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December 12th, 2025
Bird Deterrents & Solutions
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Who we are
Acorn started out as a small family-run business which was formed in 1990. At first, Acorn only specialised in Pest Control. However, due to the Chairman’s drive and expertise, Acorn expanded its service offering cleaning and clearances, part of their daily routine. In October 2021 Acorn expanded into the water hygiene sector and has qualified operatives with over 25 years of experience in the industry.
Acorn has become a successful environmental service company; offering a great range of services to cover all areas, both internal and external for all types of industries, commercial, public and private clients within the North West and beyond, Acorn has more than 200 clients and employs 40 specialist staff members in their field.
Acorn is a family-orientated environmental service company who are happy to assist with any problem. Its target to make a difference to the environment drives its vision to REACT, COMMUNICATE and DELIVER the best service possible to its growing client portfolio.
Choose Acorn’s Bird Deterrent Solutions
Birds are a nuisance in public areas and are known for spreading diseases. Derelict buildings, ledges and roof tops are a few examples of areas providing the perfect roosting ground for birds, including pigeons and gulls.
Not only do bird droppings add to the cleaning costs of commercial and residential buildings, but diseases and mites harbour in these droppings, posing a serious health risk.
Acorn Environment provides solutions, such as pigeon deterrents, to ensure that you can avoid any hazardous health risks. Get in touch to put an end to your bird problems today.
Fully licensed pest controllers
Acorn Environment Services provide a fully licensed, insured and accredited service delivered by a workforce that is both prepared and equipped to provide tailored solutions to all pest problems.
Utilizing a cloud-based infrastructure with live job and vehicle tracking, Acorn Environmental Services adopts a transparent pricing strategy with clear upfront costs along with real-time job updates for convenience and reliability, you can also book and pay safely online.
As the risk profile caused by pests varies according to property and business activities, each query or concern is supported by a fully developed and trusted service that includes undertaking site surveys to ensure customers are provided with honest and appropriate advice, guidance and action to address every need.
Bird Deterrents and Solutions
There is no single way of getting rid of birds and it will often take a combination of methods to get the desired results.
DIY bird control is not recommended due to the diseases associated with certain species.
The best option is to call bird and pest control professionals to review your requirements and advise on the best form of bird removal and pigeon deterrent.
- Spiking – Steel spikes affixed to a plastic base prevents birds from landing.
- Netting – Nylon netting used to exclude birds from certain areas. We have various options, providing a solution for all situations.
- Solar Panel Mesh – Galvanised mesh affixed to the perimeter of your solar panels, using drill-free clips.
- Nest Deterrents – Clear acrylic nest deterrents prevent birds from nesting under the eaves of your property. Ideal solution for discretion.
The best way to discourage birds for good is to remove their food sources, however in busy urban areas this is not always a practical solution. If birds are causing a nuisance at your premises there are a number of solutions that Acorn can offer.
Birds can become particularly troublesome in the colder months, when they look for shelter out of the elements. Ensure that your roof is in good order to help deny access.
Removing bird nests and guano cleaning
Laws and regulations restrict the times of the year when bird nests may be removed. It is illegal to remove gulls’ nests once we are in gull nesting season, for example.
If you’re unsure about whether a nest can be removed, contact The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). Specialist licensing is required to remove a nest so call Acorn Environment to find out more about your options.
Bird guano (or droppings) can contain diseases and other pests, such as mites, so it is strongly advised against cleaning bird-infested areas yourself.
A professional pest control team is certified and equipped to do the work quickly, effectively and safely.
Why choose Acorn
Expert Knowledge & Support
With over 30 years of experience, our onsite teams can quickly and easily handle all types of pest control tasks.
Thorough reports & audits
As members of NPTA and other official bodies, we provide detailed reports and solutions on how to deal with your pest problem.
Dedicated Aftercare & Supporta
Our support doesn’t end with the job, with our teams of experts being on hand to answer any questions you have about aftercare and pest prevention.
Serving nationwide
Our specialist services extend nationwide for your convenience.
Our services
Pest Control & Specialist Cleaning
Pests
Our pest control services deal with every aspect of pest infestation removal. We’ll provide an initial report, remove them, and then advise on how you can keep them from coming back in the future. For pest removal in your home or commercial property, no matter the size or nature of the infestation, trust Acorn Environment Services Ltd.
Water Hygiene
We offer a wide range of water hygiene services, including Legionella risk assessment, water sampling, and the cleaning & disinfection of water tanks. We carry out in-depth audits and follow strict health and safety guidelines designed to keep your water supply safe and hygienic. We also offer bespoke packages for our clients when needed.
Fully Accredited
We are proudly accredited by leading industry bodies including CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, and the Legionella Control Association. These certifications demonstrate our commitment to safety, compliance, and delivering the highest standards in environmental and pest control services.
Speak to a specialist today
Whatever hygiene improvement requirements you may have – from pest removal to commercial cleaning – we want to help. Speak to one of our specialists today to take the first steps towards a cleaner future.
Hear from our clients
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"I had a great experience with Acorn Environment Services. From the first call to the completed service, the team was professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. They took the time to explain the issue, walked me through the treatment plan, and answered all my questions. The service was prompt, thorough, and effective—I noticed a huge improvement right away"
Katie Markey
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"We’ve been using Acorn Environment for our pest control and highly recommend them. Nathan is professional, reliable, and really pleasant to deal with. He explains things clearly, does a thorough job, and always follows up when needed. Great service, we’re very happy to continue using Acorn."
Fiona
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"Absolutely brilliant service from start to finish from George! Everything was handled professionally and efficiently. You can tell he genuinely cares about what he does and about the customers. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone – top quality all round."
Georgia Hayes
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"Absolutely fantastic firm to work with. Pulled me out of some serious problems at the drop of an hat many times. Easy to work with, and competitive prices. Always do what it says on the tin."
Terry Peers
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"We’ve been using this company for water hygiene tests and couldn’t be happier with the service. The team is always punctual, professional, and very thorough in their checks. Reports are clear, detailed, and provided promptly, which gives us real peace of mind that we’re fully compliant."
Holly Turner
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"Amazing business, offers multiple services that we have used numerous times across the whole chain of our business. Professional advice and people that really care and do the job to a very high standard at costs way lower than other contractors that we had quotes from. Quality, effective service every time… "
Keith France
Where's your pest problem?
Frequently asked questions
How can Acorn help me with rodents and vermin?
Acorn is a fully licensed, fully insured and fully accredited service with over 30 years’ experience in providing effective solutions to eradicate and prevent the pest infestations from rodents, vermin and insects.
Each pest query or concern is well considered and thoroughly surveyed by our expert team to ensure all business and property owners receive the best advice and course of action.
Why are birds considered vermin?
Birds are considered vermin for several reasons including their ability to spread diseases and damage properties.
Not unlike rats, birds can carry ectoparasites such as mites which can be transferred to humans and cause diseases such as E. Coli, Salmonella and Ornithosis.
While bird nests can dislodge roof tiles and leave debris in drains and gutters, their droppings are highly corrosive and can damage your home interiors. More so, bird nests attract other pests such as bird mites, fleas and textile beetles, meaning a bird problem can sometimes lead to further pest infestations.
What type of birds are considered vermin?
Feral pigeons, seagulls, house sparrows, collared doves and black-backed gulls are among the birds that are considered vermin.
What treatments do Acorn use to prevent vermin?
Acorn provides effective yet discreet deterrent solutions such as spiking, strips, nets and shoots to undertake the removal of all pests with minimum fuss and disruption.
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