Yes, I’m fully insured and safety trained. In all my years of pest control and shooting, this has never been necessary as safety and discretion are always the top priorities.

Do you use bait, traps, or poison for pigeons?

No. I use professional shooting methods only — no poison, bait, or chemical deterrents are ever used. This ensures there’s no risk to livestock, pets, or other wildlife.

Why are feral pigeons a problem on farms and yards?

Feral pigeons contaminate animal feed, bedding and water with droppings that spread bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli. Their acidic waste also damages roofs, cladding, and equipment, creating costly maintenance issues.

Is pigeon control humane?

Yes. All pigeon control is carried out humanely by a trained and insured marksman using appropriate air rifles and safety protocols. Shooting provides a swift, clean and discreet method that avoids suffering and disturbance.

What happens to pigeons after control?

Controlled pigeons are removed and disposed of responsibly in line with landowner preference and environmental guidelines. No carcases are ever left on site.

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Why Feral Pigeons Are a Problem

Contamination of Feed & Water

Feral pigeons foul livestock feed, water troughs and bedding with droppings that carry bacteria such as Salmonella & E. coli. This contamination can cause illness in both animals & humans.

Spread of Disease & Parasites

Pigeons carry mites, fleas, and pathogens like psittacosis that are transmissible to humans. In high numbers, they create serious hygiene and health risks around stored feed and livestock areas.

Damage to Buildings & Machinery

Acidic droppings corrode roofs, cladding, and farm equipment. Nesting in barns, grain stores and rafters blocks gutters and damages insulation, leading to costly repairs.

How it works

Discuss your issue with me

Get in touch to discuss your pest & vermin problem with me.

Get In Touch

On-site meet-up & walk-around

We’ll arrange a convenient time to meet up, walk the property together, and I'll carry out a safety check.

Plan the visit

We’ll agree a date & time (day, dusk or after dark), confirm access, parking, & note any site rules before arrival.

FAQs

Is it really free?

Yes, my service is completely free — you won’t have to pay me anything. You can make a contribution but this is not required.

Are you insured?

Yes, I’m fully insured. However, in all my years of shooting, this has never been necessary as safety is always the number one priority.

What do you need from me?

Just permission to be on your land. You must be the landowner or leaseholder to grant permission. During my visit, I’ll ask you to sign a simple consent form confirming you’ve given permission for me to shoot on your land.

Why shooting is the most effective pigeon control method

Immediate reduction in bird numbers
Professional shooting provides fast, visible results. Numbers drop instantly around barns, yards, and feed stores, reducing mess & contamination within hours.

Targeted and precisecal contamination
Only the problem birds are removed. There’s no chemical residue, no traps left behind, and zero risk to livestock, pets, or wildlife..

Humane and discreet
When carried out by trained, insured marksmen, pigeon control is swift, quiet, and causes minimal disturbance.

Protects property and hygiene
Removing pigeons prevents damage to roofs, machinery, and stored feed. Their acidic droppings and nesting debris no longer corrode surfaces or block gutters.

Flexible and repeatable
Sessions can be arranged as one-off clean-ups or scheduled seasonally to prevent future infestations in grain stores or livestock areas.

Netting and spikes are costly and high-maintenance
These physical deterrents require constant upkeep, trap debris, and quickly lose effectiveness in barns or open sheds.

Trapping is ineffective for large flocks
Feral pigeons are trap-shy and reproduce quickly. Even small gaps allow others to re-enter, making trapping a losing battle on farms.

Chemical deterrents or gels wear off
Odour or taste-based repellents are short-lived, washing away in rain or fading under UV exposure, offering little long-term benefit.

Feeding bans and scare devices have limited success
Visual or sound deterrents soon lose effect as birds habituate. Once food is accessible again, flocks rapidly return.

Culling without precision creates welfare issues
Uncontrolled or unskilled shooting can cause distress or non-lethal injuries. Professional, targeted control ensures humane and safe outcomes.

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