pigeon problem

[Earl Aelfheah]

Hi. Could anyone recommend a bird control company locally who can get rid of my pigeon problem?

[peckham_ryu]

My window cleaner does bird spike fitting and various pest control sidelines. I've personally only used him for window cleaning though, and listened to his tales of 3 foot rats stealing French lace knickers, pigeons that use fake plastic owls as mating perches, etc. (Have you seen that fake owl above the entrance to the Aylesham Centre? White with pigeon poo. Clearly they find it about as scary as a bag of chips.)

I mostly mention it as you might find that other regular pest controllers and/or window cleaners also do pigeons, in case you haven't tried those routes already. I will give you his details if you really want them, but he's not especially local and I get the feeling not looking for extra work just now so wouldn't actually be my first stop for anything outside of the window round.

[Herne Hill Guest]

The fake owl will only fool them for a while, same with CDs etc. Trick is, other than netting, spikes etc, is to alternate all the DIY remedies. They get used to ruses and finally figure them out. It all depends where they are roosting.

[lucyfrances]

Hi I used Mark and Colin from K & O Pest control (featuring also on Deadliest Pests Downunder) for some unwelcome pigeons who'd entered the loft - provided cheerful and very effective service at reasonable cost also with very nice reassuring phone support to arrange the service. The business is a family affair and against the odds both guys seemed to love their jobs!! Tel 0208 778 1557

[Herne Hill Guest]

The endless gratitude that they get must be really rewarding.

They got rid of a rat for my friend and she was ecstatic.