It is that time of the year – spring is here! Although spring brings many joys such as (slightly) warmer weather, blooming flowers, luscious greenery, and singing birds, there are some frustrations that come with the latter. Despite the beautiful sounds of tweets in the morning, there are a few bird species that are not welcomed.
Birds are fascinating creatures; however, they can truly be a nuisance when they invade your establishment. Although birds swooping down to grab your food is perhaps one of the biggest annoyances, they can actually cause damage to your property, particularly when they are left to nest and inhabit your roofs, windowsills, and chimneys.
Fortunately, with our help, you can keep them away using both humane and safe prevention methods. In this post, we will explore how to deter all winged visitors from your property, using a variety of methods and products which we stock on our website.
Why bird deterrence is important
You might be wondering how birds can possibly cause damage? When birds such as pigeons, seagulls, and crows are left to populate your space, they have little care for your property, as after all, a bird is just a bird. Below we have listed the top consequences of leaving birds to roam free on your grounds.
Acidic droppings
Firstly, their droppings contain uric acid. This acid can cause your building materials to erode over time, weakening structures such as roofing shingles. Plus, the droppings can be very damaging to human health, spreading bacteria and diseases, as well as producing foul odours if they are not cleaned up quickly.
Nesting
Any space that is not already inhabited by another animal is perfect for a bird, even if it is in your gutter! Empty gutters are popular with our eagle-eyed friends, as they are able to fill the area with debris, twigs, and leaves to form a nest. However, despite this being a nice home for your common bird, it can cause your gutters and fascias to rot as they block water from passing through. This can also lead to flooding on your premises and mould growth, which you will want to avoid.
Noise
Although many bird species are decorated in beautiful colours and produce delicate songs such as Eurasian Blue Tits and Swallows, these are not the pesky creatures you should be looking out for. Instead, the most common nuisances are squawking seagulls, crows, and your everyday pigeon, that swarm pretty much every area in the UK. Especially if your business is customer driven, you do not want these expert divers to hassle your guests, causing havoc and producing a lot of noise.
Our effective solutions
For the reasons stated above, it is important to take steps to prevent birds from invading your property. However, it is equally important to do so in a humane manner that does not harm the birds or the environment. Find below some of our most popular bird prevention products, with descriptions of how they work.
- Bird prevention spikes
Bird prevention spikes are one of the most simple and effective ways to keep birds from landing on your property. They simply act as a barrier, creating an uneven surface with limited access that makes it pretty much impossible for birds to land on. Despite them being a ‘spike’, this solution does not harm the birds, as the spikes are not sharp, and the birds are intelligent enough to not land on them.
Our bird prevention spikes are available in a variety of sizes to adhere to many surfaces, whether that be a ledge or roof. We have listed some of our top-rated products below:
Chimneys: Chimney Pot Strap Bird Spike
Gutters: Gutter Spikes For Bird Prevention – 1 Metre Pack
Pipes: Pipe Spikes for Bird Prevention – 1 Metre Pack
Roofs: Roof Ridge Bird Spikes – 1 Metre Pack
Ledges: Narrow Plastic Bird Prevention Spikes – 1 Metre Pack
- Bird Gel
Bird repellent gel is an innovative product that can be placed on everything from roofs and windowsills to outdoor furniture. This product utilises the fact that birds only see ultraviolet light and are manufactured in a yellow colour that makes the gel discs seem like flames or balls of fire, ultimately frightening them away from your property.
Our discs are non-toxic to both humans and birds, making them a perfect solution. Simply adhere the discs to the surface with a silicone adhesive and they should remain in place!
Gel discs: Bird Free Gel 15 Discs Per Box
- Spray before it’s too late!
If you have been struggling with birds for a while, then you might have a buildup of droppings on your site which will need to be removed before you install prevention spikes or gel discs. On our website, we supply the perfect product which is designed to clean and disinfect areas which are already covered in faeces.
The Germ Clear disinfectant spray can be used with a metal scraper or stiff brush to remove unwanted droppings.
By installing and using these products on your property, you can keep your premises a bird, droppings, and squawk-free zone. If you require further information about bird prevention or the products we stock, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 03330 117818 and we will be happy to help!
