vineyard bird netting: Bird Control - The Ferral Pigeon

The Feral Pigeon (Columba Livia)In recent years as people have become more and more urbanized, birds have taken refuge in our buildings and homes, they can and often are a pest to humans. Under normal circumstances birds are protected but under the Wildlife and countryside Act 1981 (amended 1995) states that thirteen species of birds are recognized as public or agricultural pests of economic importance, which may be killed in certain circumstances by owners or occupiers of premises or their authorized agents, however in this article I shall shed some more light on the Feral pigeon.Reproductive Biology of PigeonThey lay two eggs and on average have 2-3 broods per year, the incubation period is anywhere between 17-19 days and they can spend between 35-37 days in the nest, depending on food availability and how favorable the conditions are they can produce more offspring.Nesting and feeding habitatsFeral pigeons prefer to make their nests on ledges, as long as it is flat surface protected from the elements, they make their nests out of twigs and use there droppings as cement to hold the nest together, they will often only build one nest and return to it. Feral pigeons prefer a diet of seeds, green feed and domestic scraps from humans and tend to feed near cities or roosting sites, wherever food is abundant.Controlling the birdsGeneral proofing: This consists of sealing holes in the building to prevent entry places for birds, proofing can be achieved by using expanding foam, chicken-wire, eaves-filler.Avistrand: A system of wires and springs attached to the ledges of buildings to provide an insecure landing spot for birds which prevents them from settling, this system is particular suited for pigeons and gulls.Bird repellent: a non-setting gel applied to ledges, which presents an insecure landing site, preventing birds from settling, this system will work for a period of a year.Netting: Nylon netting used to net off access to roosting areas such as light wells, pipe runs, ventilation shafts, net sizes for feral pigeons should be about 50mmTrapping: Specially designed cages can catch birds and they can moved away.Shooting: The use of specialized air rifles by a fully trained pest control officer trained in the methods of humane shooting of birds.Why they are a nuisance? The close association of birds and people and animals is likely to spread diseases such as Salmonella, Ornithosis and Fowl pest.When birds settle on buildings they leave their droppings down the side of buildings which very unsightly.In factories their droppings and feathers may contaminate food production and may be a health risk. [EXTRACT] The rock dove (Columba livia) in recent years, people have increasingly urbanized, the birds have taken refuge in our buildings and homes, they can and often are a plague to humans. Under normal circumstances, the birds are protected, but under the Wildlife and countryside Act of 1981 (amended 1995) states that the thirteen species of birds are recognized as public or agricultural pests of economic importance, which can kill certain circumstances, owners or occupants or their authorized agents, but in this article I will shed some light on the biology of wild PigeonThey pigeon.Reproductive lay two eggs and have on average 3. 2 pups per year, the incubation period is anywhere between 17-19 days and can pass between the nest 35-37 days, depending on food availability and how the conditions are favorable, can produce more offspring. Pigeons nesting and feeding habitatsFeral prefer to nest on ledges, while a flat surface protected from the elements, which make their nests with branches and use their droppings as cement to hold the nest together, often only build a nest and return to it. Pigeons prefer a diet of seeds, fodder and domestic remains of humans and tend to feed the cities or near places of rest, where food is birdsGeneral abundant.Controlling test: It is sealed holes in the building to prevent entry sites for birds, testing can be accomplished through the use of expanding foam, wire mesh, eaves-filler.Avistrand: A system of wires and springs attached to the cornices of buildings to provide a landing site unsafe for birds prevents them from solving this system is particularly suitable for pigeons and gulls.Bird repellent: a non-adjusting gel is applied to the shelves, which has a landing site insecurity, preventing birds from the solution, this system will work for a period of one year.Netting: nylon net used for network access to areas of shelter, such as light wells, pipe runs, ventilation shafts, network size of pigeons should be about 50mmTrapping: specially designed cages can trap birds and can be moved away.Shooting: The use of specialized air rifles for a pest control officer trained fully trained in the methods of human running birds.Why are a nuisance? The close association of birds and human beings and animals is likely to spread diseases like salmonella, ornithosis, and poultry birds pest.When installed in buildings that leave their droppings on the side of the factory buildings very unsightly.In their droppings and feathers can contaminate food production and can be a health risk.