Pigeon Control: Keep Pigeons off your Property
Pigeons can quickly become a costly nuisance to property owners. They multiply rapidly, growing from a single pair to a noisy, destructive flock. They prefer lofty spaces and will nest and roost around rooftop AC units, circulating air vents, signage, solar panels and other semi-concealed areas. All these areas can be significantly damaged if pigeon control efforts are delayed.
Much of the damage caused by these pest birds is due to their droppings. Besides being unsightly, these acidic droppings eat into metal, plastic, vinyl, wood and even stone. This waste also poses health risks, as it is capable of transmitting such diseases as Histoplasmosis and West Nile Virus. If your property stores, processes or serves food, it’s imperative that measures be implemented as soon as these “rats with wings” arrive.
Which Pigeon Control Products are Best?
Here are a number of humane and effective products most often recommended by the bird control pros at Bird B Gone:
• Bird Net 2000 Heavy Duty Netting. This rugged netting blocks out pigeons and other birds. It’s ideal for overhangs and other semi-enclosed areas. The netting is easy to install using Bird B Gone’s complete line of professional grade installation hardware. Made of a tough UV-stabilized polyethylene mesh, industrial strength Bird Net 2000 is extremely durable, rot and waterproof, and flame resistant. The netting comes in several area sizes and colors (black, stone or white) to blend in with its background. Bird Net 2000 is often specified in architectural plans and is backed by a 10-Year Guarantee.
• Stainless Steel Bird Spikes. Ideal for keeping pigeons away from rooftops, parapet walls, light fixtures and other flat or curved surfaces, Bird B Gone bird spikes continue to be used by building owners worldwide. The spikes come in 1-, 3-, 5- and 8-inch splay widths to provide increasingly wider areas of protection—up to 10 inches wide. These rugged spiked strips feature a patented “bend-and-crush” design, which means the spikes are firmly embedded in an unbreakable UV-protected polycarbonate base. This flexible base bends a full 360 degrees, so it can easily “follow” a variety of curved mounting surfaces.
• Bird Jolt Flat Track Kit. This low-profile, electric track system produces a harmless electric shock that “educates” pigeons to stay off ledges, signage, parapet walls and similar surfaces. Lightweight and flexible, the track is easy to install—it bends 360° without compromising its electrical integrity. It’s the only electric track bird deterrent system with patented anti-arcing and glue troughs designs for improved safety and performance. Available in six colors.
• Bird Spider 360. This multi-legged “Daddy Long Legs” device intimidates birds and prevents them from landing on AC units, lights, signs and rooftops. Ruggedly designed for outdoor use, it features marine grade stainless steel “arms” in four leg lengths to protect diameters up to 8 feet. A PVC base allows the Spider to be easily placed wherever groups of birds gather most often.
• Solar Bird Chase Super Sonic. This device emits pre-recorded distress and predator calls that intimidate as many as 22 species of birds—including pigeons. Ideal for deterring birds from lofty, hard to reach areas, the device is water resistant, programmable, and comes with a built-in speaker that will cover up to an acre. Because it’s solar powered, no AC access is needed, so it can be placed wherever birds gather most often. The natural bird sounds will not bother customers, employees or tenants.
Other Preventive Steps
In addition to pigeon control products, there are a few steps you can take to rid your property of these types of nuisance birds. These include keeping trash containers closed, eliminating water puddles (caused by rain or sprinklers), and discouraging visitors and employees from feeding them.
Expert Assistance
If you’re unsure about which product would work best for your specific issue. Bird B Gone has over 80 years of combined experience in the field of bird control. We can help you with product selection, installation and cleanup. Just call us at (888) 570-0360 for a catalog, pricing, or product samples or email us at nobirds@birdbgone.com. We also work with a network of authorized