Why Urban Pigeons are Tireless Nasty Pests
For property owners throughout the world, urban pigeons have become a huge pest. Around urban settings in particular, pigeons will gather in large numbers, creating problems for municipalities and commercial building sites. Millions are spent every year in maintenance and repairs caused by urban pigeon droppings and nesting activities. Pigeon droppings can be highly destructive, eating into wood, plastic, vinyl and stone surfaces. Removing these droppings is both difficult and expensive. Urban pigeon nests will often block gutters and rainwater pipes, causing extensive water damage. Pigeon activity is frequently responsible for lifting roof tiles and shingles, allowing water to enter a building or structure.
How to Get Rid of Urban Pigeons
Another problem with urban pigeons is that they are difficult to remove. The best way to get rid of these “rats with wings” is to be pro active with professional level pigeon deterrents. Here’s what the bird control pros at Bird B Gone recommend to solve the urban pigeon problem.
• Stainless Steel Bird Spikes. Used the world over to get rid of urban pigeons from rooftops, parapet walls, light fixtures and other flat or curved surfaces, Bird B Gone bird spikes have become the preferred choice many property owners and municipalities. 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 Net 2000 Heavy Duty Netting. Ideal for excluding urban pigeons from overhangs and other semi-enclosed areas, this rugged 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.
• Bird Jolt Flat Track Kit. Designed to “educate” urban pigeons to stay off ledges, signage, parapet walls and similar building surfaces, this low-profile, electric track produces a harmless electric shock. 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 spindly, multi-legged device gets rid of urban pigeons 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 pigeons gather most often.
• Bird Wire. A proven urban pigeon deterrent, this post-and-wire system discourages pigeons from landing on ledges, rails, signs, rooftops, and many other curved or flat surfaces. The system, uses a wire attached to springs, which are attached to posts, walls or other fixed mounts. When pigeons land on the wire, the system causes them to wobble, zig and zag, making them feel very insecure. This quickly prompts birds to move on to another more secure landing zone.
• Solar Bird Chase Super Sonic. Urban pigeons react to the pre-recorded distress and predator calls emitted by this device and leave. Ideal for getting rid of pigeons 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 pigeons gather most often. The natural bird sounds will not bother customers, employees or tenants.
Other Deterrent Measures
Urban pigeons are constantly on the lookout for food and water. So another way to ensure they stay away is to keep trash containers closed, eliminate water puddles (caused by rain or sprinklers), and discourage visitors and employees from feeding them.
Backed by Expert Assistance
If you’re unsure about which product would work best to get rid of urban pigeons, 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.