Rentokil have issued a warning regarding gulls and other pest birds as Dublin sees the highest level of activity so far this year.
August is typically the time of year when gulls are nesting. They can become extremely aggressive and protective of their young. They are also likely to harass or try to steal food from members of the public and raid waste bins in search of food to bring back to the nest.
Bird droppings can also present a hazard as they can contain bacteria including E. coli and Salmonella and can lead to the spread of infections through surface contamination, inhaling bacteria from dried droppings, or being transferred by bird mites, which can bite people.
