How to Stop Pigeons Nesting on Commercial Buildings

How to Stop Pigeons Nesting on Commercial Buildings

Pigeons nesting on commercial buildings can quickly become more than an inconvenience. Droppings, nesting material, blocked gutters and repeated pigeon activity can create hygiene, maintenance and operational problems for businesses.

Warehouses, industrial units, factories, agricultural buildings and large commercial premises can provide pigeons with ideal places to shelter, roost and nest.

If pigeons keep returning to the same building, simply removing old nesting material is unlikely to solve the problem. The important thing is understanding why pigeons are using the site, how they are gaining access and what can be done to prevent them returning.

Bawcro provides professional pigeon pest control across Yorkshire for commercial premises, farms, estates and other large sites experiencing persistent pigeon problems.

Why Do Pigeons Nest on Commercial Buildings?

Commercial and industrial buildings can provide numerous sheltered areas where pigeons can remain relatively undisturbed.

Common nesting and roosting locations include:

• Roof ledges
• Guttering
• Canopies
• Loading bays
• Roof voids
• Plant areas
• Warehouse roofs
• Beams and internal structures
• Openings around cladding and roofing
• Agricultural buildings and grain stores

Once pigeons find a suitable location, they can return repeatedly and numbers can increase if the site continues to provide shelter and an accessible food source.

For businesses dealing with ongoing pest activity, our wider Commercial Pest Control in Yorkshire service covers pest management across commercial and industrial environments.

Commercial Pigeon Nest Removal in Yorkshire

Pigeon nests can cause problems when they are located around working areas, machinery, storage facilities, drainage systems or areas accessed by staff and customers.

However, pigeon nest removal isn’t simply a case of removing a nest as soon as it is discovered.

Wild birds, their eggs and active nests are protected by law. Before any work takes place, the situation should be properly assessed to establish whether a nest is active and what control measures can legally and safely be carried out.

Bawcro provides commercial pigeon nest assessment and pigeon control in Yorkshire. We assess the location, level of pigeon activity and wider site before recommending an appropriate approach.

Where the underlying problem is birds repeatedly accessing the same areas, our Pest Proofing Services can also help prevent future access and nesting.

Why Removing a Pigeon Nest May Not Solve the Problem

Even where nesting material can legally be removed, that doesn’t necessarily stop pigeons returning.

If the building continues to provide suitable shelter and access, pigeons may simply begin nesting again in the same location or move to another part of the site.

Effective commercial pigeon control therefore looks beyond the individual nest.

We consider:

• Where pigeons are nesting
• Where they are roosting
• How they are accessing the building
• Available food sources
• Other suitable nesting areas around the site
• The number of pigeons present
• Whether proofing or deterrents are appropriate

This allows us to address the reason pigeons are using the property rather than repeatedly dealing with the same problem.

How Can You Stop Pigeons Nesting on Commercial Buildings?

The most appropriate approach will depend on the building and how pigeons are using it.

Pigeon Proofing

Pigeon proofing can prevent birds accessing established nesting and roosting locations.

Depending on the site, this may include pigeon netting, spikes, mesh, access prevention or other physical measures.

Proofing needs to be appropriate to the building and installed with an understanding of pigeon behaviour. Poorly planned proofing can simply move the birds from one area to another.

Find out more about our specialist Pest Proofing Services in Yorkshire.

Blocking Access Points

Warehouses, factories and agricultural buildings can provide pigeons with access through damaged cladding, roof openings, gaps and other entry points.

Identifying how pigeons are getting inside is an important part of controlling the problem.

Where appropriate, access points can then be addressed to help prevent birds returning.

Proofing can also form part of a wider commercial pest control programme where businesses require ongoing pest prevention rather than treatment of an individual problem.

Managing Food Sources

Accessible food can encourage pigeons to remain around commercial and agricultural sites.

Food waste, poorly managed waste areas, grain and animal feed can all contribute to pigeon activity.

This is particularly important on agricultural sites where stored grain and animal feed can provide pigeons with a readily available food source.

