Wetherby's older town-centre buildings and later housing offer pigeons ledges and gaps in equal measure. We fit humane proofing to protect both homes and businesses.
North-east of Leeds on the River Wharfe, Wetherby has an older town core and plenty of later housing on its edges. In the centre, pigeons favour shop canopies, upper-floor ledges and the sheltered gaps above signs. Their droppings make pavements and entrances look neglected, and that matters to businesses who rely on first impressions and want to keep pavements and doorways tidy.
Homes further out have different issues: birds on conservatory roofs, loft vents and the tops of garages. With a racecourse nearby and open ground on the town's fringes, a steady supply of birds is never far away, so a physical barrier works better than hoping they will lose interest. All our methods are humane and lawful, and we quote after seeing the property.
Yes, where a building needs it. Netting can sag and wire can be dislodged in wind, so a periodic check is sensible. Commercial service contracts are available for premises that want inspections on a regular schedule.
Correctly fitted bird spikes make a surface uncomfortable to land on without trapping or harming the bird. They are a deterrent, not a trap. If a surface suits them poorly, we suggest wire or netting instead.
Pigeon Proofing across Leeds and Yorkshire · Pest control in Wetherby
One bird on a ledge is not a problem, but a settled flock is. Here is how to recognise a roost, a nesting site and a feeding habit, and what each one means for the building.
Read the advice →Pigeons rarely leave because you ask them to. They leave when a ledge, roof or sill stops being a comfortable place to land. This guide covers what works and what does not.
Read the advice →Pigeon proofing can range from a short job on a single ledge to a full scaffold project on a large building. This guide explains why, so you can judge a quote properly.
Read the advice →Pigeons are a nuisance long before they are a serious hazard, but a settled flock can cause blocked drainage, soiled entrances and hygiene concerns. Here is how to weigh the risks sensibly.
Read the advice →It is far easier to stop pigeons settling than to move a flock that has made itself at home. These are the steps that matter, in the order that tends to help most.
Read the advice →A householder can sort out a small ledge with the right materials, but larger buildings bring height, legal and hygiene issues. This guide explains where the line falls.
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A typical job begins with watching how the birds use the building, then fitting the system that fits that pattern.
Read the walk-through →Thankyou for a fantastic service, refreshing change. no more mice at my home in LeedsJohn Burton29 September 2017
I have used Pest control Leeds more than once for my business. Very please with the service and value for money compared to other companies.Sarah Pemberton29 September 2017
Every was good. No problems at allDean Newman29 September 2017
Tell us what you have seen and where, and we will come back to you. There are no call-out charges and surveys are free for homes and businesses.
