by Pigeon Patrol | Nov 16, 2021 | Pigeon Droppings, Pigeon Patrol's Services, Pigeon Predators, Pigeon Spikes, Pigeons, Pigeons in the News
The feral pigeon (Columba livia) carries with it a reputation that runs counter to conservation: it is feral, exotic and invasive and even considered down right filthy. But upon closer inspection, the pigeon could be a subject worthy of study for both ecological and social science purposes and highlight the importance of urban species in ecology. This insight on pigeons occurred during an urban ecology study that focused on habitat and population dynamics of the birds and is also supported through an extensive literature review. As a nearly ubiquitous species, we discuss how important pigeons are as a prey-base for numerous raptors and underscore our position by highlighting several studies on the biological uptake of environmental contaminants that may have benefited from including the pigeon as part of the research. We further our stance on the importance of pigeons in urban ecology by highlighting additional concerns such as zoonotic disease and climate change. We expand our case by turning to the social construction of nature, the importance of public participation in conservation. Once again, the ubiquitous presence of pigeons lends itself well to citizen science in ecology and conservation, especially to show trends across a range of geographic locations. In short, this commentary strives to reconceptualize the feral pigeon, promoting the bird as a valuable asset to ecological and social research in ways that raise awareness for conservation concerns and advance our scientific thinking.
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by Pigeon Patrol | Nov 1, 2021 | Pigeon Predators, Pigeon Spikes, Pigeons, Pigeons in the News, Raccoons, Sparrows, UltraSonic Bird Control
For some people, pigeons serve as entertainment that can be bought with a few stale crusts of bread. For others, pigeons are nothing more than “rats with wings” that carry pathogens that spread harmful diseases. The question is, do pigeons spread diseases or is that just an urban myth?
Unfortunately, the rumors are true. Pigeons carry a surprising number of pathogens that spread diseases — more than 60 varieties — but it is extremely rare that any of these are fatal to humans.
How do pigeons spread disease?
Pigeons transmit diseases through their droppings. While we all know we shouldn’t touch or pick up pigeon droppings with our hands, it’s a bit trickier than that. Pigeon droppings that are infected with bacteria or viruses are often left on the street, windowsills and cars to dry out. Once they do, they become a powder, which is blown or kicked into the air and then inhaled. The inhalation of this powder is one way that the pathogens that can cause disease can be spread to humans.
According to Medical News Today, the most common pathogens which can cause disease transmitted from pigeons to humans are:
- E. coli. This occurs when bird droppings land in a water or food supply and are then consumed by humans. This can typically be avoided by washing food thoroughly before eating. Symptoms include nausea, fever and cramps.
- St. Louis encephalitis.This disease is spread by mosquitoes after they feed on a bird that carries the pathogen that spreads St. Louis encephalitis. This inflammation of the nervous system is dangerous to all age groups, but can be particularly dangerous and even fatal in adults over 60 years old. Symptoms include drowsiness, headache and fever.
- Histoplasmosis.This respiratory disease occurs as a result of a fungus growing in pigeon droppings and can be fatal.
- Candidiasis.This disease is also a respiratory condition caused by a fungus or yeast found in droppings. The areas affected include skin, mouth, the respiratory system, intestines and the urogenital tract, particularly in women.
- Salmonellosis.This disease is commonly called “food poisoning” and spreads via infected droppings turning into dust and contaminating food and food preparation surfaces prior to consumption.
Pigeons are also carriers of mites, fleas, and West Nile virus, all of which can cause discomfort and potentially serious health issues in humans.
How to get rid of pigeons
In addition to carrying diseases, pigeons can also wreak havoc on your property. Flocks damage buildings, and their nests interfere with electrical elements and air conditioners. Also, pigeon droppings are not only unsanitary, but can create slippery and hazardous conditions.
To keep your risk of disease down and help keep your property free of pigeon waste, clean up any detectable pigeon droppings as soon as possible. Use disposable protective clothing, shoe coverings, an air-purifying respirator, and gloves.
Reducing birds on your property is a positive thing to do to help prevent the spread of disease. Terminix® offers various bird control solutions, including:
- Control gel
- Wire barriers
- Spikes
- Shock
Read more about each solution and when each one is appropriate on our bird control solutions page.
