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PiCAS UK Ltd
Sanderson Business Centre
15 Lees Lane
Gosport
Hampshire
PO12 3UL

Tel: 02392 583540
Fax: 02392 510287

Out of hours only:
07903 011715

Email: enquiries@picasuk.com

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PiCAS UK Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales with company number 05206567 VAT No: 858 1204 26


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The Pigeon Control Advisory Service (PiCAS) consists of two organisations providing independent bird control consultancy services. PiCAS International, the umbrella organisation, servicing the needs of PiCAS clients worldwide and PiCAS UK Ltd providing professional consultancy services to clients based in the United Kingdom only. This webpage is dedicated to PiCAS UK’s operation. For more information on the services offered to clients based outside the UK please see the dedicated PiCAS International page.

If you have accessed this website because you are experiencing a pigeon control or a bird control problem we strongly advise that you read all the information contained on this website prior to contracting the services of a pest control company.

PiCAS UK is the only source of expert, independent and commercially unbiased advice on all aspects of bird control in the UK. The PiCAS group specialises in the provision of non-lethal and sustainable bird control systems, the only bird control systems that will result in a permanent reduction in bird numbers.


Breaking News

June 17th 2009

Pigeon chicks found on doorstep

An animal charity is caring for 22 pigeon chicks after they were found in Clackmannanshire.

The Scottish SPCA said the squabs, aged between a few days and a few weeks old, were anonymously left on the doorstep of a local duck keeper last week.

It is thought their nests were destroyed by someone carrying out building or garden work.

The charity has used the discovery to remind householders that it is illegal to disturb an active bird's nest. read more..

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June 17th 2009

Britain's seabirds disappearing says RSPB

Seabird populations across Britain are disappearing at an alarming rate, the RSPB has warned.

Britain is home to more than a third of the global population of several species but a new report has revealed a worrying decline in numbers since the 1960s.

The report by the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) shows that overall the UK's seabird population has reduced by 9 per cent since 2000.

The rising sea temperature causing changes in plankton populations is being blamed for years of bad breeding seasons because the birds cannot find enough food at crucial times.

At least nine of Britain's 25 species of seabirds have decreased dramatically including the kittiwake population, which is the largest in Europe, has dropped by 40 per cent. read more..

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June 17th 2009

Springwatch in row over feeding Llandudno seagulls

A WILDLIFE presenter has been slammed for irresponsibly feeding Llandudno seagulls.

Simon King of BBC's Springwatch was filmed holding out a tray of chips to the many gulls on the town's promenade. The large birds swept down to eat the food as Mr King spoke of their beauty. The show was aired on Monday, June 8.

Cllr Gareth Roberts, who represents Craig-y-Don, said it was irresponsible of Springwatch to encourage the feeding of seagulls. He said: "They are very dangerous and are nesting at this time of year. The female birds try to protect their chicks and this makes them more aggressive. Year after year we see the elderly and youngsters injured in Llandudno by these large birds." read more..

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June 13th 2009

Canvas bin bag trials aim to put an end to seagull raids

THEIR antisocial behaviour and reputation as litter louts have made them among the most notorious of city residents.

But after years of defying measures to clip their wings, Edinburgh's seagulls look to have finally met their match - canvas bin bags.

Council chiefs are set to trial the reusable bags as a way of putting an end to the nighttime raids which regularly leave the Capital's streets strewn with rubbish. The New Town, where fixed on-street bins are banned, will be the first area of the city to introduce the sacks.

A similar scheme is already in operation in Totnes, Devon, where local residents can buy the bags for £4.50. read more..

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June 12th 2009

Hands off gull chicks

BUDLEIGH Salterton police are warning people against removing seagull chicks from their nest in attempt to cull the 'nuisance' birds.

The message comes after the police received an anonymous tip-off, claiming four homes in the Fore Street area had illegally removed chicks in a bid to reduce numbers.

Bird lovers feared the chicks were being taken from their nests because some believe they are vermin.

Police said further investigations revealed chicks had legally been removed from nests at three homes by a licensed company.

Budleigh Salterton police community support officer Malcolm Maguire said residents from three homes had legitimate reasons for removing the birds - which included homeowners being attacked by adult gulls that were protecting their young. read more..

