Any Arizonian who has had unwanted birds nesting in the eaves of their homes knows the need for pigeon control Phoenix. In this warm region, these fow...
Any Arizonian who has had unwanted birds nesting in the eaves of their homes knows the need for pigeon control Phoenix. In this warm region,
these fowl will lay eggs all year long, approximately one or two a month. The nestlings are grown in four to six weeks, during which time another couple of eggs may already have been laid.
In no time at all, a serious pest control problem may have developed. These birds love to nest in gutters, attics, HVAC units, or pretty much any place that is up high and protected from the weather. They have a diet that can range from grains and insects to human food, and as such, they have been very successful at nesting in areas where people live.
Their fecal matter is acidic enough to damage automobiles and other metal structures, including metal girders on bridges. They can nest on roofs in flocks, which can result in gutters and rain-off areas to become clogged. Standing water left behind in this acidic environment can result in leaks quickly.
Not only is their feces an environmental problem, but it can be a health hazard as well. Signs are being posted in cities everywhere discouraging people from feeding them, as they will remain in an environment where food is plentiful. Their feces can spread diseases such as salmonella and encephalitis, both of which are life-threatening to the very young, the very old, or anyone already fighting an illness.
Often poisons are used, but this process can be complicated. It requires dutiful execution, as the birds can become spooked once they see other pigeons dying. Not only that, but the birds do have a right to exist, and some people keep them as pets for racing. No one wants to accidentally poison a brood of racing pigeons.
Additionally, poisoning the birds, if they are not properly disposed of in a timely manner, can be a health hazard to other birds and animals. In the city, pet cats are particularly vulnerable to exposure to poisoned birds. It is not uncommon for cats to get outdoors and eat whatever small birds and rodents they can get a hold of.
There are various types of barriers one can get to help keep these birds out of unwanted areas. Bird netting can help keep them from returning to their birthing sites, as this is what is in their nature to do. Pigeons are particularly talented at finding their way back home from basically any point on Earth.
Other methods of pigeon control Phoenix are spikes, chemical deterrents, and some people will even use electric shock wire. More and more often people feed the birds a substance which is a form of birth control. However, that technique is dangerous as rare and endangered bird species are likely to eat either the birth control feed, or the treated pigeons themselves. Catching and moving them, followed up by the installation of bird netting or some other deterrent, is still the most humane method of dealing with problem birds.
