterrent system can save money in the long run.

Ray Stockdale, English Heritage

“We have engaged the services of Anglo Scottish Pest Control on several period and historic properties. They install less invasive systems which meets out strict criteria for Heritage Buildings We have always found them to be professional, competitive and courteous in all respects of their business.”

Bird Control Window Issues

Birds congregating outside a window deter the occupant from opening their windows. Piles of droppings carry a malodorous smell. At the infamous Holyrood Parliament Building, birds have been roosting and nesting near the building’s air handling equipment. The MSPs have covered the ducts in their offices with plastic and taped them off to prevent bird droppings from migrating into their offices. They refuse to open windows. Pest birds harbour many fleas, ticks, mites, and parasitic organisms, which migrate into buildings and bite people. Even as processes are used to remove the bird population from a site, these ectoparasites must be addressed, as they will look for new hosts to feed on.

Aesthetics

Aesthetics are a concern on many levels. Besides the general unsightliness bird droppings create, their presence is a reflection of corporate image. Architects contrive brilliant designs for buildings at great expense to building owners and developers. It is not the intent of either owner or architect to create habitats for pest birds. The aesthetics of the building are directly related to property value. The ability to lease space in a building may be related to the appearance of the building’s exterior.

Property & Facility Management

Property owners and facility managers are increasingly concerned about bird problems. Our bird control experts can help! Our specialists focus on aesthetically pleasing methods of exclusion that allow for a synergy between architectural design and the bird exclusion system. We can eliminate potential bird problems before they become a headache. Our experts will integrate preventative measures into specifications for new construction and restoration projects that do not compromise aesthetics. Working together we can accomplish more than alone!

Damage

Bird droppings cause significant damage to building materials if left to settle. The uric acid in bird faeces eats through paint on surfaces and metal pipes. When stonework gets covered in bird droppings, the uric acid in those droppings will eat the finish of the stone exposing the porous inside. Water can then seep in which, during the freeze – thaw process of the winter can cause that irreplaceable stone to crack. There is significant risk associated with bird droppings piling up on building rooftops. Bird debris can clog up drains causing the roof to hold water weight it was not designed to. If not properly drained, water on rooftops often leaks into buildings.

• Peace of mind – our thorough approach to planning ensures the right bird control solution.
• Save money – our bird deterrents can save you money on having to keep cleaning areas affected by bird droppings.
• Choice – we have a number of different bird deterrents which can be tailored to your building and specific requirements.

Whatever your bird problem, please get in touch to find out more about how we can help you.  For urgent issues, we aim to respond within 24 hours.