Expert Gull Control Services
If you have been to any busy seaside town in recent times you will know just how much of a nuisance that gulls can be.
Unfortunately, although we may associate gulls with the sea, they are now commonplace in towns and cities across the UK and have become a major problem for property owners.
In fact, despite being known as ‘seagulls’ there are actually several different gull species that pose issues in the UK. The two most prominent of these being the herring gull and the lesser black-backed gull.
If allowed to roost, nest, and breed wherever they may wish, gulls can become a very serious concern, often acting in a very aggressive manner and scavenging food from pretty much anywhere they can find it.
Feral pigeons have always been the bird in the UK that has ventured closest to human activity in large numbers, particularly in urban settings, and therefore the subject of the majority of bird management services provided by pest control companies.
Nowadays, however, gulls are just as prevalent and at Pest Bird Solutions, one of the UK’s leading bird control companies, we deal with them on a daily basis.
Luckily, we have a huge range of management and removal options available to both domestic and commercial clients who are dealing with birds including bird netting, bird spikes, bird wire, AVISHOCK, shooting, trapping, falconry & hawking, and more.
Contact us today and take back control of your property, removing gulls and ensuring that they are never able to return.
Problems Posed by Gulls
Gulls, although many do not see them as a pest in the same way as other species such as feral pigeons, are some of the worst birds to have roosting on or close to your property.
Whilst other birds do pose a serious threat to the health and wellbeing of those nearby by spreading harmful bacteria in their droppings and damaging property with the huge quantity of acidic waste they produce on a daily basis, they are pretty docile, and will tend to keep themselves to themselves whenever possible.
Gulls on the other hand pose all the same risks, with the added trait of being both relatively smart and far more aggressive than most species.
They will not simply take any food left lying around like pigeons do, but will actively seek it out, picking and tearing their way through rubbish bins in the search for anything vaguely edible to gobble down.
A property with a gull infestation is rarely a pleasant place to visit and if you find rubbish strewn around an area covered in bird faeces, you can be pretty confident in assuming that it is gulls who are responsible.
The other major difference between gulls and other birds is their aggression. I’m sure you have seen plenty of videos of food being snatched directly from the hands of holidaymakers on the seafront in the past but direct attacks on humans are not completely unknown.
When nesting and around their young, gulls become particularly aggressive and will warn away anyone deemed to be a nearby threat in a very direct way. Unfortunately, whilst gulls have an excellent range of vision, their depth perception is poor, meaning that a human walking along on the ground 10m below a gull may be perceived as a direct threat their chicks.
They will make a huge amount of noise as a warning sign and may even swoop down towards unwary passers-by. All of this makes working, living, and visiting a gull infested property a complete nightmare.
Our Gull Control Process
Pest Bird Solutions have a huge range of options available to those dealing with gull control problems.
Gull Deterrents
Our bird control systems are designed specifically to deter birds from choosing your property during breeding season, or any other time of year for that matter.
We have short-term options such as audio and visual scaring devices that provide immediate relief by triggering the natural flight response of the culprit birds. For long term protection, we have industry leading deterrent technologies including bird netting, bird spikes, bird wire, AVISHOCK, and more that will stop gulls in their tracks and put a physical barrier between them and your property.
Our team of experts will put together a bespoke plan to deal with gulls based on the needs of your property using a combination of the very latest technologies and time honoured practices that have been delivering great results for many years.
Lethal control is always the very last resort, and deterrents and proofing measures such as seagull spikes are almost always enough to remove pest birds from urban areas during mating season.
Gull Nest Removal
Nest removal is one of the most effective ways to prevent gulls from exploding in numbers during the nesting season.
If gulls return to their nests to find them gone, they won’t quit straight away and will try to rebuild, but the more often this happens, the more their resolve will falter, and eventually they will move elsewhere.
We conduct this service on appropriate sites around 5-6 times during the nesting season. Given that gulls and other wild birds often return to the same nesting sites year after year, an entire season spend failing to build a nest means that they are unlikely to return, making the removal of nests a good short- and long-term option.
When we remove nests we will ensure that all nesting materials are cleared away. This will eradicate any living organisms that may be hiding there and could cause pest problems of their own.
All services aimed at preventing gulls breeding, such as nest removal, gull egg replacement, egg oiling, and more, should be carried out as early in the breeding season as possible for maximum effectiveness.
Never attempt gull control without a professional
ALL gull related services should only ever be carried out by a professional pest controller as the treatment of gulls is highly regulated by animal welfare legislation.
Tampering with nests yourself not only puts you at risk of being attacked but you are also likely to be breaking the law.
All our technicians here at Pest Bird Solutions have all the training, experience, and licences needed to work at heights in a safe, legal, and effective way to preserve public health and help you solve your seagull problem.
Solve your Gull Infestation Today
Living and working close to large numbers of gulls is a major health and safety problem and it is vital to prevent birds from laying more eggs on your property.
To avoid putting yourself, your loved ones, your staff, or your customers at significant risk, tackling the increasing presence of birds such as gulls and pigeons at the earliest possible stage is vital.
Pest Bird Solutions is here to help. Our BPCA accredited expert team of highly trained pest control technicians deal with vast amounts of bird control problems year round with an incredible track record of success.
We will remove all signs of birds from your site, including the birds themselves, nesting materials, and even offer a bird fouling removal service to clear away droppings.
Contact Us for Expert Bird Control Scotland Services
If you have a gull infestation on your property, Pest Bird Solutions are here to help. No matter what kind of pest you are dealing with whether it is pigeons or rodents like rats and mice, we know exactly how to handle it.
We offer services in all settings from flat roofs in town centres, to landfill sites and agricultural properties in rural settings.
With local branches across the UK, we guarantee a fast response and a bespoke service to all our customers.
For further information on the services or visual deterrents we offer contact us on 0800 808 5464 or simply fill out the contact form on our website and we will get back to you shortly.
