Bird protection systems
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Bird Protection
Knowing what species...
Feral Pigeon
The most common urban pest bird worldwide. Descended from medieval domestic pigeons, this mixed wild population lives freely in towns and cities causing widespread fouling of buildings and transmits bird diseases to humans.
Herring Gull
A large aggressive bird with a powerful beak. They cause significant problems by colonising buildings and bringing noise, mess and smell to these urban breeding sites. Adult birds are known to attack anyone they feel is a threat to their nest. It is, therefore, considered prudent to install proofing against gulls before nesting begins in April. Audible scare tactics have met some short term success.
Starling
The familiar town bird can cause problems when large numbers [1000s] gather for night roosting. Such gatherings are accompanied by noise and smell. The fungi associated with extensive quantities of droppings due to these gatherings can cause human disease. Distress call recordings can be used with some success to prevent night roosting.
House Sparrow
These best known of city birds are known to cause major problems to the food industry when they populate warehouses and retail premises resulting in damage and fouling of stored food. Their agility and small size make these birds difficult to control. These birds have no known distress call.
Bird Proofing Strategy
Once you have identified the bird species you must get to know their behaviour and habits before you can put together an effective bird proofing strategy. How the birds use a particular site is known as Bird Pressure.
Bird Pressure
Heavy Pressure:
The bird is nesting or roosting at this site and there is generally a food or water source nearby. Heavy pressure sites can only be successfully proofed using well-installed Huck bird netting or weld mesh systems. Where netting cannot be installed the heavy duty Pro-Spike™ or PinPoint systems may be successful but some persistent resident birds might need to be culled.
Medium Pressure:
This is not a nesting or roosting site but it most likely an area for food or afternoon resting. Medium pressure sites can be successfully proofed with many systems, but great care needs to be taken. Birdwire systems should only be applied ith appropriate techniques by experienced installers. Bird spike systems such as Pro-Spike™ Birdchain and APS value spike ‘PinPoint’ can be used but care must be taken to ensure there are no gaps; the birds should be prevented from getting on the system before the glue has cured. If possible, APS Bird Net should be used.
Light Pressure:
Birds will stop here briefly during the day as there is no food or shelter available. Light pressure areas can be successfully proofed with virtually any type of physical proofing system suitable for the species concerned.
| Bird | Pressure | Product |
| All | All | Netting |
| Pigeons, Gulls , Crows | All | Spikes |
| Pigeons, Gulls | Light or Medium | Post and Wire |
| Pigeons, Gulls | Light or Medium | Bird Spider |
| All | All | Weldmesh |
| All | All | Brush Strip |
| All | All | Bird Slope |
| All | All | Audible Systems |
| All | All | The Scare Crow |
Once you know the species of bird you are dealing with and you know the nature of the infestation you are then in a position to select the appropriate bird proofing solution to ensure that the birds do not return to the site.
APS Safety have the answer to bird protection...
Bird Netting
Bird netting is one of the most popular methods used for excluding pest birds from all types of objects, openings and structures. As one net can be used to protect many perching places, bird netting is often the most cost effective solution.
Unlike any other supplier, we manufacture and supply a choice of netting including traditional 12/6 knotted netting and our unique ‘knotless’ netting.
Why consider knotless netting?
- Knotless netting is produced in a square pattern so it stays in shape after installation.
- According to The New Journal of Physics knotless netting is 60% stronger, like for like, than knotted netting.
- Knotless netting feels softer on the hands and therefore is easier to install.
- Knotless netting could easily be seen as a better product but is still competitively priced.
Bird Scape
Bird-Scape is an ingenious device that eliminates the risk of
large or small birds being trapped behind netting. Birds often
hide away out of sight while the netting is being installed only to
reappear trapped when the job is finished causing much public
concern. The aptly named Bird Scape provides a one way
escape route for birds. Birds can fly out through the Bird-Scape
unable to return.
Customers of a well-known supermarket where Bird-Scape was installed commented that they saw pigeons escaping through the Bird-Scape unharmed and were delighted to see a humane escape route for birds where netting is installed.
Bird Deterrents
For all birds.
An exciting new range of ‘friendly’ bird scaring products that combine sight, sound and fear to provide you with the variety required for an effective bird control strategy.
Spike Systems
For pigeons, gulls and crows. All pressures.
We offer a wide selection of spike designs and styles for use on ledges, signs, ridges, beams, pipes, parapets etc. Spike systems are very effective against pigeons but are not recommended for sparrows or starlings. Special spike systems are available for gulls
Post and Wire Systems
For pigeons and gulls. Light or medium pressure.
A light duty system of spring loaded wires supported between stainless steel posts for use on ledges, signs, sills, parapets, beams, pipes, etc. Use against pigeons and gulls and where low visual impact is required. This system is not effective against starling or sparrow.
Other Systems
Other Systems We Can provide are Bird Spiders, Weldmesh, Brush Strip, Bird Repellent gel and Prickler strips.
