Bird Control Newcastle
Newcastle is a busy city with a growing pest bird problem. If you are experiencing bird problems, contact our Clark Pest Control Newcastle team today.
Feral pigeons roost across the city centre, gulls nest on rooftops throughout Newcastle upon Tyne, and bird infestations on both commercial and domestic properties are becoming more common every year.
Clark Pest Control provide professional bird control in Newcastle upon Tyne and across the North East of England. Our local pest control team are based in Newcastle and respond the same day, so if you’re dealing with a bird infestation or pest problem, you don’t have to wait.
Effective bird control solutions
There’s no single solution that works for every bird problem. The right approach depends on the species, the building, and whether you need to stop roosting, nesting, or both.
Here’s some of the services we provide:Â
- Bird nettingÂ
- Bird spikesÂ
- Bird wire systemsÂ
- Bird proofingÂ
- And more
Bird Netting
Bird netting is the most effective method for excluding birds from a defined area entirely.
We install UV-stabilised netting on stainless steel wire frameworks, creating a barrier that prevents birds from accessing loading bays, warehouse rafters, courtyards, and canopies.
Netting is the preferred solution for commercial properties throughout Newcastle where birds are getting inside or where food hygiene standards must be maintained.
Bird spikes
Stainless steel bird spikes prevent pigeons and gulls from landing on ledges, sills, parapets, and signage. They’re a humane bird deterrent that makes surfaces unusable as a perch without harming the birds.
Bird spikes are discreet, durable, and one of the most cost-effective control measures for buildings where the problem is concentrated on specific features.
Bird wire systems
Post and wire (pin and wire) uses tensioned stainless steel wire strung between thin posts to deter birds from landing. Bird wire systems are virtually invisible and work well on historic buildings, listed properties, and any structure where aesthetics matter.
Other bird deterrent installation
For sites where physical proofing isn’t practical across the whole area, we install acoustic deterrents, visual scaring devices, and other bird deterrent measures. These work best alongside netting or spikes as part of a wider pest management programme.
And for buildings that are concerned with installing bird wire or bird spikes, we can offer bird gel which is close to invisible from the ground level.Â
Bird removal in Newcastle
Where a bird infestation has grown too large for deterrents alone, we carry out professional bird removal using trapping, falconry, and licensed nest removal. All bird removal in Newcastle is carried out humanely, within the law, and by trained pest control technicians.
Bird proofing and guano removal
Before any bird proofing work begins, we clear all existing nesting material, droppings, and guano. Pigeon guano is a biohazard and must be handled safely. We dispose of all waste in line with regulations and clean the area before installing proofing.
For properties that need solar panel proofing, our experienced bird control professionals can handle that too.Â
Contact Clark Pest Control Today
At Clark Pest Control, our Pest Control Newcastle service provides effective bird control and bird proofing measures. We provide bird netting, bird wire systems, guano removal, and proofing.Â
For more information call us today on 0191 917 9400.
Why pest birds are a problem in Newcastle
Newcastle’s mix of older buildings, flat-roofed commercial properties, busy food outlets, and riverside locations makes it an ideal habitat for pest birds.
The city centre in particular provides easy access to food sources, warm roosting sites, and sheltered nesting spots.
Once pest birds establish themselves on a property, the problems escalate quickly.
Bird droppings
Bird droppings are acidic and cause corrosion to stonework, metalwork, and roof surfaces.
Pigeon droppings accumulate fast and create a genuine risk to public health, carrying diseases including psittacosis, salmonella, and histoplasmosis.
Damage from nesting materials
Nesting material blocks gutters, drains, and ventilation systems, leading to water damage and, in some cases, fire risk.
Bird infestations also attract secondary pests. Fleas, mites, and beetles breed in bird nests, and a rat or mouse infestation in the same loft space or roof void is more common than people think.
Threat to commercial properties
For businesses in Newcastle, a visible bird problem affects how customers perceive the premises.
Environmental health officers and Newcastle City Council can issue improvement notices for properties where bird fouling creates a health and safety hazard.
Which pest bird species cause the most problems?
Our commercial and domestic customers in Newcastle most frequently face bird control issues involving the following species:
- Feral pigeons (Columba livia)
- Gulls (Laridae)
- Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris)
- House Sparrows (Passer domesticus)
- Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)
- Crows (Corvidae)
Feral pigeons
Feral pigeons are the most common pest bird throughout Newcastle upon Tyne. They roost on ledges, signage, window sills, and under solar panels, and a single pair can produce up to six broods a year.
Pigeon droppings are the biggest source of health complaints and property damage from pest birds in the city.
A single pigeon produces around 12kg of droppings annually. Across a colony, that adds up to a serious build-up that corrodes building surfaces, creates slip hazards, and carries airborne disease when dry droppings break into dust particles.
Gulls
Gulls are no longer just a coastal problem. Herring gulls and lesser black-backed gulls nest on flat roofs and chimney stacks across Newcastle, attracted by easy food sources and warm rooftop nesting sites.
During breeding season (late May to early June), gulls become aggressive, noisy, and territorial. They’ll swoop at anyone who approaches their nest. Gull droppings cause more damage per bird than pigeon droppings, and their nesting material can block drainage systems on flat roofs.
All gull species are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, so removal requires the correct licence. Our pest control experts know the legislation and will advise you on the control measures available.
Other pest bird problems
We also provide bird control solutions for starlings, crows, Canada geese, and other pest bird species found around Newcastle and the North East of England.
Many bird species can become a nuisance when they roost or nest in large numbers on a property.
Contact Clark Pest Control
Clark Pest Control are members of the British Pest Control Association (BPCA). Our pest control technicians are fully trained in humane bird control, pest management, and integrated pest management techniques.
We’re a local pest control company based in Newcastle. When you contact us, you speak to our Newcastle pest control team know understand our service.
Our experienced pest control professionals know the area, know the buildings, and know which pest solutions work best across Newcastle and the North East.
We also deal with every other kind of pest.
From rat or mouse infestations to insect problems, our pest controllers handle it all. If our technicians discover a secondary pest issue during a bird control visit, they can deal with it on the same call out.
Contact us today on 0191 917 9400 for a free survey, quote, and advice from our friendly Newcastle team. Same-day response available.