Case Studies

Pigeon control case study

Wakefield Market

Wakefield council had spent millions of pounds on their new state of the arts new Market Hall & Outdoor Market.

The impressive building was admired by everyone the market traders and the general public. Unfortunately it was also admired by the local pigeon population and soon became an ideal location for these birds to nest and roost. This in its self created problems for the market in general with pigeon droppings and nesting materials blocking drains, droppings contaminating structures and pavements below.

• VermEx were called in to advice on what could be done to control this problem.
• VermEx advised that the best practise would be to net off all the underside of the roof area so as to prevent pigeons from roosting.
• This control method was agreed by the council and VermEx proceeded to supply and fit this pigeon deterrent system.
• Wakefield’s market traders and shoppers can now enjoy a pigeon free environment.