--- title: "Bird & Wildlife Control - Pigeons, Gulls, Foxes | Marsh Environmental - Wirral, Liverpool, Cheshire" description: "Bird and wildlife control across the Wirral, Liverpool & Cheshire. 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We supply photographic evidence, site plans showing proofing locations, materials specifications, manufacturer warranties (typically 10 years on netting and spike systems) and the relevant Wildlife and Countryside Act compliance notes." } } ] } ] --- [07413 012463 ](tel:+447413012463)[info@marshenvironmental.com](mailto:info@marshenvironmental.com) 24/7 Emergency Response · Wirral · Liverpool · Cheshire [![Marsh Environmental](/__l5e/assets-v1/7695b9f0-22f0-4cbf-9d75-41b5eff06eb3/marsh-logo.png)](/) [About](/about) Services Service Areas [Our Work](/our-work)[Reviews](/reviews)[Contact](/contact) [07413 012463](tel:+447413012463)[Get a Free Quote](/contact) ![Anti-roosting spikes and bird netting installed along the eaves of a brick building](/__l5e/assets-v1/af154f43-4e09-4780-a8c5-3414539591a1/bird-wildlife-control-hero.jpg) [Home](/)[Services](/services)Bird & Wildlife Control Bird & Wildlife Specialists # Pigeons, Gulls, Foxes & Protected Species - Managed Lawfully. Licensed bird proofing, netting, spike and gel installations, guano decontamination and humane wildlife management across the Wirral, Liverpool and Cheshire - fully compliant with the Wildlife and Countryside Act. [Book a Free Site Survey](/contact) [07413 012463](tel:+447413012463) - 24hr Survey Across Wirral, Liverpool & Cheshire - 10-Year Warranty On netting & spike systems - Wildlife-Act Compliant Licensed methods only - Listed-Building OK Non-invasive fixings available What We Handle ## From rooftop pigeons to protected setts. Bird and wildlife work is mostly legal compliance and structural engineering - not "removal". The aim is to make the building permanently unattractive while respecting the species' protection status. ### Pigeon Proofing Stainless steel spikes, post-and-wire, gel deterrents and 50mm netting on parapets, ledges, signage and solar panels. Manufacturer-warranted up to 10 years. ### Gull Management Roof-mounted netting, ledge spiking and licensed egg/nest management for commercial premises across Liverpool, Wallasey and the Wirral coast. ### Bird Netting Installations Knotted, UV-stable netting for warehouses, loading bays, car parks, courtyards and listed buildings. Fitted to structure-specific anchor systems. ### Guano Decontamination PPE-controlled clean-down of pigeon and gull deposits. Treated as biohazard waste under EA registration. Surfaces sanitised before any proofing goes in. ### Fox Management Non-lethal proofing of decking, sheds, garden voids and outbuildings, plus removal of attractants. Humane deterrent strategies for gardens and commercial yards. ### Protected-Species Coordination Bats, badgers and barn owls are protected. We work alongside licensed ecologists to deliver compliant solutions without breaching wildlife legislation. How We Work ## Survey. Decontaminate. Proof. Sign off. 1. 01 ### Site Survey Roost mapped, species confirmed, structure assessed, Wildlife Act check, written specification produced. 2. 02 ### Decontamination Guano and nesting material removed under PHE protocols, surfaces sanitised, hazardous waste documented. 3. 03 ### Proofing Install Spikes, post-and-wire, gel or netting installed to the structure. Manufacturer-warranted, weather-tested fixings. 4. 04 ### Compliance Pack Photographic evidence, materials spec, warranty paperwork and Wildlife Act compliance notes supplied for the file. Pairs With ## Loft Pest Control Birds in soffits, eaves and around flue terminals usually mean nesting material, parasites and guano in the loft below. Bird-proofing the outside and decontaminating the loft is almost always a paired job. [Read about loft pest control](/services/loft-pest-control) 10-year manufacturer warranties on netting and spike systems. Wildlife Act compliance notes on every job. Guide Pricing ## Guide prices for bird & wildlife control. Guide prices only. Final cost depends on access, volume, hazard level and site survey. Contact us for a free written quote. Job