Hawking & Falconry Bird Control Services
Our accredited bird control services use hawks and falcons to humanely disperse nuisance birds and reduce repeat nesting on commercial sites. With 30+ years’ experience and membership in the National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA), we’ll help reduce fouling, complaints, and repeat nesting without intrusive spikes or netting.
Rated 4.7 ⭐| 200+ active clients across North West & Yorkshire
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How do hawking & falconry bird control services work?
Hawking and falconry bird control works by using birds of prey to discourage pest birds from nesting around your building. Common pest birds include:
- Pigeons
- Gulls
- Starlings
- Corvids
It’s also a safe and humane option that reduces harm to wildlife, making it a strong fit for commercial and public-facing spaces.
Do hawking bird control services work better than spikes or netting?
Yes, hawking bird control is a much better alternative to roof spikes or netting. While these methods simply block specific areas or potential nest openings, hawking changes the birds’ behaviour across the entire site by introducing a real predator presence.
- Hawking encourages pigeons and gulls to leave the area altogether, rather than simply moving to another safe perch.
- Removes the need for permanent fixtures across rooflines and façades – perfect for public-facing and heritage buildings.
- Hawking bird control is discreet, non-lethal, and minimises disruption to your daily operations.
Why choose Acorn for bird control services?
Industry-recognised
Our expert team follows recognised best practice from the NPTA, so you can be sure our bird control services are lawful, humane, and professional.
30+ years’ experience
With decades of experience under our belt, you can trust us to quickly choose the best approach without wasting your time or disrupting your operations.
End-to-end bird management
Our bird control service is supported by additional proofing and clean-down services where needed, so you don’t have to juggle contractors
Audit–ready service
Every visit is recorded digitally on a personalised client portal (via ServiceTracker) with time-stamped notes and documentation, like visit summaries, photos, and more.
Available across the North West and Yorkshire
You can count on our expert team to deliver quicker surveys, tighter follow-ups, and clearer accountability across the region.
What’s included in our commercial bird control services?
Our commercial bird control services include everything needed to keep your site clear of nuisance birds, reduce repeat roosting and nesting, and support compliance with wildlife and health & safety requirements.
Site survey
We assess bird activity on-site, pinpoint hotspots and attractants (food, waste), and factor in access and health & safety requirements.
Targeted deployment
The right bird of prey is chosen to disrupt current bird activity during our first visit, which is then followed by scheduled reinforcement flights to stop birds returning.
Ongoing control and reporting
If activity increases (e.g. nesting season or site changes), we schedule follow-up flights, recommend targeted proofing where needed, and provide clear reports and next steps to support compliance.
Book your free bird control survey
If nuisance birds are causing mess, damage or disruption on your site, our NPTA-accredited bird control team can help. We’ll assess bird activity, recommend the right approach for your building and risk areas, and agree next steps to keep birds away long-term – at a time that suits you.
What birds do we control using hawking and falconry?
Gulls
Aggressive during nesting season, creating constant noise and fouling high-traffic areas.
Pigeons
Known for heavy fouling, blocking gutters, and staining facades and signage.
Starlings
Create intense noise and hygiene risks around entrances, car parks, and service areas.
Corvids (crows, magpies, jackdaws)
Bold, intelligent birds that often scavenge waste and industrial sites, causing hassle and spreading litter.
Who uses our bird control services?
- Industrial and logistics: Reduce fouling and slip risks by dispersing pigeons and gulls from steelwork, loading bays and outdoor walkways.
- Food production and supply: Protect hygiene standards by discouraging birds from settling near waste handling points and equipment zones.
- Retail parks and shopping centres: Reduce customer complaints and cleaning costs by moving birds away from public bins and stopping them from fouling in high-footfall areas.
- Leisure venues: Improve visitor experience by reducing the presence of gulls around spectator and catering zones – without installing intrusive fixtures or netting.
- Farms and Red Tractor-assured sites: Reduce bird access to feed and storage areas to help meet assurance scheme standards like Red Tractor.
- Councils and public spaces: Keep public areas presentable by discouraging birds from fouling entrances, monuments, and civic buildings where appearance matters.
Are hawk-based bird control services safe and legal?
Yes, professional hawk-based bird control is a safe, legal way to deter pest birds. Our approach is carried out with full respect for the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, which protects wild birds and their active nests.
All work is carried out by experienced, trained falconers and bird control professionals. Every procedure is auditable and aligned with NPTA (National Pest Technicians Association) best practices.
For live, public-facing sites, we also put safety controls in place and schedule visits to minimise disruption – in line with safe working principles laid out by the HSE (Health and Safety Executive). When operating on roofs, all work is planned and delivered by competent experts familiar with the Work at Height Regulations 2005.
What are the benefits of falconry bird control services on commercial sites?
From public perception to auditable reporting, there are several benefits for commercial sites using falconry bird control.
- Changes behaviour across your site: Hawking introduces a real predator presence to discourage birds from settling across your site, not just one ledge or roof corner.
- Make it harder for birds to ignore: As flights change over time, it’s far less predictable than static deterrents that birds learn to ignore after a while.
- Highly discreet: You won’t need to install any obvious spikes, wires, or netting across your most prominent façades and customer areas.
- More structured and auditable: Clear, documented visit updates and next-step recommendations highlight the steps you’re taking to remove nuisance birds for audits.
Hawking bird control FAQs
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Book your free bird control survey now
Ready to get rid of nuisance birds? Book a bird control survey now for expert advice and support from our team.
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