Check your netting before winter sets in

Oct. 12, 2015 - PRLog -- Poorly maintained netting can lead to birds getting tangled up and damaging the netting further – as well as other problems such as retrieving the birds safely and the stress caused to the animals themselves.

Paul Bates, Managing Director of Cleankill Environmental Services, said: “With pigeons now breeding four or five times a year, compared to two or three times 20 years ago, their numbers are increasing dramatically. If a gap in the netting goes unnoticed and a pair of pigeons gets through and into a roof space, in a matter of months there can be hundreds of birds living there.”

Paul added: “Ideally you should choose a pest control company that offers an installation service with an inspection contract. This means that it is the pest control company’s responsibility to regularly check the netting hasn’t been damaged and make any necessary repairs.

“Bird control work is very hazardous for workers. Check that any companies you ask to quote have insurance, health and safety procedures in place and are members of the British Pest Control Association.”

Cleankill offers a specialist bird control service, from the initial survey and specification through to the final proofing solution. As registered waste carriers, Cleankill can carry out full-scale removal of bird fouling, as well as contaminated goods and furniture, from infested properties.

For further information go to www.cleankill.co.uk or call 0800 056 5477.

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