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Voted Best Canadian wholesaler for Bird Deterrent products ten years in a row.
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by Pigeon Patrol | Nov 1, 2021 | Pigeon Patrol's Services, Pigeon Predators, Pigeon Spikes, Pigeons, Pigeons in the News, Raccoons
A full and independent review has been ordered into a flagship hospital in Glasgow after it was confirmed that a child patient’s death was linked to a fungal infection caused by exposure to pigeon droppings.
Announcing the probe, Scottish Health Secretary Jeane Freeman said that both the child and an elderly patient at the £842m Queen Elizabeth Hospital had died after contracting the infection, reports The Scotsman.
Freeman told the Scottish Parliament that the adult patient had died from an unrelated cause, but that the bacteria had been a “contributing factor” in the death of the child, in December.
A 12th-floor room that is not used by the public “was identified as a likely source and the droppings were removed”, says The Independent. Control measures have been put in place, although it is still unclear how the bacteria entered the ventilation system.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said medication to prevent potential infection had been administered to a small number of vulnerable patients at the hospital, which opened less than four years ago.
How dangerous are pigeon droppings?
Pigeon droppings contain a fungus called Cryptococcus that can cause infections in vulnerable people if inhaled.
The child who died at the Glasgow hospital had been exposed to the fungus. Most people will not become unwell as a result, but vulnerable people with already weakened immunity “can get very ill with a chest infection or meningitis”, reports the BBC.
Infectious diseases expert Professor Hugh Pennington told the broadcaster it is very unusual to see cases in the UK.
“It is common in other parts of the world, particularly tropical parts, in the US and countries like that where they have more problems with this particular kind of fungus. But in the UK, very uncommon,” he said.
“There are cases in people who have problems with their immune systems. They’re the people who are at risk with this kind of bug.”
Are there any other risks?
Breathing dust or water droplets containing contaminated bird droppings can lead to several other diseases including psittacosis and salmonella.
Psittacosis is a rare infectious disease caused by a bacterium called Chlamydia psittaci. Symptoms “are commonly a flu-like illness and pneumonia, usually appearing five to 19 days after exposure”, says the Health and Safety Executive. Salmonella – a bacterial infection that can cause diarrhoea – may also be present in some bird droppings.
Washing your hands after cleaning up bird droppings is strongly advised, and “if you have a compromised immune system, including from HIV/Aids or cancer, you should not clean up droppings”, adds the BBC.
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by Pigeon Patrol | Oct 20, 2021 | Bird Spike, Pigeon Predators, Pigeon Spikes, Pigeons, Pigeons in the News, Raccoons, Sparrows, UltraSonic Bird Control
Pigeons are domesticated rock doves, a species of bird that lives mostly in the Mediterranean area. The weather there stays fairly mild through the whole year, so there’s no need to limit breeding to just one season. Being able to breed year-round is a big evolutionary advantage if the habitat can support it, and that’s probably why pigeons are so successful.
But that’s not true for all birds. Most climates are not so hospitable through the seasons, and most birds are dependent on seasonal food sources like insects and seeds. There are also many species that migrate, and they can’t exactly carry their eggs with them. (Rock doves and pigeons are not migrators, so that’s not a problem for them.) They have to get all their baby-making done during the brief period of time when there are enough resources to raise the chicks. Even rock doves prefer to breed during the spring and summer when food is most plentiful.
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Contact us at 1- 877– 4– NO-BIRD, (604) 585-9279 or visit our website at www.pigeonpatrol.ca
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by Pigeon Patrol | Oct 20, 2021 | Pigeon Droppings, Pigeon Patrol's Services, Pigeon Predators, Pigeon Spikes, Pigeons, Pigeons in the News
Pigeons, crows, sparrows, and other birds welcoming you on your porch isn’t a warm greeting. Instead, it will give you headaches due to the smelly droppings and pecking that your porch has endured. And for sure, this situation of your porch isn’t inviting for your future guests. You have to do something and find ways to get rid of birds on the porch before it affects your household and social interaction.
