Not whom to contact about a bird issue?
We are Liverpool Pest Control Co., a BPCA accredited bird control specialist proudly serving Chorley and Merseyside!
Our professionals install bird deterrent systems that permanently keep pest birds clear of your premises, without causing them any harm.
All project begins with a complimentary site survey, and you’ll receive a fixed quote before any installation work commences!
For fast and effective bird control, contact Liverpool Pest Control Co. today.
Why pest birds cause problems in Chorley
Property damage and corrosion
Avian droppings carry a strong acid content.
On a even roof, a significant accumulation of common pigeon or gull droppings can deteriorate roofing membranes within a one season, result in corrosion to metal flashings, and block drainage systems if no action is taken.
Clogged guttering progressively leads to water damage at the eaves and finally damp within the building fabric.
Solar panels pose a specific and significant aspect.
Pigeons settle beneath the panels looking for warmth and shelter, and their droppings reduce panel efficiency, speed up corrosion on mounting hardware, and invalidate manufacturer warranties if accumulation goes unchecked.
It is a problem we encounter on commercial roofs around Merseyside.
Health and safety risks
Problem birds harbour bacteria that can be spread to humans via their droppings and feathers. Diseases such as Salmonella, E. coli, and Psittacosis (also referred to as Ornithosis) are commonly associated with bird guano and nesting material.
For food businesses, accommodation, and healthcare premises in Chorley, bird activity near a kitchen, loading bay, or external storage area has the potential to result in a poor hygiene inspection or, in especially serious circumstances, a product recall.
The danger does not stop there with dry droppings: when guano dries out it transforms into a fine dust that can easily be inhaled, especially during cleaning if the affected area has not been adequately treated beforehand.
A bat droppings clearance and disinfection treatment should always take place before any prevention installation where droppings have built up over a length of time.
Noise and disruption
Gulls are noisy birds, most energetic during the early morning hours throughout nesting season. Established gull colonies produce continuous noise levels that regularly draw complaints from nearby residents, hotels, and businesses.
Herring gulls turn aggressive when protecting eggs and chicks, with confirmed incidents of gulls attacking staff and customers near food outlets throughout Chorley.
Bird droppings and nesting sites similarly attract secondary pest infestations.
Cockroaches, fleas and mites are frequently attracted to the warmth and organic matter that a bird colony generates. A guano clearing and disinfection visit is usually needed prior to any deterrent installation is carried out, in order to prevent addressing one infestation whilst another grows below it.
Common pest bird species in Chorley
Feral pigeon control
Feral pigeons remain the most persistent pest bird found within city environments across the United Kingdom.
A sole breeding pair is able to producing multiple broods during the span of a year, and once a colony has settled upon a roosting or nesting site, the draw of that location only grows stronger over time as droppings, nesting material and pheromones continue to draw ever greater numbers of birds back to the very same spot season after season.
Our bird control work typically integrates exclusion methods such as netting or spikes on ledges and parapets with a guano removal and disinfection programme to break that cycle.
Fresh birds will frequently come back to a area regardless of what repellents are installed, provided the existing material has not been fully removed first.
Gull control
The 2 most abundant gull species observed in Chorley are the herring gull (Larus argentatus) and the lesser black-backed gull (Larus fuscus).
Both species roost on horizontal roofs across Chorley and are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Official deterrents include habitat adjustment and physical exclusion systems, as long as the work is undertaken by an accredited contractor functioning within the pertinent licence framework.
We offer specialist gull control services that include nest and egg management under the appropriate general licence, where circumstances necessitate such intervention.
Any bird nest removal that exceeds standard deterrent measures requires a specific licence to move forward lawfully, and our operations remain firmly within that legal framework at all times. The consequences of getting this wrong are significant, bringing both legal exposure and reputational damage, which is precisely why choosing an accredited contractor is especially crucial here compared to most other pest types.
Starlings and magpies
Starling murmurations above Chorley are a usual view from fall to early spring.
When these birds choose a building to rest in rather than passing over, the quantity of faeces they leave can be considerable within a very short time.
Starling droppings have the same eroding, acidic qualities as those of pigeons and require equally quick action to address them.
Magpies create a variety of specific issues.
Wasps usually establish themselves in inconvenient locations, being fiercely territorial by nature, and they have the capability to drive out other wildlife from both home and business properties.
Both species type can be managed using specialised deterrent and exclusion methods designed particularly to the property in question!
Our bird control services in Chorley
The best technique is determined by the building in question, the specific varieties present, and whether the avian are settling, nesting, or merely employing the property as a roosting spot.
Most tasks depend on two or three methods utilised together rather than one single deterrent, because pest birds will rapidly discover weaknesses in any protection that isn’t entirely comprehensive.
Bird netting
Bird netting delivers the widest level of protection of any exclusion solution we fit.
We install netting across wide open spaces such as rooftops, undercrofts, balconies, loading bays and courtyard voids, securing it with stainless steel cable systems tightened directly to the building fabric.
Mesh size is chosen according to the kind in question, with more delicate gauges suited to sparrows and starlings and larger apertures appropriate for pigeons and gulls.
A expertly fitted netting system, when receiving periodic checks, will consistently endure for a decade or considerably longer.
For business properties featuring substantial roof or void spaces, the initial installation cost is generally recovered within a few seasons when measured against the ongoing cost of repeated guano removal visits. It stops birds from being able to access the covered area altogether.
Bird spikes
Bird spikes are the ideal solution for ledges, parapets, signage, and any narrow surface where birds settle but do not nest. We install stainless steel spikes as our standard offering, attached using either UV stable glue or screws depending on the substrate concerned.