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May 29th 2009

Westminster to drive out pigeons

Farmers' markets and antique stalls could be established around Westminster Cathedral as part of a £2.5million plan to rejuvenate the "tired and unattractive" space.

Westminster has hired architects to "design out" homeless people and pigeons amid fears that the piazza in front of the cathedral and nearby Wilcox Place has become a no-go area for residents and commuters.

A report on the plan complains about the large numbers of rough sleepers attracted to the area by the proximity of Victoria Coach Station and soup kitchen, The Passage.

It states: "Since the UK opened its borders to EU migrant workers, there has been an influx of transient workers a large proportion of these arrive at Victoria Coach Station. Some of these new arrivals have no money and no accommodation."

The council said it had "worked hard" to persuade the soup kitchen to leave the area and claimed "local stakeholders" believed the charity was attracting anti-social behaviour and crime. read more..

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PiCAS UK will provide advice on the control of any bird species. Advice is most commonly sought for problems relating to the following:

Pigeon or Rock Dove: Pigeons are never more at home than when roosting and breeding on buildings in urban areas and as a result they are the most commonly controlled species of bird on the planet. Conventional pest control options such as lethal control has simply acted to increase pigeon numbers, not reduce them. The PiCAS Group has specialised in pigeon control for decades, researching and designing effective and sustainable pigeon control systems and as a result is now considered to be the foremost authority on the subject worldwide. PiCAS UK will provide advice on the protection of individual buildings and sites through to the provision of area-wide pigeon control systems for local authorities.

Gulls: Gulls have historically caused problems for property owners in towns and cities close to coastal areas but now many species of gull, including herring gulls, black headed gulls and black backed gulls are becoming common in many inland urban areas. These species are commonly known as roof-nesting gulls. Effective gull management systems are complex and to be effective they must be holistic and deal with the source of the problem as well as the problem itself. PiCAS UK will advise on all aspects of humane but effective gull control.

Ducks and Geese: Ducks and geese are a growing problem throughout the UK in villages, towns and even city parks with deliberate and persistent feeding of the birds being the root cause of the problem. Duck control and goose control is never straightforward and can be a highly public and emotive issue. PiCAS UK has extensive experience of providing humane but effective duck and goose management systems for councils, property owners and site managers throughout the UK.

Canada Geese: This species is starting to cause major problems for property owners and site managers throughout the UK. As with most waterfowl controls, Canada goose control systems are complex and must be holistic. PiCAS UK has extensive experience of controlling Canada goose populations, whether they be static or migratory, and will tailor a Canada goose control programme to the specific needs of the client.

Starlings and Sparrows: Although starlings were a common problem in town and city centres throughout the UK during the 1960’s and 1970’s, fewer problems are now being reported. However, where starlings do roost in large numbers problems can be extreme and PiCAS UK will provide any property owner with a tailor-made starling control system.

Sparrow populations are in rapid decline and as a result fewer sparrow-related problems are being reported. Sparrows do sometimes cause problems in food production plants and food preparation facilities however. Sparrow control is rarely simple or straightforward due to the fact that these small birds can easily access roof voids or internal areas due to their size. PiCAS UK will provide advice on humane but effective sparrow control.

Wood Pigeons and Collared Doves: These species are more complex to control and are more commonly associated with rural areas. Both species are now becoming more common in urban areas where they can cause problems for residential property owners. Control options for these species are limited but PiCAS UK will offer advice where both wood pigeon control and collared dove control is concerned.

Rook, Magpie, Jackdaw and Hooded Crow (Corvids): These species commonly cause problems in both urban and rural areas and can be complex to control. Rook control and Crow control options are usually limited to rural areas where they are perceived to cause crop damage and predate on livestock in the case of crows, but nuisance is exaggerated. Rooks often breed in rookeries and can cause significant disturbance as a result of noise. Magpie control is more commonly sought in urban areas due to their growing presence in domestic gardens as a result of persecution in rural areas. Jackdaws rarely cause problems other than nesting in chimney pots and therefore jackdaw control is extremely straightforward. All members of the corvid family can be controlled effectively using non-lethal and holistic controls.


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