Bird prevention in Ireland

There are 2 reasons why a pigeon or seagull has picked to move onto your house. Initially these birds might have recognized that some of the high points on your own home are very close to, or directly overlooking, their regular food source. Subsequently, they could have gone to decide that flatter ledges, frequently lower…

If you live near the sea, you’ll know the problems seagulls can cause. Especially if a well-meaning neighbour leaves bread out for them! And traditional pigeon spikes will not work when to comes to seagulls as they have longer legs. So you will need a specially designed prevention spike just for gulls with longer spikes….

Throughout the last few decades , a huge number of pigeons and seagulls have been slaughtered. Land owners and local councils go to incredible effort and cost to attempt to take out these birds from our towns and urban communities. In spite of this broad program, the number of pigeons and seagulls on the streets…

Before any method of pigeon or seagull proofing is installed, the area must be cleaned and prepared. Preparation is key prior to setting out on your cleaning challenge. Wherever pigeons or seagulls have been perching or roosting, they inevitably leave behind a mess of nesting materials, sticks, feathers and the dreaded piles of pigeon poop….

The pigeon is the most common wild bird found in our cities and towns. Loved and hated in equal measure, the feral pigeon has thrived in our urban areas where our buildings mimic the cliff faces pigeons historically roosted on. The humble pigeon originated in Europe, North Africa and Asia, although it can now be…

If you have problems with birds, you have a number of suggested options to get rid of them. Black plastic bags: some people take bin liners and stuff them in crevices to potentially scare the birds away. Problem? Do they work? Do they look nice? Do the birds get used to them? Possibly, no, and…