Jacksonville Pigeon Removal

Pigeon Removal

The pigeon is the number one flying pest in Florida. Pigeon removal services
protect one's property against the damage that pigeons cause. This damage can
include, but is not limited to feathers covering your yard and roof as well as bird
droppings everywhere. Pigeons can cause extensive damage to both residential
and commercial properties. Apart from the noise they produce especially at night,
their droppings erode metals and burn lawns. More importantly, they carry
diseases such as ornithosis, histoplasmosis and salmonella, which are spread
when one comes into contact with droppings or corpses. They are also a liability
to businesses in the Jacksonville, Florida area since they can infect employees or
patrons.

There are several methods used in pigeon removal and one of the most effective
is nest removal. This must be followed by pigeon proofing a structure using
methods such as spikes, which make it impossible for pigeons to perch or nest
on one's roof. This is a safe and humane method as there is no danger
associated with poisons or toxic materials. Live traps for pigeons are also
available and they can be baited with grains preferred by pigeons such as peas,
peanuts and cracked corn. This will reduce their numbers drastically.

Other methods that can be used in pigeon removal include repellants and toxins.
A repellant is a sticky substance that one applies using a caulk gun where the
pigeons roost. Repellants such as Bird-gel are non-toxic, non-lethal and harmless
to metal structures. There are also electric repellants where electric volts shock
the pigeons when they land on netting systems placed on the roof. Toxicants
however can only be used by a certified pest control operator and are for lethal
control of pigeons. They are not appropriate for most nuisance situations in this
part of the US.

Call Jacksonville Pest Control .org if you are looking for a company to provide
professional pigeon removal at your home or office.