Gulls roosting or nesting on your property is a major health and safety concern, spreading disease, acting aggressively, and generally being incredibly disruptive for all nearby.
Despite their association with the seaside, hence the nickname, not all gulls are ‘seagulls’. In fact, seagull isn’t actually a species at all, with the name used most commonly for the herring gull which is the most prominent gull species in the UK.
Gulls are incredibly common in all urban areas these days and are one of the bird species that causes the most problems in London and South-East England.
Why are nesting seagulls such a problem in London?
The problem with gulls is that they are quite a lot more intelligent than most birds, meaning they will purposely pick a spot to roost that is close to a reliable food source.
As you can probably guess, London isn’t short of suitable spots, with gulls choosing to nest on flat roofs, ledges and other nooks and crannies across the city.
Seagulls cause problems throughout the UK including:
- Damaging rooftops.
- Corroding surfaces with their toxic droppings.
- Spreading diseases via droppings, surface contamination and airborne particles.
- Acting aggressively towards passers by, especially during nesting season.
Gull Control methods
We pride ourselves on our ability to protect ANY roof or property from the threat of pest birds like gulls and pigeons whilst maintaining the highest standard of health and safety at all times.
To do this, we have an extensive range of methods we can use to control seagulls and make it impossible to land nearby.
Our most effective seagull control methods include:
Bird Spikes
Perfect for defending your windowsills, ledges, signs, and other difficult to access places, bird spikes aren’t actually sharp, but are made from a robust polypropylene that will deter gulls from trying to land nearby.
Spikes are one of the most effective ways to prevent birds from settling on your site and stop seagulls in their tracks before they become a nuisance. Our spikes are also and effective way to deterring other pest bird species such as feral pigeons.
Seagull netting
Never mind being hard to reach, the use of seagull netting makes your property impossible to reach for urban gulls.
Netting is the number one most effective seagull control London methos and we have installed it on many of the largest commercial sites in the South of England including areas of Surrey, Essex, Kent, Sussex and throughout greater London.
Seagull netting is robust, lasting upwards of 10 years in many cases and discreet, maximising natural light whilst stopping harmful UV rays reaching the ground below. There is no more effective way to proof a property against seagulls than by installing netting with London Pest Control Co.
Seagull removal in London
Before preventative control measures such as seagull spikes and nets can be installed on a rooftop, it first needs to be free from pest bird activity.
In controlled circumstances, we can provide a range of licenced services to eliminate a seagull problem from homes and businesses including trapping, nest removal, egg replacement, shooting, falconry and active audio deterrent installation.
Please note: Gulls are protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, and it is illegal to remove them without a licence or during nesting season. For this reason, you should never attempt to tackle a gull problem yourself and should always use professional bird control London services from a British Pest Control Association (BPCA) accredited company.
Seagull control services from London Pest Control Co.
When it comes to seagull control in London, no-one has more experience or knowledge than London Pest Control Co.
We fix problems for homes and businesses dealing with nesting seagulls, installing seagull deterrents that will make it impossible for these flying pests to return again in the years to come.
We have all the relevant licences and permissions to perform gull control services at height and are happy to answer any questions or concerns that you may have.
Get rid of seagulls now
If you are dealing with problems involving nuisance birds such as gulls, feral pigeons and the like in London or the home counties, get in touch with London Pest Control Co. today.
Our leading seagull control services are second to none in South-East England, with all the knowledge, skills and tools to tackle any bird control issue quickly and permanently.
We don’t just do birds either, and also provide professional rodent and incest control in London and across the UK.
Contact us today for more information about any of our gull control services in London, call us now on 020 7046 0255.
