Gull Control Specialists

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    We Specialise in Gull Control

    The UK is home to 6 species of gull: Great Black-backed Gull (Larus Marinus), Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus Fuscus), Herring Gull (Larus Argentatus), Black-headed Gull (Larus Ridibundus), Common Gull (Larus Canus) and Kittiwake (Rissa Tridactyla).

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    ASW'S technician will carry out the required visits and we will be at the end of the phone if you need us.

    Pest Info

    (Laridae) As with all birds, they are protected by the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 though can be controlled under certain circumstances. They are known scavengers at domestic and commercial sites looking for food as well as flocking in great numbers and waste handling and landfill sites. They are a reasonably large bird and have been known to be aggressive towards people when looking for food.

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    Gulls

    Appearance

    • Great black-backed gulls - 64-78cm in length, wings are black with white tips, beak is yellow with a red spot, legs are pink
    • Lesser black-backed gulls - 52-64cm in length, wings are dark grey with black tips, beak is yellow with a red spot, legs are yellow
    • Herring gull - 55-64cm in length, wings are a silver grey with white spots and black tips, beak is yellow with a red spot, legs are pink
    • Black-headed gull - 34-37cm in length, wings are pale grey above with white flecks on tips and black underneath, beak is red with a black tip, legs are red
    • Common gull - 40-44cm in length, wings are medium grey, beak is a green-yellow, legs are green-yellow
    • Kittiwake - 38-40cm in length, wings are pale grey with black tips, beak is yellow, legs are brown-black

    Habits

    • Often seen in large flocks both inland and coastal
    • Favour high up nesting sites on building roofs and warehouses etc
    • Can roost in many thousands on inland water sources such as reservoirs

    Life Cycle

    • Start to breed from 5 years old
    • Eggs laid in April or May, up to three eggs laid at 2 or 3 day intervals
    • Usually only 1 successful clutch per season
    • Life expectancy of up to 25 years

    Testimonials

    "Craig was super-knowledgeable and dealt with my issue quickly and efficiently. Great backoffice too, each time I called, they answered and organised a callout within 24 hours. Would recommend highly."

    Craig Avent
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    "ASW is a very professional company. We contacted them regarding a bed bug issue and they sent their technician very promptly. Rob was very kind and knowledgeable and gave us a very straightforward and well informed judgement of how best to proceed. With his help and experience we were able to successfully treated the apartment and have not seen any bed bugs since. Would recommend!"

    Daniel Marchand
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    "Very responsive, punctual, effectively eradicated the hornets, and their service includes a guarantee, so if not completely eradicated they will return to site -unnecessary in our case."

    Steve Darling
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    "I was really impressed with the service, I contacted them on a Sunday afternoon and was contacted within the hour!! I mentioned it was not urgent , however, they were out the following morning and got rid of the wasp nest that was bothering us. The wasps have gone!! Service was very professional and friendly and it was explained exactly what was going to happen - if needed again would definitely use. Highly recommend."

    Joanna Lindsay
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    "Craig was super-knowledgeable and dealt with my issue quickly and efficiently. Great backoffice too, each time I called, they answered and organised a callout within 24 hours. Would recommend highly."

    Craig Avent
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    "ASW is a very professional company. We contacted them regarding a bed bug issue and they sent their technician very promptly. Rob was very kind and knowledgeable and gave us a very straightforward and well informed judgement of how best to proceed. With his help and experience we were able to successfully treated the apartment and have not seen any bed bugs since. Would recommend!"

    Daniel Marchand
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    "Very responsive, punctual, effectively eradicated the hornets, and their service includes a guarantee, so if not completely eradicated they will return to site -unnecessary in our case."

    Steve Darling
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    "I was really impressed with the service, I contacted them on a Sunday afternoon and was contacted within the hour!! I mentioned it was not urgent , however, they were out the following morning and got rid of the wasp nest that was bothering us. The wasps have gone!! Service was very professional and friendly and it was explained exactly what was going to happen - if needed again would definitely use. Highly recommend."

    Joanna Lindsay
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