Our Agricultural Pest Control in Yorkshire services are specifically designed around farms, estates and rural businesses.

Pigeons Nesting in Warehouses and Industrial Buildings

Warehouses and industrial buildings can provide pigeons with large sheltered areas where they can roost and nest.

Once birds gain access, droppings, feathers and nesting material can contaminate storage and working areas.

Pigeons may also establish themselves around roof structures, beams, loading areas and machinery where access for cleaning and maintenance can be difficult.

Where pigeons are only one part of a wider pest-management requirement, Bawcro provides ongoing Commercial Pest Control for businesses across Yorkshire.

Preventing birds and other pests gaining access to vulnerable areas can also be supported through our dedicated Pest Proofing service.

Pigeons Nesting in Farm Buildings and Grain Stores

Agricultural buildings can be particularly attractive to pigeons because they combine shelter with potential access to grain and animal feed.

Pigeons entering barns, livestock buildings and grain stores can leave droppings, feathers and nesting material around operational and storage areas.

Preventing access and reducing available food sources can be particularly important within these environments.

Bawcro provides specialist Agricultural Pest Control for farms and rural businesses throughout Yorkshire.

Where pigeon activity is affecting stored grain or grain storage facilities, our Grain Store Management service provides specialist pest management for agricultural storage environments.

Pigeon management can then form part of a wider strategy for protecting buildings, stored products and the day-to-day operation of the farm.

What Problems Can Pigeon Droppings Cause?

Where pigeons repeatedly roost and nest around commercial buildings, droppings can quickly accumulate.

This can lead to:

• Contaminated working and storage areas
• Slippery walkways and access routes
• Blocked gutters and drainage
• Additional cleaning requirements
• Contamination around grain and animal feed
• Damage and staining to buildings

Cleaning the affected area without dealing with the pigeons responsible is unlikely to provide a long-term solution.

Our Pigeon Pest Control in Yorkshire service looks at the underlying activity alongside appropriate proofing, deterrent and population management options.

What If There Are Large Numbers of Pigeons?

On some commercial, agricultural and estate sites, an individual nest can be part of a much larger pigeon problem.

Proofing one small area may not be enough if significant numbers of pigeons are feeding, roosting and nesting across the wider site.

In these situations, Bawcro can assess the overall pigeon population and consider the most appropriate combination of proofing, deterrents, habitat management and population control where lawful and appropriate.

This is particularly important on larger sites where moving pigeons from one building may simply result in them establishing themselves elsewhere.

You can find more information about the different control methods we use on our main Pigeon Pest Control in Yorkshire page.

Pigeon Control for Estates and Large Sites

Estates and large commercial sites can present a different challenge because pigeon activity may be spread across several buildings and areas.

Rather than treating each location independently, assessing pigeon activity across the wider site can help identify where birds are feeding, nesting and roosting.

Bawcro works with commercial sites, agricultural businesses, estates, racecourses and sporting venues where a broader approach to pigeon control may be required.

Where access prevention forms part of the solution, we can also incorporate appropriate pest proofing.

Commercial Pigeon Control Across Yorkshire

Bawcro provides professional pigeon control for businesses, farms, estates and commercial premises throughout Yorkshire.

We work with customers across West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and the wider Yorkshire region to manage pigeon problems around buildings and operational sites.

Our approach isn’t based on one standard pigeon control method. We assess the building, pigeon activity and surrounding environment before recommending the most appropriate solution.

Businesses requiring ongoing pest management can find out more about our Commercial Pest Control in Yorkshire, while farms and rural businesses can visit our Agricultural Pest Control service.

Need Help With Pigeons Nesting on Your Commercial Property?

If pigeons are nesting on or inside your commercial building, warehouse, farm building or estate, Bawcro can assess the problem and advise on the appropriate next steps.

Rather than repeatedly dealing with nesting material, we look at why pigeons are using the site and what can be done to manage the problem long term.

Find out more about our Pigeon Pest Control in Yorkshire or contact Bawcro to discuss commercial pigeon control across Yorkshire.