What can I do to help prevent the spread of Bird
Flu (Avian Influenza) in the UK?
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
(DEFRA) are the government department most active in helping to
prevent the spread of Avian Influenza or "Bird ‘Flu"
in the UK. DIY PCS.co.uk are working closely with our customers
to advise and supply suitable preventative equipment as recommended
by DEFRA. Should you wish to speak to one of our experts regarding
the latest advice from DEFRA please do not hesitate to contact us
on 01772 310200.
Avian Influenza or “Bird ‘Flu” has now arrived
in the UK. As part of their preparations for this arrival the government,
through DEFRA, issued a booklet, “Preparing for Avian Influenza
– Separating flocks from wild birds” (available as a
download from the website www.defra.gov.uk). This booklet suggests
that in the event of the disease being found in the UK the keepers
of bird flocks will be REQUIRED BY LAW to keep them indoors or otherwise
isolate them from wild birds. If you cannot keep your birds indoors
then you will have to provide other means of isolating them from
the wild bird population and possible infection. You will need to
minimise the chance of wild birds landing close to your birds, mingling
with them and contaminating their water and feed supplies. Highly
pathogenic bird flu can also be spread via the droppings from infected
wild birds and so you will need to ensure that your flock is kept
clear of these droppings.
Our range of bird netting provides a simple method of creating
physical barriers between your flock and possibly infected wild
birds, DEFRA recommend a mesh size of no more than 25mm. Once the
bird netting is in place it can be complemented by the strategic
placing of pigeon spikes in roosting spots around your property
to reduce the risk from infected droppings.
How long does it take for the electronic pest repellers to work?
All methods of pest control, be it trapping, poisoning or repelling,
can take variable amounts of time to succeed. This is due to the
fact that a pest infestation of any kind can be present for a multitude
of reasons. In most cases our customers find that their pest problem
has either fully cleared or dramatically reduced within 2-4 weeks;
however, in some cases it can take as long as 6 weeks. The Bite
Shield works immediately.
My home is not a detached property, is this a problem?
It can be. If you live in a semi-detached home, an apartment, or
a terraced house you may have to consider your neighbours. Regardless
of what pest control method you or a professional pest control company
employ, you are still likely to suffer from occasional pest activity
if your neighbour continues to provide an environment conducive
to pest life and reproduction. There is nothing anyone or any product
can do about this. Pest repellers create a hostile environment that
the pests would rather not be in and to this end you will be employing
the best way of keeping your property pest free.
How can I tell if the pest repellers are working?
Quite simply the pest will go away, but there are other ways. The
units have LED's to indicate that the unit is functioning correctly.
You may also experience an increase in pest activity within the
first few weeks of use. This is due to the effects of the unit disorientating
and agitating the pests. So hostile will your home become, that
the pests may enter the property from cavity walls or loft areas,
in an attempt to escape. It is important to stress that this does
not happen very often.
My PR30-3C ultrasonic units are making a noise. Is this normal?
Yes, the ultrasonic units make a slight clicking noise whilst moving
through the varying frequencies.
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