This might sound a bit too much, but birds flocking to your porch sets the image to what your house is from the inside. Remember the trite saying, “first impression lasts”? This is true to some extent because your porch is the first part of your house that people will step into. If it reeks of droppings, it would be an unsightly (and unsanitary) welcome.
But fret not if you’re one of the victims of the notorious bird nesting, dropping, and pecking. There are easy hacks that you can do to send the fowls away. Here are some that you can try at the soonest possible time:
1. REMOVE ANY MATERIALS THAT CAN BE USED AS A NEST
One reason why birds keep flocking on your porch is the presence of materials they use for nest building. Remove dried leaves, twigs, and anything that can be possibly used as a building block of a nesting place. The birds may not intentionally plan to poo on your porch, but it happened otherwise. Try keeping your porch clean of the dried leaves and see if it will have a difference.
Another thing you should check is if your yard tree branches extend near your house’s structure. If yes, chances are this is the reason why the birds keep hanging out on your porch and leaving some unsightly souvenirs. Trim these parts and let the direct light shine into your porch if possible. This will remove the dropping smell after some days as ways to get rid of birds on the porch.
If there’s already a nest on your porch, try calling a wildlife remover to expertly relocate the birds.
2. PLACE A BIRD FEEDER AWAY FROM YOUR PORCH
For once, stop feeding the birds and then complain about the droppings they leave on your porch. Feeding the fowls don’t just make them poop, they also keep them coming back. If the birds still haven’t stopped landing on your doorstep, place a feeder somewhere in your backyard where they can be less invasive. However, this will still leave some bird droppings you’ll have to clean later on.
Some homeowners aren’t worried about getting the hidden parts their yard get dirty as long as the porch stays pristine. To add another diversion to the perching birds, add a birdbath near the feeder so the fowls would be isolated within one area.
Don’t forget to remove any food sources on your porch, otherwise, the birds will also peck on it even in the presence of a separate feeder. That’s one of the crucial ways to get rid of birds on the porch.
3. INSTALL A REPELLENT DEVICE
If all else fails and you don’t have the patience to perform some diversion tactics, go straight to business by installing a bird repellent device. This gadget can either be battery or electricity powered and will emit high-frequency sounds that the birds will find annoying. Upon turning on the device, the birds will fly away due to the unbearable sound only animals can hear.
The only downside here is if you have a roaming cat, the high-frequency sound can also annoy them. Nevertheless, the sound is short-waved and cannot pass through thick walls. Your furball is safe when it’s on another room.
4. SHOW THE SHINY THINGS
In case you have multiple dogs and cats, the ultrasonic device is out of the window. You can explore other means of driving the fowls away. Start by hanging some reflective and shiny stuff on your doorway and the porch itself. You can purchase some of these products online that are all tailored for bird proofing.
When the rods are hit with light, it will sparkle and the reflection will disorient the birds. It will frighten them especially if the rods are moving in a spiraling motion. You can pair it with an owl bird repellent from the same brand for maximum ways to get rid of birds on the porch.
5. MAKE YOUR LIGHT FIXTURES IRRITATING
So there’s no food source on your porch, no trees to extend to your house, and no feeding. What’s the culprit? Your porch light fixture. This part of your porch gives birds enough warmth and a place to nest. It’s actually a perfect place to leave their eggs for hatching because of the heat it emits when in use. But this doesn’t mean you have to remove the light fixture. You just have to make the top part irritating or impossible to land at.
One way to do this is to install appropriate bird spikes to that fixture. Use the excess spikes to bird proof your fence or roof ledge.
6. WIND CHIMES ARE THERE FOR A REASON
Wind chimes are also excellent ways to get rid of birds on the porch. It’s a bird scare due to the sound it produces when it’s hit by a breeze. You can also choose one with shiny chimes to reflect light and discourage birds from landing on your porch.
Wind chimes are good options aside from distress signals since it produces sounds that are pleasant to the ear. The higher the sound produced, the better. You can also come up with a DIY chime using old CDs and other sparkly material.
This method of sending birds away from your porch works on pigeons, brown grass birds, and other smaller fowls.
