Bird Control: How to Deal with Pest Pigeons

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Although they may seem relatively harmless, pigeons can pose a serious risk to your health and the health of your family. They can also cause extensive damage to your property. Below is a guide to the dangers posed by pigeons and some steps you can take to help to deal with them.

Damage to Property

Because pigeons will often nest in attic spaces and HVAC units that are attached to the roof, they can very easily cause extensive damage to your property. Pigeon droppings are acidic and will eventually corrode surfaces if they are not cleaned or removed. Pigeons also have a habit of pecking at the filters of HVAC units, leading to unfiltered air entering your property and damage to the air conditioning system.

Health Risk

Pigeon droppings can contain a lot of nasty things. They may contain fungus, which can become airborne. If you breathe in the spores of this fungus, you can develop respiratory problems such as histoplasmosis. Histoplasmosis can cause headaches, fever, dry cough, aching muscles and discomfort in the chest. In extreme cases, it can be fatal; although, it can normally be successfully treated using antifungal drugs. Pigeon droppings may also contain traces of salmonella and E.coli which can cause serious infections and food poisoning.

DIY Bird Control

There are several steps you can take to help to reduce and eliminate any problems pigeons may be causing on your property:

  • Remove Food Sources. You should ensure that your remove any potential food sources which could be attracting and sustaining any pigeons near your home. You can do this by removing any bird feeders from your garden and ensuring that any cat or dog bowls are covered.
  • Remove Nest. If you locate any nest within your attic space or other areas of your property, you should remove and depose of it. Before you do this, you should ensure that you are wearing gloves, eye protection and an industrial dust or face mask. This will help to protect you from the health hazards listed above.
  • Install Deterrents. You can also install spikes, wires and mesh on your roof and gutters to help to deter pigeons from landing or nesting in these areas.

Professional Pest Control

If your DIY attempts to remove or control the local pigeon population prove unsuccessful, you should call in a professional pest control company. They will be able to use specialist techniques to trap and remove the birds. If you require further information about how best to remove or control pigeons and other birds on your property, contact a pest control company today.

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