Landfill Bird Control: Falconry

THE PROBLEM

Open-top landfill sites are highly attractive to scavenging gulls, pigeons, and other birds seeking easy access to waste for food. The abundance of food waste makes these sites particularly enticing, leading to significant bird infestations. Besides causing a nuisance, bird activity at landfill sites can also pose health and safety risks, as well as compliance challenges.

THE SOLUTION

Contego employed a proactive approach to bird control by implementing falconry, a natural and effective method to deter birds from landfill sites. Falcons, as birds of prey, naturally deter other birds from entering an area due to their presence. This humane and eco-friendly solution aligns with Contego's commitment to sustainable pest control practices.

THE IMPLEMENTATION

Specialist Training: Contego's technicians undergo specialized training in falconry techniques and handling to effectively utilize birds of prey for bird control purposes. This ensures that the falcons are deployed safely and effectively to deter unwanted bird activity at landfill sites.

Bespoke Systems: In addition to falconry, Contego employs bespoke systems to monitor, report, and map pest problems at individual landfill sites. This data-driven approach allows for proactive management of pest issues, ensuring that sites remain pest-free and compliant with regulations.

Ongoing Maintenance: Contego's commitment to maintaining high standards in waste pest control extends beyond initial implementation. Regular monitoring and maintenance activities are conducted to assess the effectiveness of falconry and other control measures, making necessary adjustments as needed to optimise results.

THE RESULT

The implementation of falconry for bird control at landfill sites has yielded positive results for Contego and its clients. By harnessing the natural predatory instincts of falcons, Contego has successfully deterred scavenging birds from accessing waste at landfill sites, reducing the risk of contamination, minimizing nuisance, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Contego's innovative approach to bird control, utilizing falconry alongside bespoke monitoring and reporting systems, has proven to be highly effective in addressing the challenges posed by bird infestation at landfill sites. By combining expertise in waste pest control with sustainable and humane methods, Contego continues to set industry standards and deliver exceptional results for its clients nationwide.