by Fran Prisco
Pigeons that are a pest in our cities and suburbs across the Nation are ancestors of the Rock Dove. Rock Doves built their nests high on rock cliffs, very similar to our city buildings of today. Pigeon nests are made up of loose twigs and other material that is found nearby. Along with nesting material, pigeons also leave behind a mess with their droppings and molted feathers. Each year building owners spend thousands to get rid of pigeons from their buildings.
Clean up First
Before installing any type of bird control system, it is important to do a thorough cleanup. It is best to power wash or spray bird droppings down and remove them while wet. Dried bird droppings can cause dust which when breathed in may carry any of 60 plus communicable diseases. Bird Droppings are also acidic and can quickly erode building and roofing materials, not to mention that they are a safety hazard on sidewalks, causing slip and fall accidents.
Pigeons that are a pest in our cities and suburbs across the Nation are ancestors of the Rock Dove. Rock Doves built their nests high on rock cliffs, very similar to our city buildings of today. Pigeon nests are made up of loose twigs and other material that is found nearby. Along with nesting material, pigeons also leave behind a mess with their droppings and molted feathers. Each year building owners spend thousands to get rid of pigeons from their buildings.
Clean up First
Before installing any type of bird control system, it is important to do a thorough cleanup. It is best to power wash or spray bird droppings down and remove them while wet. Dried bird droppings can cause dust which when breathed in may carry any of 60 plus communicable diseases. Bird Droppings are also acidic and can quickly erode building and roofing materials, not to mention that they are a safety hazard on sidewalks, causing slip and fall accidents.
Bird Control Products to Get Rid of Pigeons:
Bird Spikes are probably the easiest to install and one of the most effective bird deterrents. They are ideal for roof edges and peaks, parapet walls, windowsills and ledges. Installing bird spikes is as easy and gluing or screwing onto the surface. Be sure to cover the entire surface with bird spikes so that the pigeons do not have anywhere to land. Once installed the spikes are virtually invisible and very easy to maintain.
Electronic Bird Repellers are electrified track that give pigeons a small “jolt” when they touch the track. They are easily installed on parapet walls, roof edges and peaks, ledges and even channel letters. Install the track with an outdoor adhesive and connect to a solar or direct charger. When the pigeons are “Zapped” by the electrical current running through the track, they will change their landing and roosting habits and find another more comfortable area. Electric bird deterrents are low profile, usually no more than ¼” high, which does not take away from the buildings aesthetics. These bird control tracks are one of the most specified systems by architects, government offices and contractors.
Bird Spiders are used when pigeons are a problem on roof top machinery such as A.C. Units, vents and air handlers. Pigeons will often land and roost on roof top A.C. units because all of their needs are provided, water, rocks or stones and shelter. Installing bird spiders on these units will get rid of birds from the rooftops. The Bird Spider is a visual and physical bird deterrent used to prevent large birds from landing. The Bird Spiders’ “arms” bounce and sway in the wind. This creates a visual distraction that frightens birds away from the treated area.
Bird Spikes are probably the easiest to install and one of the most effective bird deterrents. They are ideal for roof edges and peaks, parapet walls, windowsills and ledges. Installing bird spikes is as easy and gluing or screwing onto the surface. Be sure to cover the entire surface with bird spikes so that the pigeons do not have anywhere to land. Once installed the spikes are virtually invisible and very easy to maintain.
Electronic Bird Repellers are electrified track that give pigeons a small “jolt” when they touch the track. They are easily installed on parapet walls, roof edges and peaks, ledges and even channel letters. Install the track with an outdoor adhesive and connect to a solar or direct charger. When the pigeons are “Zapped” by the electrical current running through the track, they will change their landing and roosting habits and find another more comfortable area. Electric bird deterrents are low profile, usually no more than ¼” high, which does not take away from the buildings aesthetics. These bird control tracks are one of the most specified systems by architects, government offices and contractors.
Bird Spiders are used when pigeons are a problem on roof top machinery such as A.C. Units, vents and air handlers. Pigeons will often land and roost on roof top A.C. units because all of their needs are provided, water, rocks or stones and shelter. Installing bird spiders on these units will get rid of birds from the rooftops. The Bird Spider is a visual and physical bird deterrent used to prevent large birds from landing. The Bird Spiders’ “arms” bounce and sway in the wind. This creates a visual distraction that frightens birds away from the treated area.
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