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08 July 2026 - News
Managing birds in urban, industrial and rural settings is not an easy challenge for Pest Management. Species such as pigeons, gulls, starlings, and other birds have increasingly developed greater adaptability to human contexts. It is essential to adopt effective, environmentally friendly and regulatory-compliant solutions.
European and Italian regulations protect wild birds, allowing interventions only in motivated cases and through authorized control plans. Such interventions must exclude any violent or lethal method, also in compliance with animal abuse regulations, instead favoring environmentally friendly and safe solutions. This modifies the habitat and promotes the spontaneous movement of birds away to non-problematic areas, without causing harm to other species or the environment.
No removal or deterrence system can be installed without a comprehensive inspection at different times of the day, to record the colony’s movements.
First, it is necessary to determine the pressure and presence of the birds, that is, the intensity of their activity and the potential impact on the affected area. Second, a structural and architectural analysis of the space needs to be conducted, so that appropriate adhesives or fastening systems can be chosen. Finally, the operator must conduct a logistical risk assessment.
Before placing any bollard, it is necessary to clean the contaminated place, a mandatory technical and legal prerequisite (Legislative Decree 81/08). The accumulation of guano, carcasses and nests poses a health and hygiene risk. Additionally, if traces of activity are not removed, pigeons will attempt to recolonize the area by bypassing or damaging installed systems.
The remediation involves the following phases:
Among the professional systems used for bird control we can find:
Optical gels
Innovative and discreet solution, ideal for the protection of historical assets and monuments, but also for civil and industrial areas. Colkim markets Bird Free, the innovative multisensory optical gel, composed of a blend of natural oils, peppermint extract, lemongrass and beeswax.
Pin bollards
They represent a standard solution for linear and narrow surfaces such as windowsills, cornices and gutters. Pin bollards physically prevent the birds from supporting their legs. They are made of weather-resistant material, the tips should be blunt or rounded to prevent injury to birds.
Ornithotechnical nets
It is a safe and effective system ideal for the protection of large and complex spaces such as internal courtyards, cloisters, porticoes, attics, facades and valuable architectural contexts. The nets, made of material resistant to various atmospheric agents, completely prevent access to the birds.
Birdwire or dancing thread
Low visual impact system for linear surfaces exposed to medium-low pressure. It does not physically prevent contact, but creates an unstable and oscillating support surface, thanks to an elastic effect, which destabilizes the bird upon landing, causing it to move away.
Electrostatic system
Highly discreet, it is ideal for monuments, historic buildings and complex linear surfaces. It does not cause permanent physical damage to birds, but releases a high-voltage, low-amperage discharge upon contact, inducing an immediate receding reflex and discouraging return.
Barriers for photovoltaic systems
Nesting under panels can cause drops in energy efficiency, chemical-corrosive degradation from guano, and fire risks. To solve the problem, physical perimeter barriers can be installed that prevent access to the birds, while still ensuring ventilation of the panels.
Volatile clearance systems require periodic checks, carried out by the specialized personnel who provided the installation, to ensure maximum efficiency, safety and durability over time. During monitoring activities, the tensioning of the networks is checked, electrical tests are performed on the electrostatic control units and the performance of the optical gels is evaluated. In parallel, it is essential to adopt structural and hygienic preventive measures to reduce the attractiveness of the environment. Proper waste management, sealing access to buildings and eliminating food sources help limit infestations and prevent the return of birds.