Bird Netting

Why is bird netting needed?

Pests such as seagulls and pigeons pose a significant threat to both domestic and commercial properties.

Installing bird netting will help prevent these issues from arising and let you go back to focussing on your business or enjoying your garden.

Just some of the reasons you don’t want these birds around include:

Birds carry diseases

Pest birds carry a range of air-borne and food-borne diseases which can be harmful to humans. Pigeons alone carry over 100 pathogens including Salmonella and E. coli.

Birds can be aggressive

We’ve all seen the funny videos of people having ice-creams or chips snatched out of their hands on a seaside day out, but this experience can be extremely frightening if it happens to you or your customers.

Gulls have even been known to attack people for no obvious reason and become especially aggressive during the mating season.

Bird droppings are dangerous

Having birds constantly fouling on your property does not only ruin the building’s aesthetic, but also poses serious health risks and can be extremely expensive.

Most reported cases of a pest bird transferring diseases to humans come from contact with bird faeces, and constant build up of droppings can make floors slippery and unsafe. If a customer were to slip on such a surface, you could face legal consequences.

Bird droppings are also extremely toxic and over time they will erode stonework and even metal which can result in expensive property repairs.

Benefits of Bird Netting

There are many benefits to installing bird netting on your property.

These include:

Bird Exclusion

The main reason for getting good quality bird netting fitted is that these pests will no longer be able to access the areas of your property where you don’t want them.

Not only this, but it will do so in a humane way without harming or killing any birds, which is against the law.

If installed properly, bird nets or fruit cages won’t trap any birds inside either which is why it is essential to hire a professional company such as Clark Pest Control to install them.

Light

When netting is installed correctly it won’t reduce the amount of light or air that reaches a property.

Clark Pest Control use the latest UV stabilised technology to control the nets shade effect and ensure the maximum amount of light reaches your property, whilst protecting those below from harmful UV rays.

Cost-Effectiveness

Lasting up to 10 years bird netting is an investment for the future. Initial installation may seem more expensive than some other deterrents such as falconry, but these services will be required time and time again over the years and the pests return.

Bird netting has no ongoing costs so will save you money long-term and will ensure no gulls or pigeons will be seen on your site in the near future.

Which birds will netting work against?

Gulls and pigeons are the two most common pests that bird nets are used to keep out.

However, there are several other species that you may also want to keep away from your property or agricultural land, and netting will be just as effective against:

• Starlings
• Crows
• Pigeons
• Swallows
• Rooks

Various other small birds that target fruit and vegetables in your garden.

Types of Bird Netting

At Clark Pest Control we have a range of bird netting systems available.

These Include:

UV Stabilised Polyethylene Knotted Bird Netting

Our high density polyethylene netting is a strong heavy duty product designed to last for a long time.

Living in the UK leads means your bird netting will need to withstand a ranch of extreme weather conditions and this netting is well up to the job.

With an expected lifespan of 10+ years and available in extremely large mesh sizes, this tightly stretched netting is perfect for commercial use and for any business that takes its bird proofing seriously.

Polypropylene Extruded Plastic Netting

Diamond mesh extruded netting is flexible, tough, and lightweight, perfect for use in gardens to protect your precious plants and soft fruit from aerial raids.

Being far lighter than other types of bird netting, polypropylene mesh needs very little support and in some cases can even be laid directly on top of the plants themselves.

As well as domestic use, this bird netting is ideal for agricultural purposes, to protect crops or orchards.

Installing Bird Netting

Installing bird netting properly can be a challenging task and usually requires expert skill and experience.

Installing an unsuitable form of netting or incorrectly attaching the bird netting fixings can result in your system lasting a lot less time or being far less effective at keeping birds out than if it was installed by a professional.

Many commercial buildings are also very tall and require special equipment and machinery to attach a net to the roof. Hiring these yourself is expensive and you and your staff may not have the expertise to operate them properly, risking injury.

Letting the experts at Clark Pest Control manage the installation of your bird netting is the most cost-effective option and you will have peace of mind that the netting will be installed safely and in the correct manner.

Why choose Clark Pest Control?

At Clark Pest Control, all our bird netting is extremely high quality, coming with a rot proof guarantee, a very competitive per metre price, and a fixed delivery cost.

Delivery and installation will be arranged to suit your schedule with colour, length, and width all fully customisable, and faster checkout available if required.

Our expert sales team pride themselves on pleasing the customer, creating a bespoke plan designed around your needs, providing full clarity on price, and ensuring all the details are explained to you throughout.

To learn more about the whole process, including any enquiries regarding a free Pest Bird Control survey or for some expert advice, don’t hesitate to contact us at any time on 0800 808 5615.