Pigeon Identification & Prevention

Pigeons are some of the most common birds found in urban areas. They're in the same family as doves and share many of the same characteristics, although pigeons are typically larger and stouter than doves. Pigeons also have different color patterns than doves. They are gray with iridescent green and purple patches in their feathers. Many pigeons also have black stripes or dark mottling on their wings.

Pigeons are dangerous because their droppings contain dangerous diseases. The main concern with pigeon droppings is histoplasmosis. This is a serious illness caused by fungal spores found inside pigeon waste. The droppings release these spores as they dry, potentially exposing anyone in physical proximity. Pigeon droppings also are highly acidic, which means they can do serious property damage as well as threaten your health. This is why controlling pigeons is so vital.

Pigeon control might be vital, but that doesn't mean it's easy. Most people develop a pigeon problem because they have something on their property that is attracting these birds while they are none the wiser. Commercial properties, for example, often attract pigeons because they have food in abundance. A good example of a highly pigeon-prone business would be a restaurant with a patio outside. Your home may also prove attractive to pigeons if it has a good nesting site, such as a flat roof or large awnings where pigeons can roost.

One of the reasons it's so difficult to control pigeons on your property is the fact that you will almost always find them outside – and they can fly to boot. This means excluding them is much more difficult than excluding other pests that cannot fly or prefer to come indoors. You will likely find pigeons roosting on flat roofs, under large overhangs, and anywhere else that provides a flat, sheltered surface. You will also find them anywhere there is food, such as on your patio or in uncovered outdoor garbage.

Unfortunately, most of the pigeon control products on the current open market are of inferior quality to those on the professional market. That means they will be less effective at keeping these birds off your property than professional pigeon control services.

Pigeons are flock animals, and when one decides your property is a good place to set up shop, more and more will follow. That's why we recommend calling in the experts if you already have an established pigeon infestation. Here at Anver Pest Control, we have the tools and, more importantly, the training to deal with pigeon infestations. We can help you make your property a hostile and unwelcoming place for these birds. So don't wait until pigeons do serious damage or make someone sick. Give us a call or visit our contact page today.

The best thing you can do on your own for both commercial and residential pigeon control is to take prevention measures. These include:

• Keep all outdoor trash cans tightly covered.
• Store any outdoor foodstuffs in airtight containers. 
• Set up scarecrows like fake hawks or fake owls. 
• Make policies that prohibit employees and customers from feeding birds. 
• Avoid bird feeders on your residential property. 

Keeping food away from pigeons can go a long way to encouraging these birds to move on, but if you need a little more help in the nuisance pigeon control department, don't hesitate to contact us here at Anver Pest Control.