Benefits of falconry pest control

Nuisance birds such as pigeons and seagulls are a persistent challenge for schools and businesses alike. Noisy disruptions, property damage and hygiene risks caused by these birds can quickly turn into a costly and time-consuming issue.

One of the most effective and humane solutions to this is falconry pest control, a natural method that uses trained birds of prey to deter unwanted birds from your site. This is where Landscape Services can help.

Different sites may experience different types of disruption, but the most common issues that can be remedied with falconry services are:

• Hygiene concerns: Bird droppings can hold harmful bacteria and diseases, posing health risks to staff, students and visitors. Droppings can also contaminate outdoor equipment, walkways and rooftops, increasing overall maintenance costs.
• Health concerns: Dried out dropping can break down into dust, posing the threat of breathing issues, particularly to those with weakened immune systems.
• Noise & disturbance: Congregating birds can cause disruptions and distractions, sometimes even displaying aggressive behaviours during nesting season.
• Property damage: High salt and ammonia content found in bird droppings is corrosive enough to cause permanent damages to property over time.
• Reputation: Some people may perceive excessive bird activity as poor site standards, or even eyesores; specifically in areas of high traffic, such as entrances and walkways, bird presence can negatively impact perceptions and reputation.

Many traditional bird control methods, such as spikes and nets, can be effective in the short-term but often lose impact after nuisance birds adapt to them. These methods can also be visually intrusive, costly to install and maintain, or unsuitable for environments with lots of visitors.

This is another reason as to why falconry pest solutions are so effective. We opt to fly our birds at different times each visit, as to not give nuisance birds the chance to expect them, and create a long-lasting deterrent – particularly for sites than value appearance, safety and environmental responsibility.

Falconry pest control is one of the most natural and humane ways to manage unwanted birds. Instead of harming wildlife or the environment, it works by introducing natural predators (trained birds of prey) to encourage nuisance birds to disperse and avoid returning to the area.

If nuisance birds are causing disruption at your site, falconry pest control offers an efficient and humane solution. Landscape Services can provide expert advice and solutions to suit your site’s needs.

Spotted any nuisance birds on your site lately? Or any other pest problems? Get in touch with our team to discuss how we can help.