Bird Pest Control: Gulls & Pigeons

Birds may seem harmless, but certain species — particularly gulls and pigeons — can become serious pests, causing property damage, health hazards, and ongoing disruption to homes and commercial buildings.

At Bite Back Pest Control, we specialise in ethical, effective bird deterrent solutions that protect your property without harming the birds.

Gull Control

Species Overview:
Gulls are highly intelligent, adaptable birds commonly found near coastal areas, lakes, and rivers. Ireland, as an island nation, is especially vulnerable to gull-related issues.

Notable Traits:

  • Gulls can drink saltwater and freshwater, thanks to salt-filtering glands above their nostrils.

  • They are agile both in the air and on land, and are known to drop shells from height to crack them open.

  • Gulls are scavengers that feed on fish, garbage, insects, and even small mammals.

Lifecycle:

  • Gulls take 3–4 years to reach breeding maturity.

  • Average lifespan: up to 20 years.

Habits & Hazards:

  • Common around hospitals, rooftops, air conditioning units, and other large buildings.

  • Droppings cause structural damage due to high uric acid content.

  • Potential to spread bacteria and parasites.

  • Pose a serious risk to low-flying aircraft when nesting near airports or harbours.

Solution – Bird Proofing Systems:
Once nesting season ends, we can install:

  • Bird netting

  • Sprung wire systems

  • Spikes

  • UV bird deterrent gel

  • Access-point sealing

Pigeon Control

Species Overview:
Feral pigeons thrive in towns and cities due to abundant food and shelter. Known for nesting on rooftops, in eaves, air conditioning units, and building ledges, they are often dubbed “rats with wings.”

Lifecycle:

  • Lifespan in the wild: 5–7 years, though some live up to 10 years.

  • Pigeons breed year-round, making infestations persistent.

Habits & Hazards:

  • Rely heavily on human environments for food and shelter.

  • Nest on window sills, bridges, signage, attics, and more.

  • Known to carry fleas and mites, along with droppings that can damage property and spread illness.

Solution – Effective, Discreet Deterrents:
Our pigeon control services include:

  • Anti-roosting netting

  • Spikes and sprung wires

  • Bird Free optical gel – invisible to humans but appears as fire to pigeons under UV light

  • Customised bird management plans for residential, commercial, and industrial properties

Bird Problem? We Can Help.