Wild birds, Nests and eggs are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
Breaching this legislation can result in prosecution and a hefty fine if you are found guilty.
That’s why you need a company that specialises in bird control.
Our Services
- Bird Proofing
- Bird Netting
- Cleaning and Disinfection
There are several diseases linked to birds and their droppings some of which are referenced below. Therefore, it is essential you are protecting yourself, your visitors, employees and business.
Total Pest Control have the expertise in Netting, Proofing and Disinfection to help keep your property bird free.
Diseases commonly linked with birds
- Chlamydiosis
There are two, like diseases which are both influenza type viruses.
The one most commonly found is transmitted by birds such as pigeons and is known as Ornithosis. Although more like a flu-type disease, it should be noted that fatalities can occur just as with other influenza viruses. - Psittacosis
This is the rarer more serious strain being closer to atypical pneumonia. This is also associated with birds from the parrot family. - Cryptococcosis
This is a very serious illness. It begins as a lung infection but can progress to the meninges of the brain causing Meningitis. - Campylobacter
This is brought about by the contamination of food sources usually by corvids such as magpies which have been infected by carrion. This can result in extreme forms of gastroenteritis. - Salmonellosis
This is present in upwards of 90% of feral pigeons and slightly lesser percentages in the starling. - Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis
This is more commonly known as “pigeon fancier’s lung”. It is a serious allergic state which can only be remedied by the removal of birds and associated matter. - Erysipelas
This is a serious wound infection, which may be brought about by the transmission of streptococcus pyrogenes that may enter minor wounds from the debris of birds’ environment. - Escherichia Coli (E-Coli)
This is contracted orally by ingesting food or water contaminated with a pathogenic strain shed by an infected person or animal. Recent research at Lancaster University has linked its spread to gulls.
Cleaning and Disinfection
There are several diseases linked to birds and their droppings some of which are referenced below. Therefore, it is essential you are protecting yourself, your visitors, employees and business.
As well as health, associated issues bird droppings feathers and nesting materials can also lead to structural damage. For example, droppings from gulls and pigeons contain uric acid which if left untreated will dissolve brick work and piping causing thousands of pounds of damage.
Nesting materials can also lead to blocked drainage and guttering which could mean potential water ingress to your building if not cleared. Then there are the secondary pests that can be find their way in to your building from a bird’s nest or fouling such as ticks, parasites, red mite and Bactria.
Total Pest Control can undertake extensive cleaning and disinfection programs using the latest cleaning techniques and chemicals to ensure any harmful or corrosive residue is completely removed.
Please contact us today for a free quotation.
