Frequently Asked Questions
Pest Bird Control generally involves some form of proofing and also the sterilisation and removal of fouling. The main reasons for bird control are:
- To prevent the spread of disease: Birds can spread diseases, which affect man and other animals. They are capable of transmitting food poisoning organisms; either by direct contact between food and their contaminated bodies or by faecal deposits.
- To prevent wastage of food: Considerable financial loss is incurred by pest infestations in food and packaging materials. The presence of insects, droppings or bird feathers in food results in loss of production, recall of contaminated foods and the destruction of large quantities of food. Furthermore, birds eat food in fields, warehouses, commercial and domestic premises causing loss and contamination.
- To prevent damage: Their droppings not only foul any objects that they fall on but also harbour many insects, which can contaminate or spoil nearby goods. In addition, the acidic nature of pigeon droppings means it has the potential to cause irreparable damage to buildings.
- To comply with the law: Relevant legislation includes; The Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995, The Food Safety Act 1990, The Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949, Health and Safety At Work Act 1974, etc.
Bird control services fall into four main groups: Anti-perching devices spikes and wires, Anti-entry devices netting, Scaring devices and Approved Culling Methods. Microbee sees culling as the last resort and actively promotes habitat manipulation measures to discourage pest birds.
