Wellington's Leading Bird Control Experts
Birds can cause more than just unsightly mess around your property. Their droppings and nesting materials can damage roofs, stain paint, block gutters, and even spread diseases to people and pets. Some species may also pose risks to children and animals, while discouraging New Zealand’s beautiful native birds from visiting. At Total Pest Control, we provide effective bird management solutions you can rely on to protect your home and family.
Our Process For Bird Control
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Inspection
Get in touch – Simply fill out our online form or give us a call to speak with one of our technicians and book a site visit.
Meet & Greet – When we arrive, our technician will introduce themselves and ask you to share everything you know about the problem, pointing out problem areas. We’ll then review everything and provide you with our plan of action and a quote so you know exactly what to expect.
Control
- Caging Off Areas – Using wire to cage off areas that have a lot of angles and step-outs.
- Netting Off Areas – Using netting to block birds from entering certain spaces.
- Adhesive Glues – Applied on surfaces to deter birds from landing there again.
- Ultrasonic / Fake Predators – Using sound devices or decoys to scare birds away.
- And More! – We can combine methods depending on your property and the bird problem.
Maintenance
Maintaining the bird control is important, assessing and cleaning whatever control measure we installed every few months is vital for the longevity of our install and or products. Our team will fill you in on the day of the Bird Control
Common Birds We Deal With
Even though some of these birds may appear beautiful, they pose serious problems and are classified as pests:
Blackbird
- Males are black with an orange beak and eye-ring, measuring 250mm in length and weighing 90 grams.
- Immature males have brown wings and bodies with patches of black and dark brown bills.
- Females are dark brown with streaky undersides, matching the male's size.
Feral Pigeon
- Adults are about 330mm tall and weigh 400 grams.
- They have blue-grey bodies with glossy green and purple necks, grey beaks, and pink feet.
House Sparrow
- Males have chestnut-brown heads, black and brown streaked backs, and greyish-brown underparts. Their beaks turn black during breeding season.
- Females are lighter brown with similar features and weigh the same (around 30 grams).
Mynah (Myna)
- Males and females are chocolate brown with black heads and necks, yellow beaks, eyepatches, and legs. White wing patches are visible when flying.
Starling
- During breeding, males and females have glossy black-purple heads and breasts, with yellow beaks. Females have a pink beak base, and males have blue.
- They have yellow-buff speckled wings and underbodies, are 210mm long, and weigh 85 grams.
Magpie
- Males have white necks, mantles, rumps, and shoulder patches with black upper tails.
- Females look similar but have grey mantles and less iridescent black feathers. Both have blue-grey beaks and red eyes. Females are aggressive when protecting their young.
Red-Billed Gull
- Measuring 330mm in length and weighing 230 grams, they have pale grey wings, white-tipped black flight feathers, red eye-rings, and long straight red beaks.
Welcome Swallow
- These birds are 140-160mm long, weighing 9-20 grams. They have rufous coloring on their foreheads and necks, orange and white underparts, and blue-brown backs.
Why Pest Birds Are a Problem
Pest birds aren’t just a nuisance—they can pose significant health risks. Some species carry diseases that are easily transmissible to humans, making them a public health concern. Bird droppings are another issue; they can deface buildings, vehicles, and other surfaces, causing damage and requiring costly cleaning.