Birds May Look Harmless. The Damage They Cause Is Anything But
Pigeons and other pest birds are among the most underestimated property threats in South Africa. Their droppings are highly acidic, corroding metal surfaces, staining brickwork, blocking gutters, and causing long-term damage to roofs, solar panels, air conditioning units, and building facades. Beyond the structural damage, bird droppings carry over sixty transmissible diseases including salmonella, E. coli, and histoplasmosis, creating a serious health risk for anyone living or working in the affected property.
At Khera Care, our licensed operators conduct a thorough site assessment to understand the species involved, the roosting and nesting patterns, and the specific areas of the property being affected. We then design and install a humane bird deterrent solution tailored to your property, one that discourages birds from landing and roosting without causing them harm. We serve residential homeowners, commercial property managers, industrial facilities, warehouses, and body corporates across Gauteng and surrounding provinces, providing professional installations that deliver visible, lasting results
What Our Bird Control Service Covers
Here is a breakdown of what is included in a standard Khera Care bird control service:
- Full site bird activity assessment
- Species & behaviour identification
- Bird spike installation
- Bird netting installation
- Solar panel bird proofing
- Roosting & nesting site treatment
- Bird dropping removal & sanitisation
- Roof & ledge deterrent installation
- Gutter & drainage protection
- Post-installation follow-up inspection
Humane Solutions That Actually Work Long Term
Effective bird control is not simply a matter of placing a few spikes and hoping for the best. Birds are intelligent and adaptable, they will find alternative roosting spots on the same property if the deterrent solution is incomplete or incorrectly installed. At Khera Care, we conduct a thorough site assessment before recommending any solution, mapping out all active roosting and nesting areas across the property. We then design a deterrent layout that closes off every viable landing and roosting point, using a combination of bird spikes, tensioned wire systems, and bird netting depending on the surface type and the species involved. Our installations are discreet, structurally sound, and designed to last.
Solar panel bird proofing is one of our most requested bird control services in Gauteng. Pigeons nesting beneath solar panels cause significant damage to wiring and panel frames, void manufacturer warranties, and reduce energy output through shading and dropping contamination. We install purpose-designed mesh systems around the perimeter of your panel array that prevent birds from accessing the space underneath while maintaining full ventilation and airflow. All materials used are UV-stabilised and weather-resistant, designed to perform in the Gauteng climate for years without deterioration. Before any installation we remove existing nests and droppings and sanitise the affected area, ensuring a clean and healthy starting point for the deterrent system.
