By Alex A. Kecskes
If you own a commercial building, you no doubt have had problems with pigeons. In most cases, the larger the building, the bigger the problem. For strip malls, commercial centers, warehouses and other large structures, pigeons can cause all sorts of headaches for property managers and property owners.
If your building has a flat roof, pigeon debris, feathers and droppings can damage AC units, ventilators and drainage areas. Pigeons love to gather around rooftop equipment, and as you know, AC units are not cheap. They cost plenty to maintain and repair.
Without proper pigeon control, pigeon debris can stop up rain vents and gutters, causing flooding. Hundreds or even thousands of gallons of water trapped on a long flat roof can lead to structural problems and ultimately roof collapse. Once this occurs, you have a huge problem in terms of damage to inventory inside a building.
Whether your building is covered by a roof made of wood shingles or tiles, pigeons waste can be highly destructive. The acidic content of pigeon droppings can eat into the sub-roofing materials and eventually cause leaks. Bird droppings can also deface and damage your expensive signage—whether your signs are fabricated of metal, wood or plastic. Pigeons can also create an image problem. Bird droppings on entryways, walkways, display windows, benches, umbrellas and nearby lampposts can be a real turn off (and costly daily cleanups for you).
If you own a commercial building, you no doubt have had problems with pigeons. In most cases, the larger the building, the bigger the problem. For strip malls, commercial centers, warehouses and other large structures, pigeons can cause all sorts of headaches for property managers and property owners.
If your building has a flat roof, pigeon debris, feathers and droppings can damage AC units, ventilators and drainage areas. Pigeons love to gather around rooftop equipment, and as you know, AC units are not cheap. They cost plenty to maintain and repair.
Without proper pigeon control, pigeon debris can stop up rain vents and gutters, causing flooding. Hundreds or even thousands of gallons of water trapped on a long flat roof can lead to structural problems and ultimately roof collapse. Once this occurs, you have a huge problem in terms of damage to inventory inside a building.
Whether your building is covered by a roof made of wood shingles or tiles, pigeons waste can be highly destructive. The acidic content of pigeon droppings can eat into the sub-roofing materials and eventually cause leaks. Bird droppings can also deface and damage your expensive signage—whether your signs are fabricated of metal, wood or plastic. Pigeons can also create an image problem. Bird droppings on entryways, walkways, display windows, benches, umbrellas and nearby lampposts can be a real turn off (and costly daily cleanups for you).
Fortunately, there are a variety of effective pigeon control methods you can employ to keep pigeons from returning to your commercial building or strip mall. Before you install these measures, you’ll no doubt be faced with cleanup efforts. Keep in mind that contact with pigeon droppings may pose a health risk. These droppings have been known to cause such diseases as histoplasmosis, cryptococcosis, and psittacosis. So during any clean-up effort, precautions should be taken to protect the public as well as work crews. The use of disposable gloves, eye protection and facemasks are recommended. If clean-up crews are working in enclosed areas, such as attics, respirators should be used.
If you only have an occasional pigeon problem, consider installing a Bird Motel in areas most frequented by pest pigeons. These catch-and-release pigeon control motels are humane and allow you to safely relocate those few stubborn pigeons that simply won’t go away. Bird motels can be placed virtually anywhere pigeons like to gather. The best motels feature an easy-access door and are made of galvanized wire so they won't rust or corrode if left on rooftops.
If you’re being inundated with pest pigeons, you need the granddaddy of pigeon deterrents: the Pigeon Spike. These pigeon control devices have proven themselves time and again in a wide range of commercial applications. Pigeon spikes work because, there’s simply no way birds can negotiate a landing on or near them. The blunted spikes are harmless to birds and maintenance crews. Spikes come in either rigid U.V.-resistant unbreakable polycarbonate or the longer-lasting, slightly more expensive stainless steel models. You can even get spikes in a variety of colors--including white, tan, gray, black, brown, brick red and crystal clear. The spikes are easily glued or screwed to any surface.
If you only have an occasional pigeon problem, consider installing a Bird Motel in areas most frequented by pest pigeons. These catch-and-release pigeon control motels are humane and allow you to safely relocate those few stubborn pigeons that simply won’t go away. Bird motels can be placed virtually anywhere pigeons like to gather. The best motels feature an easy-access door and are made of galvanized wire so they won't rust or corrode if left on rooftops.
If you’re being inundated with pest pigeons, you need the granddaddy of pigeon deterrents: the Pigeon Spike. These pigeon control devices have proven themselves time and again in a wide range of commercial applications. Pigeon spikes work because, there’s simply no way birds can negotiate a landing on or near them. The blunted spikes are harmless to birds and maintenance crews. Spikes come in either rigid U.V.-resistant unbreakable polycarbonate or the longer-lasting, slightly more expensive stainless steel models. You can even get spikes in a variety of colors--including white, tan, gray, black, brown, brick red and crystal clear. The spikes are easily glued or screwed to any surface.
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