Bird Deterrents
The urban environment is home to a wide range of animal species; one of the most common and much-maligned is the Rock Dove (Columba livia), or to give it its more familiar name, the Pigeon. Managing their presence is why bird control London services have become so essential for property owners.
With an estimated 1.5 million pigeons roosting across the capital, the obvious, messy signs of their presence can be found splattered over the city’s buildings. Pigeons deposit a total of 18,000 tonnes* of guano across London’s façades each year. Beyond the aesthetic impact, this acidic accumulation harbours disease and causes physical damage to the façade and structural masonry.
The key to minimising the damage caused by pigeons is to decrease the perching and nesting sites across your building. By using bird deterrents such as wires, spikes and gels, activity in key areas where birds congregate can be managed and significantly reduced. This preventative approach notably lessens further unwanted debris found on and around your property.
HYGIENE CLEANING PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
Prior to the application of these deterrents, the experienced team at Styles Façade Solutions® (formerly Thomann-Hanry®) will systematically remove all guano from the site. Wearing appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), our specialists treat the waste with a powerful biocide to kill or denature any protozoa, bacteria, and viruses. This reduces the risk of zoonotic pathogens transmitting disease to individuals in the immediate vicinity.
As this material is classified as hazardous waste, it cannot be disposed of via standard means (such as skips or local refuse sites). Instead, Styles Façade Solutions® uses a licensed waste disposal scheme to legally and discreetly manage the removal and destruction of all waste matter.
INSPECTION, REPAIR AND INSTALLATION
Once the area has been professionally cleaned, the site is inspected for any underlying damage. If there is significant structural damage, we can repair and restore the façade to its original condition prior to the integration of any bird deterrents. One of the key reasons these systems fail is incorrect attachment to the façade; this can also cause unintended damage to the masonry to which they are attached.
By understanding your needs and requirements, we will correctly deploy the most effective bird deterrent solution for your building. This is conducted using MEWPs (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms), ensuring work is carried out without the need for expensive, time-consuming, and unsightly scaffolding.
SCAFFOLD-FREE INSTALLATION
The use of MEWPs allows for greater flexibility; our bird control London team can schedule work in the evenings and on weekends to ensure your business won't be inconvenienced throughout the installation phase.
*Each pigeon produces an average of 12kg of solid waste per year.
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