Pigeons – The Problem – The Solution
Pigeon Roosting on a Shop Sign
PreventaPest was asked to inspect pigeon activity around a shop sign in Cardiff. The birds were repeatedly using the upper edge of the sign as a roost, allowing fouling to build up on the frontage below. Although the affected area was small, its position made the problem highly visible to customers and passers-by.
What the inspection found
The pattern of fouling and the regular use of the same ledge showed that the sign offered a convenient resting place. Our pest control recommendation addressed both the contamination already present and the feature that allowed pigeons to continue landing there.
Bird fouling should be cleaned using suitable precautions rather than brushed or disturbed when dry. The condition of the sign and surrounding surface also needs to be considered before cleaning products or access equipment are selected.
Preventing pigeons from returning
For this type of narrow ledge, correctly specified bird spikes can make the landing area unavailable without trapping the birds. Any system must be appropriate for the width and construction of the surface and installed so that it does not simply move the birds to an adjacent ledge.
Other buildings may need a different solution, such as netting, access restriction, waste management or changes to nearby food sources. PreventaPest assesses the individual site before recommending bird pest control.
Request a bird-control survey
If pigeons are roosting on signage, roofs or building ledges, contact PreventaPest to arrange an assessment in Cardiff or elsewhere in South Wales.
Related PreventaPest service: If you need help with an active problem, see our professional pest control service.
