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Learn about options for Bird Control
of pigeons,
starlings and other problem bird pests
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Some birds can be real
pests
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Pigeons roost on building ledges, causing defacement and health risks from
their droppings.
Starlings and sparrows often nest inside roof voids,
causing thousands of minute bird mites to enter the premises.
The bites of bird mites are 10 times worse than fleas and cause severe skin
irritation and blotching. |
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Various long term bird control deterrent systems or products can be used
where pigeons are a problem.
This may include installation of plastic or stainless steel spikes on ledges
or other roosting areas; post and spring wire barriers and bird netting
to exclude pigeons from particular areas. |
In some areas, shooting of pigeons may be allowed as
approved by National Parks & Wildlife Service and the local police authorities.
Live trapping and humane disposal of the pigeons is also permitted in
certain circumstances.
Contact your pest control professional for
an on site inspection, service quotation and advice as to the recommended
service or product best suited to the situation. |
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Other Bird Control Services
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Starlings and
sparrows nesting in roof voids can cause a bird
mite (sometimes called "bird lice") infestation to become a serious
problem inside the home.
As noted above, the bites of bird mites are 10
times worse than fleas and cause severe skin irritation and blotching,
particularly to children or people with sensitive skin.
Bird mite pest control may
include the use of an insecticidal spray treatment of the bird
mite infestation in the immediate bird nesting areas using a synthetic
pyrethroid insecticide prior to removal of the bird nesting materials.
Affected roof void areas
may be treated with a permethrin dust. In addition, any bird mite infested
areas in the living quarters of the home may be treated with natural
pyrethrins, as applied through a fogging machine that disperses the natural
pyrethrin insecticide to penetrate into nooks and crannies where the bird
mite may congregate.
CONSUMER NOTE: It is essential to block off
entry points to ensure birds cannot rebuild a nest in the roof void.
We also recommend the galvanized vermin wire or similar products for bird
proofing of domestic and commercial buildings. |
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Learn about other common household pests
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1995 - updated:
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