A NORTH-west councillor is asking for help to save residents from the scourge of pigeons.

Paul Carey said Blairdardie residents have contacted him about the number of birds and their droppings across the area.

But the Drumchapel/Anniesland member acknowledged the problem wasn’t limited to Blairdardie and he has written to authorities looking for a solution. He said “any” option should be considered.

He told the Post: “I’ve been contacted by a number of residents in the Blairdardie area regarding the amount of pigeons and pigeon droppings in the area.

“Apparently this is getting out of hand. It’s almost on the verge of an epidemic.

“A number of residents have been complaining about pigeons roosting in their verandas and up in their roofs. The amount of droppings coming down the buildings and into the back courts is awful.

“There is a lot of kids in the Blairdardie area and knowing that pigeons carry a lot of diseases this could pose a health hazard or lead to health issues within the area.”

He continued: “I am very much hoping both organisations will work together to find a solution.

“This concern has been raised on more than one occasion and is now so bad that it is beginning to blight people’s lives.”

Glasgow City Council said their pest control services don’t deal with birds and they are the responsibility of property owners.

Jackie Morris, GHA’s north west area director, told the Post: “We understand there is a long-standing issue with pigeons across Blairdardie and we’ve been working with the community to resolve this.

“As well as regularly cleaning up droppings and installing spikes on the window sills and roofs of some buildings, we’ve recently tested a noise system which helps scare the pigeons away.”