Bird control is a general term for the removal and/or prevention of feral birds, usually from buildings or other unwanted locations. The type of method undertaken will vary depending on the specific bird or the location of the device.

Before removing any birds from a site it is important to understand the latest UK regulations as all birds by law are protected. Some birds such as pigeons have specific general licences that are available for their control if they fall within specific categories such as health and safety. These regulations often change and the latest update can be found here.

Prevention of birds before they establish is always the recommended and best approach. In the UK we have several products that are suitable for prevention of birds including netting and bird spikes.

When suitable the installation of physical barriers such as netting or mesh is the recommended solution to stop birds and they can be used in a wide range of scenarios including when birds are nesting. Other products such as spikes and post-wire systems act as a device to prevent birds from landing but may not be suitable for where birds are nesting.