Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of our most frequently asked questions
- How does falconry response work?
- NBC Bird and Pest Solutions uses specially bred and trained hawks and falcons, handled by experienced bird controllers, to deter and disperse nuisance bird populations. It is not necessary for these natural predators to actually catch and kill their prey, but it is necessary to understand which predator is the most effective deterrent for each nuisance species - and here, size isn't everything! Smaller birds, for example, will be more alarmed by the smaller and more agile male hawk than by the larger female.
- How much does it cost?
- This depends on the scale of the problem. However, our clients find our services very cost effective especially when offset against saving the cost of the damage to buildings / property and in terms of health and safety. Many of our clients benefit further from the positive PR from using nature to control nature.
- What are the implications of a bird problem?
- Bird droppings are unsightly, unsanitary and corrosive, can cause damage to car paintwork and can erode masonry. They have the potential to make walkways slippery, causing a health and safety hazard, and there is also potential spread of disease carried by some birds, such as E. coli and salmonella.
Nests can block gutters and downpipes, and potentially damage plant on rooftops, such as air conditioning units, by forming blockages. - Why do birds behave in the way they do?
- Nesting gulls in particular can become very territorial and highly aggressive to people in the vicinity of their nesting areas.
Flocking together is a natural feature of bird behaviour. Nesting birds will return year after year to the same site for breeding and so will their young! - I've got a building that could be difficult to access - how would you go about it?
- Naturally, the areas of a building vulnerable to nesting and roosting birds are often difficult to reach. NBC Bird and Pest Solutions uses specially trained rope-access teams, which can reach inaccessible areas avoiding the use of scaffolding. Our rope access teams are specialists in all aspects of bird control, and understand perfectly what is needed to exclude birds completely and permanently. NBC Bird and Pest Solutions offers a complete bird-proofing service, with a range of techniques to keep potential problems at bay. Ledges and sills, for example, can be protected with spikes and wires which prevent birds landing without harming them. Larger areas, even complete and complex roofs, can be proofed to completely exclude birds.
- I've got a problem with dust on our construction site - how can you help?
- A dusty environment is not just an irritant, it is also a potential health hazard and an economic problem too, clogging filters and accelerating wear and tear on machinery.
NBC Bird and Pest Solutions offers systems for sale or hire which effectively keep the problem under control. Fully automated systems using intermittent sprinklers can be installed which can be easily repositioned if required. Boundary dust control systems give you semi-permanent or permanent control for all your dust control needs and can be installed in a wide variety of situations. - What methods do you use to scare birds?
- In addition to falconry response, NBC Bird and Pest Solutions offers a wide range of devices to scare birds into flight by sound and visual stimuli. For agricultural purposes and landfill sites, there are gas guns and rope bangers which both produce a loud explosion at fixed intervals, plus rockets and cartridges for deterrent effect in the air. In addition, distress callers can broadcast the digitally recorded warning calls of six different species of scavenging birds.
Trained and experienced NBC Bird and Pest Solutions operatives will always assess your particular problem before recommending a programme, which may involve several different means of control. - What damage can rats do if left alone?
- Rats are transmitters of Weils Disease which is carried in their urine and enters the human body through cuts and abrasions. The disease, with its flu-like symptoms, if not recognised and quickly treated, can prove to be fatal.
Food Damage - Farmers in particular, when working within the Assured Food Scheme, must be extremely vigilant in controlling rats in and around farm buildings and food storage areas.
Structural Damage - Rats are inveterately inquisitive and will gnaw electrical installations, roof insulation, woodwork, plastics etc thus causing potential fire risks and additional maintenance costs. - How do you get rid of rats?
- NBC Bird and Pest Solutions operates high standards of service using experienced technicians with industry qualifications.
We offer a pest control service which includes regular monitoring of the site, reporting of findings and installation and maintenance of bait stations to deal with infestations before they arise. We believe in prevention ahead of cure. - How do you get rid of unwanted insects?
- Flies and other flying insects are naturally found at farms, poultry units, landfill sites, sewage processing works etc. With their ability to reproduce at an extraordinary rate, a small problem can rapidly become a huge one, with both nuisance value and environmental health implications.
Other insects, if not controlled, can severely damage crops leading to reduced profits.
Wherever an insect infestation arises over a large outdoor area, it is inefficient to treat the problem by hand. NBC Bird and Pest Solutions has a unique delivery system of spray equipment mounted on quad bikes, allowing access to areas where even a tractor would have difficulty.
For indoor applications such as factories, warehouses, poultry units and transfer stations, NBC Bird and Pest Solutions offers a range of effective control techniques with the emphasis on safety.
For example, we can space-spray large areas with safe products for immediate effect, and apply residual products to maintain control.
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FAQ's
- How does falconry response work?
- How much does it cost?
- What are the implications of a bird problem?
- Why do birds behave in the way they do?
- I've got a building that could be difficult to access - how would you go about it?
- I've got a problem with dust on our construction site - how can you help?
- What methods do you use to scare birds?
- What damage can rats do if left alone?
- How do you get rid of rats?
- How do you get rid of unwanted insects?
