As the breeding season for birds such as gulls, jackdaws, crows, and pigeons approaches, it’s important to prepare for potential problems they can cause. While birds are a cherished part of our natural environment, they can create serious issues for buildings, storage facilities, and commercial sites. Whether it’s nests causing damage to your equipment, health hazards from droppings, or disruptive noise, early action is key. Now is the perfect time to act—once the breeding season begins, it’s illegal to remove nests or disturb the birds.
Why take action early?
From early spring, many birds start nesting in places that can disrupt your operations, such as warehouse roofs, ventilation systems, and installations like solar panels and air conditioning units. Once birds have settled in, removing nests becomes a legal and logistical challenge, no matter how inconvenient their presence may be. Ignoring the problem can lead to lasting damage to your property or installations, resulting in costly repairs. By taking preventative steps now, you can avoid these risks and protect your assets.
Effective bird deterrence solutions
The best way to tackle bird nuisance is by preventing it altogether. Installing bird deterrents such as spikes, netting, wire systems, or electronic deterrents makes your building or site far less appealing to nesting birds.
At EWS Group, we specialise in bespoke bird deterrence solutions tailored to your specific needs. Our expert team ensures that the measures are not only effective but also visually unobtrusive and environmentally sustainable. We operate in full compliance with wildlife protection laws, which prohibit installing deterrents during the breeding season. Typically, this season runs between 15 March and 15 July, though it varies by species. With extensive knowledge of bird behaviour and breeding patterns, EWS Fauna management is here to help you with the right approach at the right time.
The impact of bird nuisance
Failing to address bird issues can have far-reaching consequences, including:
- Health risks: bird droppings contain harmful bacteria and fungi, posing a risk to public health;
- Property damage: nests and droppings can cause blockages, leaks, and corrosion to buildings and equipment;
- Operational disruption: : in industrial settings, birds can interfere with machinery and disrupt production lines.
Professional bird management can help mitigate these risks effectively.
How EWS Fauna management can assist
Onze diensten op het gebied van fauna management zijn ontworpen om u volledig te ontzorgen. Wij inspecteren de locatie, brengen de risicogebieden in kaart, en bieden oplossingen die specifiek zijn afgestemd op uw behoeften. Naast fysieke wering geven we ook advies over gedragsbeïnvloeding en het gebruik van moderne technologieën om vogels op afstand te houden.
Don’t delay – Act before the breeding season
The period leading up to the breeding season is your best opportunity to implement measures that will keep your property and operations free from bird nuisance. Once the breeding season is underway, legal restrictions make it much harder to intervene. While we’re happy to assist during the breeding season by planning future measures, action now allows you to enjoy a bird-free environment without delay.
Take pro-active steps to protect your property today. Contact EWS Group for expert bird management solutions.