7. BRING OUT THE OWL
Larger birds like crows and feral pigeons tend to ignore some scare methods. If this happens, you can get an owl replica with haunting eyes to drive them off. This will simulate the presence of a predator which will scare the birds. The trick here is to consistently change the placement of the owl every day so the scare will work as long as it can. Crows are pretty smart birds and they can detect a decoy scare if it doesn’t change positions.
One of the ways to get rid of birds on the porch is the Visual Scare Horned Owl Deterrent. Unlike other owl models, this has moving wings and floating-like feature when mounted on a bar. It has a 44-inch wingspan complete with a simple mechanical system that will allow it to flap if wind-blown. Place this on your porch and even a human will mistake it for a real owl!
8. LET THE CATS TAKE OVER
Nothing beats the presence of a real predator when it comes to sending the birds away from your porch. Letting your cat/s or dogs roam your doorway is a guaranteed way to reduce the droppings and damage the fowls can incur to your house. It also helps to install catwalks on your porch or place a sleeping rug where the cat can cozy up.
You may see some dead birds on the first days when the fowls are yet to discover the hunting threat of your furball. However, the problem arises when the cats get used to the birds that they no longer chase it anymore. This is the reason why you shouldn’t stop using deterrents aside from letting your line of defense wander on the porch.
9. MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL
In case you wouldn’t want to let your pets stay outside, say it’s a rainy day or it’s too hot for the furball, you can place a mirror on it. If you want, you can add glass elements on your doorway as ways to get rid of birds on the porch. Placing small but multiple mirrors on your porch will serve as a reflective method that will annoy the birds. You can place this small mirrors on the sills, so sunlight will directly hit it during the day.
You can also add this to the wall if the light hits on it directly. It works most of the time, but to be sure, it’s best to pair it with other methods and products I mentioned here. Just experiment and you’ll find what works for your porch.
10. SPRAY SOME CITRUSY REPELLENT
Birds hate citrusy fragrances and spraying it on your porch will be an effortless move to annoy them. You make your doorway smell good and you drive away the pesky birds. A double win for you. You can opt for lemon juice diluted in water or purchase a formula specific for repelling birds. But for a natural and non-toxic method, I’ll choose the lemon option especially if there are protected birds visiting your porch.
Just squeeze a lemon and add a little water. Spray it like an air fresher and you have guaranteed ways to get rid of birds on the porch. You can also place slices of lemon on your porch to make the smell stronger. It will also help in fighting off the smell of bird droppings left on your porch after cleaning.
11. MAKE THE SURFACE STICKY
Annoying the birds isn’t difficult. All you have to do is make it difficult for them to land, perch, or roost on a surface. You can install bird spikes for sure but in case the surface won’t allow, a bird gel repellent will save the day.
If you don’t want the birds to get stuck, just apply it thinly on the sills of your porch. Make sure to use a pair of gloves as the gel is really sticky and it can put you in a washing spree if you’re not careful.
12. REMOVE ATTRACTANTS FROM YOUR PORCH
This point is somewhat a summary of all the discussed ideas above. Birds are attracted to your porch for some reasons and it’s your task to identify it and get rid of it fast. If you keep feeding the birds, you’re fueling your problem. Stop this habit and send the birds away with humane methods that won’t kill or harm them.
Before performing the ways to get rid of birds on the porch, remember that some birds like woodpeckers are protected by federal law. You will be fined due to a wrongful death of a bird on your property. Just the right hacks and a little patience will stop the fowls from throwing a feat on your porch. The droppings will soon be over and your doorway will be quiet and free of poop.
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Pigeon Patrol Products & Services is the leading manufacturer and distributor of bird deterrent (control) products in Canada. Pigeon Patrol products have solved pest bird problems in industrial, commercial, and residential settings since 2000, by using safe and humane bird deterrents with only bird and animal friendly solutions. At Pigeon Patrol, we manufacture and offer a variety of bird deterrents, ranging from Ultra-flex Bird Spikes with UV protection, Bird Netting, 4-S Bird Gel and the best Ultrasonic and audible sound devices on the market today.
Voted Best Canadian wholesaler for Bird Deterrent products ten years in a row.
