FALCONRY
Introducing birds of prey to an established roosting area can have an immediate and positive effect, it significantly reduces the number of nesting debris and guano from the area. Our Bird of Prey Pest Control Programme involves several visits from our in-house falconer Ryan and his team of birds of prey to the effected site throughout the year.
Ryan works closely with our customers to put a plan in place regarding the number of flights required to achieve the best results for your commercial and organisation site. Each bird species requires different approaches to successfully deter nuisance birds from a specific area.
Regular visits will reduce the amount of guano, feathers and nesting material around your business. Sites with a well-established ’resident’ bird population may take numerous visits to ensure the nesting bird population has been significantly reduced. The birds of prey are not trained to kill the pest birds, but simply to discourage infestations away by being present.
Meet the Falconry Team
Hope
Hope is the youngest of the team just aged 2 and half years old, she is Female Harris Hawk, she weighs 2lb3oz.
Zeus
Zeus the rescued Harris Hawk is now 10 years old; he has a wingspan of approximately 121 cm. Zeus can reach speeds of 22mph in full flight.
Black Betty
Black Betty is a female Gyr x Saker falcon, she is 6 years old and has a wingspan of 140cm, Betty is used on our larger sites where gulls sometimes have more space to roam.Other Bird Control Solutions from SDPC
South Dorset Pest Control also offers other bird proofing measures such as bird netting, anti-perching spikes and guano removal. These techniques as well as the bird of prey programme, will ensure that your environment remains free of infestation.All bird deterrent methods used, are done legally. All UK birds are protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and it is illegal to remove their eggs and nests or disturb them once they have begun nesting.
