Carl Baker

Having a bird’s eye view is wonderful, especially when you are spending more time at home, however, if birds actually decide to take up residence on your balcony or terrace you will need to take action. By their nature, balconies and terraces can become a natural attraction to some birds, offering shelter from the elements – and sometimes food too. While for some homeowners feeding the birds and spotting different species close up is a source of joy, this can also attract unwanted, pest birds, particularly pigeons, to visit in larger numbers. When are birds a problem on balconies and terraces? The close proximity that balconies and terraces have to the interior of homes means that any pest birds that may be attracted to them are also closer to your home. Many people will feel uncomfortable being in close proximity to birds and their presence alone can deter people from using their balcony and even make it feel out of bounds. More problematic though are the health risks, mess a...

As the natural world wakes up from winter, spring brings an increase in activities – including for pest birds. Having spent the winter keeping warm and looking for food, spring will mark a new season of activity for many bird species. Of primary importance when it comes to bird control in the UK is that spring is the time when birds will start to lay down roots, which could cause trouble down the line. Spring signals the start of the main nesting season for most birds – and even for those that breed throughout the year spring is still the most active time. Bird Control UK Pest birds nesting in spring The problem with birds nesting is that if a pest bird species decides to nest at your property you can expect them to remain there. Once birds such as pigeons or seagulls have found a protected spot to nest in, with a nearby supply of food, they will have little reason to move – and their numbers can quickly grow. While birds nesting on your property many not a at first thought seem a majo...

As the natural world wakes up from winter, spring brings an increase in activities – including for pest birds. Having spent the winter keeping warm and looking for food, spring will mark a new season of activity for many bird species. Of primary importance when it comes to bird control in the UK is that spring is the time when birds will start to lay down roots, which could cause trouble down the line. Spring signals the start of the main nesting season for most birds – and even for those that breed throughout the year spring is still the most active time. Pest birds nesting in spring The problem with birds nesting is that if a pest bird species decides to nest at your property you can expect them to remain there. Once birds such as pigeons or seagulls have found a protected spot to nest in, with a nearby supply of food, they will have little reason to move – and their numbers can quickly grow. While birds nesting on your property many not a at first thought seem a major probl...