Treat with caution: Pest control callouts regarding gulls up 50%

The return of outdoor dining in June is when pest birds "are most likely to harass or try to steal food from members of the public". File picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

The public is being warned to treat seagulls and other pest birds with caution.

It comes as one pest control company reported a 50% increase in callouts to deal with such birds when compared with the same period last year.