Pigeon Control

Pigeons create serious problems for businesses and homes in urban and rural settings. These problematic birds are known as ‘rats of the sky’ because they are a nuisance and a health hazard that carry over 60 types of diseases that are transmissible to humans and pets. The birds and their nests are also often teeming with parasites such as mites, fleas, and ticks. They are notorious for seeking roosting and nesting spots in parks, city buildings, bridges, farmyards, and feed mills and their preferred habitats include gutters, chimney ledges, balconies, eaves, barns, sheds, and roof vents. This often put them in close proximity with humans. 

EcoGuard Pest Management provides comprehensive pigeon control and management services that ensure residential and commercial properties are protected from the damage caused by these birds. Our services include:

• Pigeon Abatement: Proactive measures are taken to prevent pigeons from entering and nesting on your property. This includes securing potential nesting sites and deploying pigeon deterrents to keep pigeons at bay. We use nets, spikes, and chemical deterrents to stop infestations before they start.
• Pigeon Waste Removal: Our team cleans and sanitizes areas affected by pigeon waste. We clean up and sanitize areas with pigeon droppings, pigeon nests, and any other signs of pigeon activity. This step is crucial for maintaining hygiene and mitigating health risks.
• Pigeon Trapping and Removal: In cases of significant pigeon populations, we use humane trapping and removal techniques. This service is essential when abatement is insufficient to manage the pigeon population effectively.
• Solar Panel Care: Our experts use manufacturer-approved methods to protect solar panels from pigeon damage. These birds often use solar panels as coverage from predators as well as cover them with droppings which reduces their efficiency. Our solar panels cleaning helps panels remain clean and fully functional.

Pigeon Control Treatment Options

EcoGuard Pest Management is a leader in Pigeon control methodology & service.

Our approach to pigeon control uses both preventive and corrective strategies to ensure a comprehensive solution to pigeon infestations. The key treatment options include:

• Preventive Measures: We take proactive steps to discourage pigeons like securing trash containers, removing food sources, and eliminating other bird attractants. This approach helps in minimizing the factors that draw pigeons to a property.
• Pigeon-Proofing Structures: We install barriers like pigeon spikes, wire, or netting to prevent pigeons from landing, roosting, or nesting on buildings. We also cover potential entry points like vents with screens to block access points that provide pigeons entry.
• Live Trapping: Humane traps are installed in strategic locations to capture pigeons. This method is useful when pigeons have already infiltrated a building. We ensure that trapping is conducted in compliance with local regulations and that live pigeons are released safely far away from your home or business.
• Applying Repellents: Both chemical and natural repellents are used to deter pigeons. These can range from visual deterrents like reflective bird diverters to gels that create an unsuitable surface for pigeons to roost and nest.

Why Are Pigeons a Problem?

Pigeons are a nuisance as well as pose significant problems for both residential and commercial properties. The following issues are associated with pigeon infestations:

• Structural Damage: Pigeon fecal matter are highly destructive to buildings. The acidic nature of their droppings can corrode building materials and damage structures which lead to costly repairs.
• Health Risks: Pigeon droppings are a serious health hazard. They can carry and transmit over 60 diseases including histoplasmosis, cryptococcosis, and psittacosis. These diseases can be airborne which pose a serious threat to human respiratory systems.
• Parasite Carriers: Pigeons are known to carry various parasites like mites, fleas, and ticks which can spread additional diseases like Lyme disease.
• Nesting Issues: Pigeon nests can clog drain gutters, pose fire hazards near electrical wiring, and lead to infestations of pests like dermestid beetles, flies, and moths.
• Reproduction and Pheromone Communication: Pigeons reproduce rapidly, and their feces contain pheromones that attract more pigeons. This leads to large, hard-to-control infestations.
• Non-Migratory Nature: Pigeons are non-migratory which means they establish a nesting site and stick around all year round.
• Contamination of Food Sources: They are known to contaminate stored grains and other food sources.

Where are Pigeons Normally Found

Pigeons are found just about anywhere that has a source of food and coverage from predators. Several typical habitats where pigeons are usually found include:

• Urban Structures: Pigeons are frequently seen on rooftops, ledges, and under bridges in urban areas. These locations offer them a vantage point and shelter which make them ideal for nesting and roosting.
• Building Exteriors: Air conditioning units, extending rooflines, and drain spouts are common pigeon nesting sites. These areas provide a degree of seclusion and safety for the birds.
• Protected Spaces: Pigeons often inhabit attics and lofts, where they can nest away from direct human interference and predator threats.
• Public Parks: Parks with ample tree coverage are also common pigeon habitats. The birds are drawn to these areas due to the availability of food including the people that sometimes feed them.

For immediate service for all of your pigeon control concerns please call 866-326-2847 or complete this form.

Additional Pest Commonly Treated

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Ants

Bed Bugs

Beetles

Black Widows

Centipedes

Cockroaches

Crickets

Earwigs

Fleas

Fruit Fly

Gophers

Gnats

Millipedes

Moles

Rodents

Scorpion

Silverfish

Spiders

Termite

Ticks

Wasp

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