Professional Pigeon Control Services in the UK

Pigeons are one of the most common and problematic birds across urban and rural environments in the UK. Although often viewed as harmless, large pigeon populations can cause serious hygiene, structural, and health issues. At Shire Pest Solutions, we provide professional pigeon control and bird-proofing solutions to protect both residential and commercial properties.

Understanding Pigeon Behaviour

Pigeons thrive where food and shelter are available, commonly roosting on rooftops, ledges, balconies, warehouse beams, and around commercial premises. Once established, they can become a long-term nuisance, nesting in hard-to-reach areas and leaving droppings that damage surfaces and create hygiene concerns.

Why Pigeons Become a Problem

Pigeon droppings are acidic and can corrode building materials such as stone, metal, and brick. Their nesting materials can also block gutters and vents, causing water ingress, damp, and ventilation issues. In busy public areas, heavy fouling can create slip hazards and harm your business reputation.

Effective Pigeon Deterrents and Proofing

Shire Pest Solutions offers humane, effective deterrent and proofing systems tailored to your property:

• Bird netting: Prevents access to roosting and nesting areas (balconies, canopies, loading bays).
• Bird spikes: Discourages perching on ledges and beams without harming the birds.
• Spring wire systems: Creates an unstable landing surface that makes roosting uncomfortable.
• Mesh barriers: Ideal for vents, roof voids, and openings where pigeons try to nest.
• Avishock strips: Low-voltage pulses train pigeons to avoid treated areas (safe and humane).
• Optical gels / scarers: Visual and sensory deterrents for specific problem locations.

Cleaning, Hygiene and Maintenance

Where fouling is heavy, cleaning and safe waste removal is often needed alongside proofing. We can advise on best-practice hygiene steps, including protective equipment and disinfecting protocols, to reduce risk from airborne particles and contamination.

Do Pigeons Carry Diseases?

While pigeons themselves aren’t usually directly harmful, their droppings, feathers, and parasites can transmit diseases. The risk is higher where droppings accumulate and become airborne as dust, or where people regularly work around nesting sites.

Why Professional Pigeon Control Matters

Pigeon control often involves working at height and requires knowledge of wildlife regulations and safe installation practices. Professional proofing ensures the correct system is chosen, fitted properly, and maintained so you get long-lasting results without unnecessary disruption.

Professional Pigeon Control with Shire Pest Solutions

If pigeons have become a problem on your property, contact Shire Pest Solutions for expert assistance. Our technicians assess your site, identify high-activity areas, and install the most suitable proofing systems to protect your building, improve hygiene, and prevent repeat roosting.