Bird control
Bird control
Understand nesting, fouling and proofing options for homes and businesses.
Clear, proportionate guidance—without alarmist claims.
How to recognise the signs
Bird issues may involve fouling, blocked gutters, noise, nesting material or repeated roosting on roofs and ledges. Species, nesting status and location determine lawful options.
What to do now
Keep people away from heavy fouling, avoid disturbing active nests, record the species if possible and obtain specialist advice for access, cleaning or proofing.
What not to do
Do not remove active nests without confirming the law, use indiscriminate traps or poisons, or clean substantial dry fouling without suitable controls.
Prevention and proofing
Maintain waste areas, repair appropriate building gaps outside nesting periods and use professionally designed netting, spikes or other humane deterrents where suitable.
What professional help may involve
A bird-control specialist should assess species, legal protections, access and welfare before cleaning, exclusion or proofing.
Before contacting a provider
- Record where and when activity occurs.
- Take clear photographs without disturbing contamination or nests.
- Note previous treatment and access restrictions.
- Ask what inspection, treatment, follow-up and proofing are included.
Frequently asked questions
Can any bird nest be removed?
No. Wild birds, nests and eggs receive legal protection, with limited exceptions. Obtain current specialist advice.
Are spikes harmful to birds?
Correctly selected and installed proofing is intended to deter landing, but poor installation can create welfare and maintenance problems.
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