Contact us at 1- 877– 4– NO-BIRD, (604) 585-9279 or visit our website at www.pigeonpatrol.ca
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by Pigeon Patrol | Oct 14, 2021 | Pigeon Spikes, Pigeons, Pigeons in the News, Raccoons, Sparrows
With a warm spell of weather predicted, staff from Cleankill Pest Control are gearing up for more calls to deal with the bird they call the ‘flying rat’.
Pigeons take advantage of the warmer weather to sit on outside ledges and pipework while their foulings fall to the floor below, creating a dangerously slippery surface.
Cleankill Managing Director Paul Bates said: “With pigeons now breeding four or five times a year, compared to two or three times 20 years ago, their numbers are increasing dramatically. The problem is exacerbated by people feeding them and attracting them into town squares where they are fouling on pavements and buildings.
“Pigeons are the most unhygienic and messy birds and actually carry more diseases than rats. They nest on their poo and attract mites. Nearly all pigeons carry the bird mite – a tiny insect that feeds off the bird, but will also makes humans itch and scratch. Pigeon fouling and nest materials also provide a home for many other insects such as clothes moths, carpet beetle and mealworm beetles.
Most of the pest controllers’ work against pigeons tends to be proofing of buildings and light wells, using a variety of techniques including installing nets, sprung wire systems and bird spike repellents.
Paul explained: “If a slipped tile goes unnoticed on a roof, or the louvres slip on a church bell tower, a pair of pigeons can get in and, in a matter of months, there can be hundreds of pigeons living in the loft space. The floor will soon be covered with fouling up to a foot deep.res further ‘natural-style’ habitats for these descendants of the Rock Dove – ll then have health and safety implications for engineers who come to service the equipment.
“Pigeon poo, when it is wet, is not too much of a danger apart from being slippery and the acidity will, of course, burn car paintwork. But when it is dry, as it often is in a loft space, or below sheltered machinery, then the airborne bacteria can become a real problem – affecting anybody that may be susceptible to asthma and other breathing difficulties.”
When pest controllers are called in, wearing special safety gear, they have to remove the birds, the nests and all loose fouling. The places they have to get to are often difficult to access, very restricted, very hot loft spaces that are about four-feet high – which is one of the reasons they dislike pigeons so much.
Cleankill Pest Control offers a specialist bird control service for facilities and property management companies in London, Sussex. Surrey and Kent, from the initial survey and specification through to the final proofing solution. As registered waste carriers, Cleankill can carry out full scale removal of bird fouling, as well as contaminated goods and furniture, from infested properties. As well as the feral pigeon, seagulls are becoming a greater problem for property owners and Cleankill can also offer advice and solutions for these pests as well.
Some facts about pigeons:
• A pigeon aged between 1 and 30 days is called a squab
• A pigeon’s white feathers have no colour pigment
• Pigeons can see in colour, but can also see ultra-violet light – a part of the light spectrum that humans cannot see
• Most birds take a sip of water and throw their heads back so it trickles down their throat – pigeons suck up water like straws
• In the 16th century, pigeon poo was a highly valued commodity as it was a source of salt petre or Potassium nitrate – a main ingredient of gunpowder! In France, it was also used to fertilise vineyards
• In India, the pigeon post mail service stopped in 2004
• Cher Ami and GI Joe were two famous war hero pigeons…both saved the lives of many soldiers by carrying important messages across enemy lines
• Young pigeons remain in their nests for up to two months…which is why it is only pest controllers who often get to see them!
• Peregrine Falcons are a natural predator of the pigeon…they can dive at up to 200 miles per hour. A pigeon can dive at about 70 miles an hour.
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Pigeon Patrol Products & Services is the leading manufacturer and distributor of bird deterrent (control) products in Canada. Pigeon Patrol products have solved pest bird problems in industrial, commercial, and residential settings since 2000, by using safe and humane bird deterrents with only bird and animal friendly solutions. At Pigeon Patrol, we manufacture and offer a variety of bird deterrents, ranging from Ultra-flex Bird Spikes with UV protection, Bird Netting, 4-S Bird Gel and the best Ultrasonic and audible sound devices on the market today.
Voted Best Canadian wholesaler for Bird Deterrent products ten years in a row.
Contact us at 1- 877– 4– NO-BIRD, (604) 585-9279 or visit our website at www.pigeonpatrol.ca
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