We have a love-hate relationship with our fine-feathered friends. Poets love them. Property managers can do without them. Like anything in this world, too many birds can be a real problem. Suddenly, what was endearing becomes a pest. One that’s noisy, messy and damaging to almost everything it lands on. The solution? Bird deterrents. In [...]
The pigeons are found everywhere, as they thrive on seeds, grains, nuts and adapt easily to survive in almost all geographic habitats. Pigeons are well known for causing many problems to humans. To get rid of the various problems caused by pigeons, necessary steps have to be taken for pigeon control. Using poisons, chemicals, traps, [...]
Controlling pest birds on boats and marinas by Alex A. Kecskes If you’re a boat owner or skipper, you know about pest birds. They’re the seagulls and cormorants that perch and poop all over masts, spreaders and those beautiful navy blue canvas covers. If you own or manage a marina, you may have spent countless [...]
Pest birds can be a health hazard, carrying and transmitting any of 60 known diseases. Sparrows and Feral Pigeons can carry bacteria causing Salmonellosis. Feral Pigeons carry Ornithosis, which is similar to viral pneumonia. Birds, bird droppings and their nesting materials contain insects and mites. These insects can damage property, stored foods and fabrics. As [...]
On a one-on-one basis, pigeons are some of our finest feathered friends. During World War II, they helped carry critically vital messages across enemy lines. But en masse, they make a mess. So much so that feeding them was banned in many cities. They left their deposits on our finest statues and building facades. Tennis [...]
Bird control is for home and boat owners, property and city managers, architects, churches, sports fans at ballparks, the list goes on and on. Basically it’s to keep our structures and statues clean and sanitary by safely discouraging our fine-feathered friends from landing, pooping and nesting on our prized possessions, including our food. While birds [...]
Bird control for commercial applications by Alex A. Kecskes Building owners and businesses spend millions of dollars annually to deal with infestations and the problems associated with pest birds. The risks associated with these pests increase year after year as bird populations continue to grow in both inner city and urban environments. The fact is, [...]
People are already tired of buying ineffective pigeon repellents and other bird control installations. It is time for a revolutionary method that is going to scare all the pigeons from nesting on your roof and from landing in unwanted areas. Spikes, nets, trap, repellents are less effective – pigeons can easily find ways to avoid [...]
