Chris Evans, Pest Control, and Kensington and Chelsea
If we had any other job, we’d love working in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC). The borough’s mews houses, museums and landmarks are fascinating, and it’s always interesting seeing inside buildings you wouldn’t normally have access to. The downside about being a pest controller, though, is you rarely go anywhere unless there’s [...]
Bird Free® ‘Fire’ Gel: a New and Exciting Pigeon Proofing Method
We like to keep up to date with the latest kit here at Terminex, so when we found out there was a gel that looks like fire to pigeons, we had to try it. This wondrous stuff is called Bird Free® and is described as an ‘optical gel’. Its unique properties mean that pigeons, which [...]
Why most pests are just in the wrong place
Some of the most problematic creatures in the world are simply living in places they were not supposed to be. Whether they are in the wrong country or are living in houses when they should be outside, controlling these pests is not always easy. Getting rid of animals and insects can be difficult, so the [...]
Getting Rid Of Pigeons
Feral pigeons are high on the list of the UK’s most disliked birds. Their droppings are extremely corrosive, causing millions of pounds worth of damage to buildings, vehicles and statues, and making emergency exit steps and ladders dangerously slippy. In addition, pigeons are well-known for spreading disease, and can cause insect infestations from their harboured [...]
Pigeons – Loved or Loathed?
The History of Pigeons Pigeons were around long before humans. They originated several million years in Asia when they were known as ‘rock doves’, due to their similarities to the dove. During the first ever Olympic Games held in Greece in 776 BC, pigeons were used as messengers and carried notes around the country to [...]
Why getting rid of pigeons is important
Pigeons Pigeons are a problem for many people in both rural and urban areas. Originally inhabiting mountains and cliffs in the wild, pigeons have found ledges of buildings a modern-day equivalent, adapting well to living in towns and cities. There are 18 million feral pigeons in Britain, a number which is increasing due to rapid [...]
