London pigeon control, extermination, prevention and removal

Do you have a problem with pigeons at your London home or business?
If you’re looking for a pigeon removal service in London to address a problem with pigeons roosting at your home or business, we can help.

Bypest is the leading London provider in the assessment, treatment and prevention of pigeon problems in both homes and businesses.

We can visit your premises and advise you on the best way of dealing with pigeons, including the installation of proofing measures such as wires, spikes or netting to stop pigeons fouling your building exterior or corporate livery.

We can also help with seagulls and any other type of avian pest. Our pigeon removal and prevention services cover all areas of London and the M25 area.

We will respond to your call within just two hours – 24/7, 365 days a year.

To discuss your pigeon problem and how we can help you with it, call now on free phone 0800 082 0203 or direct dial 0203 189 2240

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Feral Pigeon
Columba livia

Description of Appearance

Length: 29-33cm.
Weight: 260-580g.
Feral pigeons have grey, slightly iridescent feathers on the neck that shine pink and green in the sunlight.
Other colours include white, brownish-red, and mixtures.

Lifecycle

Feral pigeons can produce up to 9 broods per year, but usually produce 2–3 on average. There are two eggs in each clutch, and new eggs can be laid when the young are just 20 days old.
Feral pigeons’ eggs have a 17–19 day incubation period. Young birds spend 35–37 days in the nest.
Feral pigeons’ lifespan is around 3-5 years in the wild, but up to 35 years in captivity.

Habits & Behaviour

Nests are built by the female pigeon using material collected by the male.
Pigeons roost together in buildings, ledges, lofts, walls or even statues in towns and cities.
Pigeons feed on seeds, bread, vegetables, meat and other food discarded by humans.
Pigeons are able to dip their bills into the water and drink continuously without having to tilt their heads back.
Young pigeons are known as squabs. They are fed from a special substance produced in the pigeon's crop known as pigeon milk.
When disturbed, a pigeon in a group will take off with a noisy clapping sound. This informs other pigeons that there is danger present.
They are capable of rapid dives and changes in direction and most of the time will easily out manoeuvre a bird of prey, as they can reach speeds of up to 50mph.
They are resident and do not migrate.

Important

Do not feed pigeons around your building. This could lead to them nesting nearby.
Pigeons' acidic droppings can erode most surfaces, causing structural degradation to your building.
The best known disease passed from birds to man is Psittacosis. Fouling can be a public health hazard and must be cleaned regularly.