Type Typical Scope Price From Bird proofing - small area Single ledge, vent or chimney mesh / spikes From £250 Squirrel / wildlife removal Trap, remove, proof entry points From £350 Full netting / spiking Full perimeter survey and proofing From POA Prices exclude VAT. Quoted on a per-job basis after a free site survey or phone consultation. No obligation. Our Work ## A glimpse at recent jobs. A snapshot of recent clearance and decontamination work from our Wirral, Liverpool and Cheshire crews. [View all work](/our-work) ![Transit van loaded with cleared waste ready for licensed disposal](/__l5e/assets-v1/e8368f6f-f986-4165-bb0a-76eab3030c24/fly-tipping-18.jpg) ![Hallway lined with bagged contents during a recent clearance](/__l5e/assets-v1/59e8ae67-8d84-4d05-96ce-cd7e23e80157/hoarders-17.jpg) ![Stacked materials cleared from a recent strip-out job](/__l5e/assets-v1/9d575d69-dc46-4596-b4e6-8a301b3b0f4d/fly-tipping-22.jpg) ![Property prepared for specialist decontamination](/__l5e/assets-v1/ca09b910-f3cf-49f8-845c-1d9826318d7f/bio-hazard-5.jpg) ![Hoarded living room mid-clearance](/__l5e/assets-v1/abb07023-130e-4157-b555-975b89d1f480/hoarders-3.jpg) ![Overflowing bins and bagged waste cleared and documented](/__l5e/assets-v1/3580ccb1-1401-4783-8920-93114e9b527a/fly-tipping-7.jpg) ![Loft mid-clearance with old insulation lifted](/__l5e/assets-v1/be9d22c0-1aee-46c4-9c8e-818a3a6f8510/attic-clearance-10.jpg) ![Kitchen mid-clearance with contents bagged for removal](/__l5e/assets-v1/71cdb664-97ac-4de8-bb51-e5d5ae501d98/hoarders-13.jpg) ![Black bin bags cleared from an alleyway under a Waste Transfer Note](/__l5e/assets-v1/94143def-4970-4f67-982a-42667573a279/fly-tipping-1.jpg) Previous slide Next slide FAQ ## Bird & wildlife, answered straight. [07413 012463](tel:+447413012463) Is it legal to remove a bird's nest? Active nests of wild birds - pigeons, gulls, sparrows, starlings - are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 while in use. We survey first, plan proofing for outside the breeding season, and use licensed methods where action is needed during it. Every job is paperwork-backed. How do you stop pigeons coming back? Proofing - not killing. We map the roost and feeding pattern, then install the right deterrent for the structure: stainless steel spikes, post-and-wire systems, bird netting (knotted, UV-stable, 50mm or 28mm mesh), gel deterrents and, for warehouses, raptor-pattern flash systems. A proper proofing job lasts 10+ years. Do you clean up pigeon and gull mess? Yes. Guano isn't just dirty - it harbours psittacosis, salmonella and histoplasmosis spores, and the uric acid corrodes lead flashing, paintwork and stonework. We decontaminate to PHE protocols, in full PPE, and dispose of guano as a hazardous waste stream. What about gulls in town centres? Herring and lesser black-backed gulls are a major issue across Liverpool, Wallasey and the Wirral coast. We work with commercial landlords and managing agents on full-roof netting systems, post-and-wire installations and egg/nest management under the appropriate licences. Do you handle foxes and badgers? Yes - non-lethally where possible. Foxes are usually managed through proofing of decking, sheds and outbuildings, plus removal of attractants. Badgers are a protected species under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992 - we work with licensed ecologists and never disturb a sett without the right paperwork. Do you provide reports for insurers, councils and landlords? Every job. We supply photographic evidence, site plans showing proofing locations, materials specifications, manufacturer warranties (typically 10 years on netting and spike systems) and the relevant Wildlife and Countryside Act compliance notes. Pigeons, gulls or wildlife trouble? ## Free site survey within 24 hours. Proofed, decontaminated, signed off. [Book a Free Site Survey](/contact) [07413 012463](tel:+447413012463) ![Marsh Environmental](/__l5e/assets-v1/7695b9f0-22f0-4cbf-9d75-41b5eff06eb3/marsh-logo.png) Specialist bio-hazard, trauma and clearance services across the Wirral, Liverpool and Cheshire. Fully licensed, insured and discreet. 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