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Pigeon Pest Control in London

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Pigeon Pest Control in London

Pigeon Pest Control & Proofing

Pigeons feed almost exclusively on seeds and grains and reducing pigeon populations in the long term can be achieved by restricting food supply, which in turn involves legislation and litter control. This was carried out in Trafalgar Square by Shield Pest Control where feeding times were restricted (under Ken Livingston’s time as Mayor) when numbers reduced from 4,000 to around 200.

The main problems caused by pigeons are connected with the aesthetics and damage caused to buildings by their droppings, that includes damage to masonry and their nests blocking gutter and drains. It is estimated that pigeon droppings caused £140,000 worth of damage to Nelson’s column in Trafalgar Square alone.

Pigeons as a pest and their control

The control of pigeons and all other wild birds in the UK is legislated by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), courtesy of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Chapter 69). The Act deals with all matters relating to the management of wildlife, the provision of licences and wildlife conservation.

Whatever your feelings towards pigeons they can certainly be a nuisance as described above. Prevention is always better than cure so there are a number of ways in which pigeons can be deterred.

Bird proofing your building with anti-nesting spikes, chimney pot covers, netting and discouraging birds by using our environmentally friendly bird proofing gel – see our bird proofing page under the Pest Control Services tab. Other pigeon pest control includes having a nest removal service.

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Why Choose Us?

Outstanding Reputation

We are proud to have a long-standing reputation for providing the best possible service and solution for all pest problems. This includes Rodent pest control, Bird proofing, Flying and Crawling Insects, Pharaoh’s Ants and other more exotic pests. (See Pest Control Services)

Efficient Solutions

All of our team of Pest Control technicians are trained to the highest standards. Our team very experienced and have been security cleared for Government buildings, Royal Households and other high profile and ‘sensitive’ buildings.

Safety Conscious

As employers we ensure all our employees comply with the Health & Safety Act 1974, The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999 (COSHH), and the Food and Environment protection Act 1985 (FEPA). Of utmost importance for our pest control is the was the Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986, which benefits users to comply with instructions in the statutory box, to achieve secure and efficient pest control solutions.

Happy Customers

To really find out more about Shield Pest Control, who we are and how we work, you can ask any of our satisfied clients about us. Please get in touch on 0800 954 8098 and find out for yourself what we can do for you.

Our Case Studies

Lock & Co.

Shield Pest Control are delighted to be working with fellow Royal Warrant Holder Lock & Co.

The World’s largest data centres

Shield Pest Control is proud to be a supplier of pest control services within one of the World’s largest and most critical business data centres.

Financial services headquarters

The provision of pest control services at the regional headquarters of one of the world’s largest financial services firms.

Social Housing Association

Pest control services across one of the UK’s largest and most diverse housing association estates.

Sodexo Queens Hospital

Shield Pest Control have recently completed a significant piece of bird control work with their partners Sodexo at the Queens Hospital in Romford.

Image Office Cleaning

Shield Pest Control work for a number of prestigious cleaning companies across the UK providing services on their behalf, one such company is Image Office Cleaning.

Davy’s Wine Bar

Shield Pest Control has a long and established track record of working with a number of prestigious wine and food venues across London, one such chain is Davy’s Wine Bars.

Kantar UK Limited

Since 2009 Shield have enjoyed a long-standing business partnership with Kantar, delivering a wide selection of pest control treatments and consulting across their UK sites.

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What Our Clients Are Saying

Testimonials

"I am delighted to announce that Shield Pest Control have been selected as the Best Practice Representative for the Parliamentary Review."

Managing Director

Shield Pest Control

"We are pleased that Shield Pest Control are one of our preferred suppliers for pest control and related proofing services for many years. Shield are a top partner who combine outstanding capabilities and service, with impressive technical and environmental accreditations. I would be happy to recommend Shield Pest Control to any business which values bespoke customer focus and long term partnership relationships."

Melissa Reid

Quantity Surveyor, Vinci

"We have been working with Shield Pest Control as our preferred supplier for more than twenty years. Our experience has always been that Shield are first and foremost reliable, on time and have a comprehensive range of discreet solutions to match both our own and customer requirements. I would have no hesitation in recommending the team at Shield to any business where results and customer discretion are a prerequisite."

Adriann Stannard, Director

Davy’s Wine Bar

"I’m pleased to commend the services of Shield Pest Control for both reliability and quality of service. Shield have provided pest control services to Sykes for several decades and are one of our trusted partners. They come highly recommended. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you require any further details."

Chris Foot

Sykes & Son Ltd

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