Pigeons. We always see them on the top of tall buildings or wandering around in the city centre. Whilst they may seem fairly harmless, they can be an extreme pest. Not only can they ruin the aesthetics of a building with their fouling, but they can also be dangerous as this fouling often carries diseases such as Ornithosis (a viral disease that is similar to "flu") and Salmonella bacteria.In addition to this, a pigeon's faeces also contains uric acids which are highly corrosive meaning that they can seriously deface and damage any structures over a period of time. The chances of contracting a transmitted disease are high if pigeon proofing is not carried out.Pigeons in great numbers can be a real pest, particularly in urban areas.

They have no problem with building their nests onto man-made structures as they are completely comfortable with the busy life in towns or cities. Their nests often carry mites and insects which can wander to other parts of a building. The building itself can often be contaminated with pest problems because of this.They can sometimes cause drains and gutters to block which often leads to flooding. Any debris that they leave behind is often caught by the wind and collates in these areas, eventually causing a blockage.It is therefore essential to carry out some pigeon proofing on the area that is most affected. This simply forces them to look for a new nesting spot by preventing them from returning to their home site; this is often done in an entirely humane manner. A bird net is made from extremely durable material that will withstand all weathers. This is an entirely effective method as it creates a barrier between the pigeon and its homing spot.

Another method of effective pigeon proofing is by utilising fine metal spike that run along window ledges, chimneys, signs etc. As pigeons like to rest on flat edges, they are immediately put off from utilising any area that has these metal spikes. Whilst these are used primarily for pigeons in an urban area, they can also help to deter other nuisance birds such as crows and gulls.Utilising sprung wires is another form of pigeon proofing. This is more commonly used on window ledges where a number of stainless steel wires are placed across the surface of the ledge in order to keep it protected. Pigeons are prevented from landing on the ledge by wires that are attached to a spring which is set at a precise tension.

These are often deemed to be the best method of pigeon proofing as whilst they are effective, they are also barely noticeable so they will not ruin the aesthetics of a building.Your pigeon problem will be successfully resolved by utilising these methods as they are effective and humane. If you are unsure on which method you should use on your problem, there are professional pest control companies which will attend your premises and provide you with the best advice and product to resolve your problem. Their professional experts will also install the product for you, so you can rest assured that the matter is being dealt with thoroughly.