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Gull & Pigeon Control Solutions

Targeted programmes for Ireland's two most disruptive pest birds — feral pigeons and Lesser Black-backed / Herring Gulls.

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Gull & Pigeon Control Solutions
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The problem

When you need gull & pigeon control

Feral pigeons (Columba livia) and large gulls (Lesser Black-backed and Herring) are the two species behind the vast majority of commercial bird complaints in Ireland. Feral pigeons dominate Dublin city-centre rooftops, warehouses and bridge structures — leaving acidic guano that damages stonework, voids hygiene certificates and blocks gutters. Gulls dominate Wexford, Wicklow, Louth and Cork coastal towns and inner harbours — they nest aggressively on flat commercial roofs from April, dive-bomb customers around outdoor seating, and have become a public-health concern in seaside hospitality. Both species need site-specific, multi-method control programmes.
How we deliver it

Our process

We start with a species-specific site audit: pigeon roosts vs. gull nesting platforms, food sources, neighbouring sites that may seed the problem. For pigeons, the standard programme is hawking flights to disperse the population, followed by netting and post-and-wire to lock the site down, with optional gel deterrents on plant decks. For gulls we add early-season nest and egg management under NPWS licence (April–June), Peregrine falcon flying for active dispersal, and stainless wire systems on the roof anchors gulls use to land. All work is documented, licensed, and humane — we never use poison or harm protected gull chicks.
Ideal for

Sectors trusting gull & pigeon control

Every brief is different, but these are the environments where this programme delivers the most measurable results.

Coastal hotels

Wexford, Wicklow and East Cork seafront properties protected from breeding gulls.

Dublin city offices

Georgian and modern facades cleared of feral pigeon colonies.

Bakeries & food premises

HACCP-aware bird control protecting hygiene certification.

Harbours & docks

Quayside warehouses and fish-handling facilities under gull pressure.

Bridges & viaducts

Pigeon-fouled bridge undersides cleaned and proofed.

Shopping streets

Town-centre pigeon flock dispersal in partnership with BIDs and councils.

What we deploy

  • Harris Hawks for pigeon dispersal
  • Peregrine Falcons for gull dispersal
  • Stainless post-and-wire and bird netting
  • Gull egg and nest management under NPWS licence
  • Optical gel deterrents for plant decks and roof corners

Best for

  • Dublin city-centre offices and retail
  • Coastal hotels and seaside restaurants
  • Food-processing and bakery premises
  • Inner-harbour and dockside warehouses
  • Bridges, viaducts and signage gantries

Accreditations

  • NPWS Section 22 licensed
  • BPCA bird-control approved methods
  • HACCP-aware on food sites
Recent results

Anonymised wins from across Leinster

Real outcomes from real Irish sites. Client names withheld under our standard commercial confidentiality.

Wexford seafront
4-star hotel

Lesser Black-backed Gulls nesting on flat roof, dive-bombing diners on the terrace from May.

Licensed NPWS nest management + weekly Peregrine flights through the breeding season.

Guest complaints −95%
Dublin city centre
Listed Georgian terrace

Feral pigeon fouling on five-storey limestone facade voiding the building's insurance.

Hawking reset + invisible stainless wire across cornices and window heads.

Insurance restored in 11 wks

Related programmes

Most gull & pigeon control programmes work best paired with one of the following.

Hawking

Hawking Bird Control

Live, trained birds of prey patrolling your site — the most natural and effective bird deterrent on the market.

Read more Proofing

Bird Proofing & Netting Systems

Permanent physical bird exclusion — netting, post-and-wire, spikes and electric track — installed to a commercial standard.

Read more Commercial

Commercial & Industrial Bird Management

Single-supplier bird management for multi-site retailers, manufacturers and facilities-management portfolios.

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Gull & pigeon control across Ireland

We deliver this service nationally — every Leinster county listed below, plus contract cover across Munster, Connacht and Ulster.

Carlow Dublin Kildare Kilkenny Laois Longford Louth Meath Offaly Westmeath Wexford Wicklow
FAQ

Common questions about gull & pigeon control

Yes — gulls on Irish coastal hotel roofs are one of our specialist areas. Outside the breeding season (Sept–March) we use Peregrine and Harris flying to disperse them. During the breeding season (April–July) we apply for NPWS licensed nest and egg management to stop the population breeding on your roof. Combined with stainless wire on the chimney and parapet, this is the most effective long-term solution available.
TF

Reviewed & authored by

Terence Francis — Licensed Falconer

30+ years in Irish pest control. Licensed falconer flying Harris Hawks across Leinster — fully insured, NPWS-aligned.

Licensed Falconer Fully Insured

Free site survey for gull & pigeon control

A licensed falconer or BPCA-trained surveyor will visit your site, identify the bird species and risk hotspots, and provide a written report and fixed-price programme proposal within 48 hours. No obligation.

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