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
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 several divisions servicing the needs of its client base worldwide. You have accessed the web pages for the UK operation only. PiCAS services in the UK are provided by PiCAS UK Ltd.
If you are based outside the United Kingdom please visit the PiCAS International web page at http://www.picas.org.
If you have accessed this website because you are experiencing a pigeon control or a bird control problem we strongly advise you to 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, including bird control products and services, in the UK. The PiCAS group specialises in non-lethal and sustainable bird control systems, the only type of system that will result in a permanent reduction in bird numbers.
About PiCAS UK
The Pigeon Control Advisory Service (PiCAS) was formed to deal with an ever-increasing demand for advice on humane, non-lethal and sustainable bird control systems as a result of the fact that conventional bird control services, such as culling, are completely ineffective. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds(RSPB), considered to be the leading authority on birds and bird management systems worldwide, refers many of its bird control enquiries to PiCAS UK and the PiCAS Group is recommended by numerous national and international agencies worldwide.
The reputation of the PiCAS Group has been built on its pioneering work where the humane and sustainable management of bird populations is concerned.
PiCAS UK offers an independent consultancy service to a wide range of clients throughout the UK providing expert advice on the control of all bird species. Although PiCAS UK specialises in the control of the pigeon, PiCAS UK will offer advice on the control of any species of bird including waterfowl.
Due to its independent status all services provided by PiCAS UK are completely free from commercial bias. PiCAS UK has no commercial links or ties to pest control products or pest control service providers thereby ensuring that the client is provided with independent expert advice based on over 30 years of experience in the bird control sector.
All PiCAS UK’s consultants are acknowledged bird control experts with extensive knowledge of birds, bird habitats and bird control.
PiCAS UK will provide each client with a comprehensive and bespoke control system tailored to meet their specific requirements and taking into consideration sustainability, budgetary constraints and the needs of the building or site concerned.
Each control system will be designed to effect a permanent reduction in bird numbers using a non-lethal and holistic approach. PiCAS UK’s goal is to empower the client to source, install, maintain and manage the chosen system in-house thereby negating the need to instruct specialist contractors.
A vast majority of effective bird control systems are inexpensive and straightforward to provide and can be installed and maintained with ease by the property owner acting on expert advice from PiCAS UK. PiCAS UK will also work closely with the client’s chosen contractor in respect of both installation and/or maintenance in order to ensure that the recommended system comes in on budget and is installed to a high standard.
PiCAS UK will provide advice and consultancy services to any property owner, irrespective of the size of the property concerned or the extent and severity of the problem being experienced. PiCAS UK offers a number of unique services designed to provide the client with a full range of options which include a telephone consultancy service, site surveys and assessments as well as a full range of services for Architects.
For further information on the services offered by PiCAS UK please visit the Services page or contact PiCAS UK direct.
Breaking News
May 2008
PiCAS UK Launches its
This week sees the formal launch of PiCAS UK’s new Telephone Consultancy Service, an option previously only available for PiCAS’s international clients through PiCAS International.
PiCAS UK’s comprehensive list of professional services is now complimented by this unique and user-friendly service that offers the client a means of accessing expert and independent advice over the telephone or via Skype™. Previously, a site survey or office-based meeting was the only means of sourcing independent advice from PiCAS UK.
Although site surveys are often essential, particularly for entrenched problems or where area-wide issues are concerned, the benefit of being able to discuss a bird-related problem, in as much detail as is necessary, is considerable. There will always be an inevitable time-lag when booking an on-site survey or on-site meeting but it is often possible to book a telephone consultancy slot same day for urgent problems.
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May 2008
Hawks to be Used in an Attempt to Control Gulls
Yet again we see a hawk being employed in an attempt to control and deter roof-nesting gulls, this time on a Scottish Water building in Ayrshire. Scottish Water has brought in a pest control contractor, Rentokil, after experiencing problems with roof nesting gulls during the breeding period, an ever-growing problem for property owners in Scotland.
Apparently the hawk was brought in after it was revealed that nylon bird netting installed by Rentokil, at a cost of £40,000, had trapped and injured gulls on the same site. This type of cowboy operation is not uncommon when pest control contractors are contracted to deal with a sensitive problem of this nature that requires expertise, not brute force and ignorance. A vast majority of pest control contractors have little or no idea how to control gull populations and it is not uncommon for birds to be killed and injured in botched operations such as this. Rentokil succeeded in selling Scottish Water a completely inappropriate product at a huge cost to the client and when the product failed Rentokil then sold the client falconry services, another very expensive and completely ineffective control option. Pest control contractors are product installers, not bird control experts.
Incredibly, Scottish Water confirmed that it hopes to relieve problems for the nearby Prestwick Airport by taking this action to use a hawk, but the opposite is likely to be the case.
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May 2008
to Install Ineffective Deterrent
Norwich City Council has applied for planning permission to install a pigeon control system on City Hall as a result of a build-up of pigeon droppings which, the city council suggested, are “eating away” the soft sandstone from which City Hall is constructed. Norwich City Council also confirmed that the extent of current soiling to the fascia of the building is compromising the beauty of the building. The story is highlighted in a piece in the Norwich Evening News.
Norwich City Council must be applauded for its decision to provide a wholly non-lethal and humane pigeon control system on City Hall, and the authority has indeed committed to a city-wide non-lethal pigeon control policy, but its application to install what is known as a ‘post and wire system’ to deter pigeons roosting on City Hall is a grave and potentially expensive error of judgement.
The ‘post and wire’ system, covered in more detail on the Deterrents page, is a system of
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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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