Bird spikes do not cause any damage to birds whatsoever. They simply make the surface an unpleasant place to land upon, prompting the birds to seek an alternative roosting location.
For prominent facades or heritage buildings where visual restraint is of the utmost importance, polycarbonate spikes present an superb solution. Being transparent in nature, they are considerably less conspicuous when seen from street level.
Bird wire
Fine stainless steel wires are tensioned between small pillars to form a barrier upon which birds are unable to perch with any stability.
Bird wire is an excellent choice for broad ledges, stone sills and heritage structures where spikes would be visually obvious or where a discreet fixing method is required to meet planning or conservation guidelines. Barely visible from ground level, it is very effective against larger birds!
Solar panel bird proofing
Pigeons roosting under rooftop solar panels is one of the most regular commercial requests we receive across Merseyside.
The snug space under solar panels is exactly the kind of spot pigeons favour, and once a pair has moved in the situation spirals fast! We install fine mesh wire skirting around the entire perimeter of the array, fixed securely to the panel frame, closing off all access without limiting airflow or affecting your panel warranty.
We also take away existing guano and nesting material from beneath the panels during the installation appointment!
Falconry
Falconry functions as an successful scaring method over large open sites where installation is just not practical, including car parks, distribution centres, stadium surrounds and industrial estates. The introduction of a trained bird of prey establishes a predator territory that pest birds slowly learn to avoid through a structured programme of regular visits.
Arranged programmes deliver improved results than individual sessions, and we can organise regular visits for sites with consistent bird pressure through the entire year.
Commercial and domestic bird control in Chorley
Commercial
On the business side, we serve hospitality businesses, hotels, warehouses, car parks, office buildings, and industrial premises throughout Merseyside.
Commercial bird control regularly covers larger surface areas and more complicated installation requirements, and we are well versed in working alongside functioning businesses to keep disruption to an absolute minimum.
For food handling establishments, controlling bird activity is a compliance issue as much as a property one. We provide documentation of all work completed for environmental health purposes. This is a routine requirement for larger businesses and multi-site operators.
Domestic
For dwellings, the calls we receive most frequently relate to pigeons building nests in loft spaces or beneath eaves, gulls creating nests on flat rooftops, and birds finding their way beneath solar panels on family homes.
Domestic jobs are typically more smaller in scale and speedier to complete!
Every task is performed by BPCA-accredited technicians, using a humane and fixed-price methodology, with a complimentary survey conducted before any commitment is made.
How it works
Call us or reach out online! You can call us on 0151 459 5444 or simply fill in our online form and we will call you promptly. We will ask you a handful of short questions about the species involved, the property type, and how long the issue has been occurring.
One of our qualified technicians will visit your property at no cost to undertake a thorough survey, examining the situation and discovering any roosting and access points before advising on the most suitable combination of deterrents. This service is absolutely free of charge and comes with absolutely no obligation to move forward.
We give a documented quotation for the suggested installation at a fixed price, with zero additional charges incurred upon the day of fitting.
Our specialists carry out the installation at a moment suitable to you. Commercial work can often be scheduled outside business hours where access allows.
As a follow up, we offer advice on any ongoing maintenance or monitoring needed, and stay on hand should the problem return or new pressure begins to emerge in a adjacent area.
Why choose Liverpool Pest Control Co.
BPCA accreditation
All of our bird control technicians possess certification from the British Pest Control Association (BPCA).
Our BPCA accreditation ensures that our staff are trained to current industry standards, fully understand their responsibilities under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, and work within an established framework of professional conduct. For our commercial clients, this accreditation is frequently a prerequisite for supplier approval, and written confirmation of our accreditation status is available upon request.
18 years of experience in Chorley and Merseyside
We have been resolving bird control challenges throughout Chorley for more than 18 years.
That proficiency results in speedier and more accurate identification of matters.
We have experienced comparable challenges on like building types with adequate frequency to identify swiftly what will prove effective and what will not.
Humane methods and legal compliance
Wild birds are protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, and that governs everything we do.
We only employ techniques that do not cause harm unless operating under a official licence that explicitly permits such activity, and all licence usage is fully recorded. Every standard installation, encompassing netting, spikes and wire systems, is entirely harmless to birds and causes absolutely no injury whatsoever.
Clients can rest confident that our work will remain fully compliant and mindful of those residing nearby.
Bird control Chorley: your questions answered
How much does bird control cost in Chorley?
The cost we give is calculated by the type identified, the type of the property, and the treatment method deemed most appropriate. We will always offer a fixed cost following the complimentary site survey, making sure you have complete clarity on your financial commitment before any work begins.
Do you offer emergency call-outs?
Yes. Our 24/7 emergency helpline responds to immediate cases where bird activity presents an instant health or safety risk. For pre-arranged deterrent installations, we can typically organise a survey within a short time and book the work around your business hours.
Get your free bird control survey in Chorley
If avian creatures are creating trouble on your premises in Chorley or Merseyside, arranging a free survey is absolutely the best place to start!
We will detail explicitly what the process involves, what the associated costs will be, and how promptly we are able to finalise it.
Feel free to call us on 0151 459 5444 at any hour, as our emergency helpline is available 24/7, or send us an email at office@liverpoolpestcontrolco.co.uk.
There is definitely no obligation attached to the survey, and the fixed quote we supply following it ensures there are no hidden costs on installation day.
You can request a survey online via our contact forms and we will return your call at the earliest opportunity.
