The number one pest bird in North America is the common feral (wild) pigeon. They’re particularly prevalent in major centers. Like many pests, the pigeon is an invasive species. They are descended from homing pigeons brought from Europe in the 1600s as a means of carrying messages, and as food. Like most invaders, the proliferation … Read more
Stainless steel bird spikes are the most effective permanent protection against bird landings. Bird spikes are a versatile product that can be easily installed on a variety of surfaces. Ledges: Birds can often be found congregating on ledges and rooftops. Install spike to keep birds from creating unsightly messes or damaging building materials. Conduits: Bird … Read more
Have you ever experienced the nightly tapping on your roof over and over again, keeping you from sleeping? Complaints like these are commonplace to apartment or rental managers. It may not be the sounds that tenants and customers hear. It could be the smell they find first. Often, the culprit is a bird building a … Read more
Feral pigeons are the number one nuisance bird in urban areas, yet many municipalities are washing their hands of the dirty birds. In 2013, the City of Trail, British Columbia (in the Kootenay Region of the Province’s interior) made national headlines when they scrapped a plan to relocate thousands of pigeons that plague the area … Read more
Birds delight bird watchers across Canada. Many spend hours photographing and recording bird sightings to share with other enthusiasts. This pastime even encourages a love of gardening to attract birds to area yards. With so much time and money spent to preserve and develop the bird population, why would anyone want to control the bird … Read more
Just like birds carry seeds to add strength to the ecosystem, birds can also carry diseases that can sicken individuals. Migrating birds travel long distances and carry disease organisms with them. These bird populations feed on plants, insects, amphibians, reptiles and mammals along the way. Through their travels and their eating habits, they may pick … Read more
The need and desire to eliminate the nuisance, disease and mess that birds create isn’t a fun topic of conversation, but sometimes it’s necessary. Property and business owners in Canada faced with such concerns have several options that a professional pest control company can implement. Physical exclusion: This method includes bird netting, spike strips or … Read more
Though they both fly, birds and planes do not get along. A prime example of this incompatibility would be the 2009 crash of a US Airways jet in New York City that lost power to both engines after striking a flock of birds. This flight, the so-called “Miracle on the Hudson” ended with no loss … Read more
Now that the snow has melted away, you may be noticing piles of pigeon droppings in locations around your home or business. In the winter, pigeons may have built nests under your eaves or were roosting on ledges or roof peaks leaving behind very acidic droppings that can discolour or even deface various types of … Read more
Scientific Name: Columbidae Common Names: Pigeon, Dove, Rock Pigeon, Feral Pigeon, Rock Dove Color: Varies Weight: 9 – 16 ounces Length: Between 12 – 15 inches Wingspan: 20 – 26 inches FACT: Pigeons have color vision, a hearing range very close to that of humans and have poor senses of taste and smell. Pigeons cannot … Read more