Protecting Properties From Pigeons

Average pest control techniques cover critters at the ground level, but what about those sky-high pests? Most rodents travel on all fours but pigeons take to the skies to make life more difficult for property owners in the area. From loud cooing to general dirt and bacteria - or the dreaded dropping! - having birds set up camp around your space is no picnic.

More than just an ugly visual, bird droppings can cause serious damage to coatings and materials. These droppings are highly acidic, in fact, they are so acidic that they are corrosive. Leaving these to sit against materials can cause discolouration, staining and damage. It can feel impossible to keep up with the bathroom habits of birds, so why not go on the defence? There are plenty of physical deterrents designed to keep properties looking their best

Types of Deterrents

When dealing with pests, property owners are quick to reach for severe options like poisons or snap traps but birds offer up a whole new set of issues.

Netting: The easiest way to keep properties clear of droppings is to keep birds away completely. Instead of letting these flying rodents roost in your rafters or on your balcony, netting prevents them from getting close. These nets can be customized to fit any space. Fastenings can be tweaked and adjusted to ensure that, large or small, pigeons can’t break through these barriers.

Spikes: Netting works well but for those higher surfaces, like exterior roofing, awnings and even lighting fixtures are more suited for bird spikes. These spikes prevent birds from landing, sending them somewhere else to rest their wings.

Audio and Visual Deterrents: For animals of any type, it is important to understand how to assess a threat and this is through senses. For pigeons, they are able to recognize sounds and sights that mean danger. By adding an audio track to a balcony, birds are known to avoid the area all on their own.

Our Installation Process

Trying to make a certain type of deterrent fit into an inopportune space means a subpar result. Instead of forcing a treatment method, our experts do a bit of research and inspection to find the right ones for you. From here, expert installation eliminated any unnecessary risk. Choosing local care also means access to after-care, should anything go wrong. Peace of mind is all park of the package with Toodaloo pest control.