Gull populations throughout the UK and Ireland are rising and rising quickly. There are a number of reasons for this with one of the major ones being that they are strictly protected under British wildlife law.
Having said that, there is one technique we can use to limit their ability to produce young that is both ethical and legal. In this blog, we will discuss this service and how it can benefit your company.
Give us a call today on 0131 322 1291 to discuss out cost-effective bird control programme.
How Does Egg Replacement Work?
Egg replacement programmes involve dealing with gull eggs before they hatch. The particular technique we use varies, but ultimately we achieve the same thing.
The first option we have is to sterilise the eggs in the nest. While the adult gulls are gone, we can dip the eggs in oil. The adults won’t notice the difference, but the eggs will never hatch.
Another option we have is to remove the eggs entirely and replace them with a replica. Placing in the same number of gull eggs made of plastic will trick the gulls, and they will never know the difference, nor have the stress of missing eggs.
Why Dealing with the Eggs Is so Important
Dealing with the eggs directly is an essential aspect of bird control, primarily as a result of British law.
In the UK, we have some of the most stringent and extensive wildlife protection laws on the planet. Killing gulls outright is out of the question (we can very rarely shoot them with a special license), and this means that we need to use other non-lethal methods.
By tackling the eggs, we can limit a colony’s ability to grow while remaining ethical and on the right side of the law.
Additionally, gulls enter their most aggressive era when they are protecting their hatched young. This is the same phenomenon as you will see in most animals. Dealing with these eggs will also reduce the chance that any gulls on your property will swoop down and harass passers-by.
Although you might assume that humans are rarely if ever, a threat to gull younglings. However, gulls have a tough time when it comes to judging distance. People passing by on the street, for example, can be considered a real danger.
By taking away the eggs before they hatch the gulls will never have a reason to become hyper-aggressive. Additionally, by staying calmer, the noise of constant squawking will also be significantly reduced.
The gulls will not wait on the eggs to hatch forever. Eventually, the gulls will just give up and move on elsewhere, abandoning the nest.
Why Choose Edinburgh Pest Control Co.?
It is vital that pest control is carried out thoroughly and well. Without carrying out the work to the highest possible standard, the problem may resurface. As a result, we carry out multiple visits and will return at the end of the season to remove the nest.
Although a lot of companies will not carry out this stage in order to cut corners, there is a good chance that the gulls from the nest will return the following year. As an added bonus, it helps to make sure your property is kept as tidy as possible.
Any company that claims they can come and fix a problem is just a single visit is trying to do as little work as possible, and they are best avoided.
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At Edinburgh Pest Control Co., we take pride in our proven record of carrying out practical and cost-effective pest control that provides reliable results.
However, this is more easily said than done. Firstly, we never approach a job in the same way. We will always come up with a tailored plan to address the specifics of your pest situation, and this is the only way of ensuring thorough results.
Secondly, our staff are a vital part of our service. Not only do our technicians enjoy many years of experience in pest and bird control, but we also carry out ongoing training to make sure that their skills and knowledge are always as sharp and current as possible.
Give us a call today to book in some work or to make an inquiry about our service on 0131 322 1291.
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