Professional Pigeon Control Services
Pigeons can quickly become a serious problem when they begin roosting or nesting on buildings. From warehouses and factories to farms, grain stores, estates and sporting venues, large numbers of pigeons can cause damage, contaminate areas with droppings and create ongoing hygiene problems.
Bawcro Pest Control provides professional pigeon control and pigeon pest control across Yorkshire, helping businesses, farms and property owners manage pigeon problems safely and effectively.
Our approach is based on understanding why pigeons are using the site in the first place before recommending the most appropriate control, deterrent or proofing solution.
Professional Pigeon Control Across Yorkshire
Pigeons are highly adaptable and once they find somewhere that provides shelter, food or suitable nesting areas they can be extremely persistent.
Common problem areas include:
- Roof spaces and roof voids
- Warehouses and industrial units
- Loading bays and canopies
- Agricultural buildings
- Grain stores
- Barns and livestock buildings
- Commercial properties
- Town and city centre buildings
- Estates and large properties
- Racecourses and sporting venues
- Solar panels
- Building ledges and guttering
Simply removing pigeons does not necessarily solve the problem. If the conditions that attracted them remain unchanged, pigeons may return or new birds may take their place.
That’s why effective pigeon control often requires a combination of management, proofing and prevention. Our Pest Proofing Services can help prevent pests from gaining access to vulnerable areas of buildings.
Understanding Pigeons in the UK
Feral Pigeons
Feral pigeons are commonly found around towns, commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial sites. Buildings can provide ideal alternatives to the cliffs and rocky ledges their ancestors naturally used for roosting and nesting.
Roof spaces, ledges, canopies, loading bays and other sheltered areas can quickly become established roosting or nesting locations.
Once pigeons become established, droppings, feathers and nesting material can accumulate around the property and the birds may repeatedly return to the same locations.
Wood Pigeons
Wood pigeons are particularly common in rural and agricultural environments and can become a significant problem where large numbers have access to crops, grain or animal feed.
Farms can provide an ideal combination of food and shelter, with barns, grain stores, livestock buildings and other agricultural structures offering suitable places to roost.
Large numbers of wood pigeons can also cause damage to agricultural crops.
The most appropriate pigeon control method will depend on the species, location and nature of the problem. Bawcro assesses each site before recommending an appropriate approach.
Pigeon Nest Removal
Pigeons regularly build nests in sheltered areas around buildings including roof spaces, gutters, ledges, warehouses, barns and agricultural buildings.
A pigeon nest can also be accompanied by large amounts of nesting material, feathers and droppings.
Where appropriate and legally permitted, our team can assess pigeon nesting activity and advise on the most suitable course of action.
Birds, nests and eggs are protected by UK wildlife legislation so pigeon nest removal must always be considered carefully and carried out lawfully.
If pigeons keep returning to the same area, we can also investigate pest proofing measures designed to prevent future nesting.
Pigeon Proofing & Deterrents
Long-term pigeon control is often about preventing birds from accessing the areas they use for roosting and nesting.
Depending on the building and level of activity, pigeon proofing may include:
- Bird netting
- Bird spikes
- Physical barriers
- Access point proofing
- Building modifications
- Specialist deterrent systems
Every property is different so we assess the site before recommending a solution.
The aim is not simply to move the problem somewhere else on the same building. We look at how pigeons are using the whole site and identify the areas most likely to require protection.
Find out more about our Pest Proofing Services in Yorkshire.
Pigeon Control for Farms & Agricultural Buildings
Pigeons can cause significant problems on farms where buildings provide shelter and stored grain or animal feed provides an easily accessible food source.
Common areas affected include:
- Grain stores
- Feed stores
- Livestock buildings
- Barns
- Machinery sheds
- Agricultural warehouses
- Roof spaces
Pigeon droppings can contaminate surfaces, machinery, stored materials and areas where food or animal feed is handled.
Bawcro works with farms and rural businesses throughout Yorkshire providing practical pigeon management alongside our Farm Pest Control and wider Agricultural Pest Control Services.
Where stored grain is involved, pigeon activity can also form part of a wider pest management issue involving rodents, insects and other pests. Our Grain Storage Pest Control and Management service provides wider protection for stored grain and grain storage facilities.
Commercial Pigeon Control
Warehouses, factories and commercial buildings can provide ideal pigeon roosting locations.
Loading bays, roof structures, canopies, ledges and plant areas can all become established roosting points.
Droppings around entrances, walkways and operational areas can create an unpleasant environment for employees, visitors and customers and may also create additional cleaning and maintenance requirements.
We provide commercial pigeon control across Yorkshire for warehouses, factories and other business premises, with solutions designed around the building and how the site operates.
Businesses requiring wider ongoing pest management can also find out more about our Commercial Pest Control in Yorkshire.
Pigeon Control for Estates, Racecourses & Sporting Venues
Large estates and sporting venues can present particularly challenging pigeon problems because of the size and complexity of the buildings involved.
Racecourses, stadiums, stands, hospitality areas, storage buildings and maintenance facilities can all provide sheltered areas for pigeons to roost.
Bawcro can assess pigeon activity across larger sites and develop practical management and proofing measures designed around the property.
Our discreet approach is particularly suited to venues where appearance, visitor experience and ongoing operations need to be considered.
Bawcro has experience managing feral pigeon problems at racecourses and other large sites across Yorkshire. You can see examples of our work in our Pest Control Case Studies.
Are Pigeon Droppings Dangerous?
Large accumulations of pigeon droppings should not simply be treated as an appearance issue.
Droppings can contaminate surfaces and create hygiene concerns. When dried material is disturbed, dust and other airborne particles may also be released.
Heavy deposits can additionally make walkways slippery and damage some building materials over time.
Where significant contamination has occurred, professional assessment and cleaning may be appropriate.
Find out more in our guide to whether pigeon droppings are dangerous.
Why Do Pigeons Keep Coming Back?
Pigeons are creatures of habit.
Once they identify a reliable source of food, shelter or somewhere suitable to nest, they may continue returning to the same building.
Common reasons include:
- Easy access to roof spaces
- Sheltered ledges
- Damaged building fabric
- Accessible grain or animal feed
- Food waste
- Established nesting sites
- Nearby feeding opportunities
Successful pigeon control therefore needs to address the reason the birds are using the property rather than simply dealing with the birds that are present at that moment.
Pigeon Pest Control Throughout Yorkshire
Bawcro provides professional pigeon control across Yorkshire including West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and East Yorkshire.
We support farms, businesses, industrial sites, estates, property managers and sporting venues with pigeon control, proofing and ongoing pest management.
You can also explore our full range of Pest Control Services Across Yorkshire.
If pigeons are nesting, roosting or causing problems on your property, contact Bawcro Pest Control to arrange an assessment.
Need Help With Pigeons?
Contact Bawcro Pest Control to discuss pigeon control, pigeon proofing or pigeon nest removal anywhere across Yorkshire. Call 0113 403 5504.
