Rats with wings are often the way pigeons are described. But while pigeons are not quite as unsanitary as rats, they can certainly be a nightmare to business and home owners Rats with wings are often the way pigeons are described. But while pigeons are not quite as unsanitary as rats, they can certainly be a nightmare to business and home owners. The cost to remove pigeon droppings alone can be quiteexpensive and the main reasonwhy more people are turning to humane pigeon control. There are several affordable options that will rid your business or home of pigeons and their waste without causing significant pain to the bird. Here are some of the most popular options.

Pigeon baiting is the most common and effective way of dealing with a pigeon waste problem. The baiting begins with regular bird feed to build a degree of trust with the flock that is bothering your home or business. After trust is established and you have a number of regular visitors, the feed is laced with a poison that kills the pigeons. The bodies are removed and the problem is gone. You may still need to have the existing waste products like droppings and feathers removed from your rooftop, but the birds causing the problem should be taken care of.

Pigeon netting is another common solution that many people use. Netting can be either a lethal removal method or a non-lethal method depending on your particular situation. In the case of non-lethal removal, the birds will be moved to an area away from your home or business.

Noise making devices can help keep pigeons and other feathered pests away from your home with no lethal force at all. The devices make a shrill noise that keeps birds away from your property. Many cities use these types of devices in public places where pigeons regularly gather. Speakers would be placed on your roof and emit a noise that wouldn’t be able to be heard inside. For those people looking for a way to treat pigeons most humanely, this is the way to go.

Probably the most popular way of dealing with pigeons is to install spikes and wires on your roof. You’ve likely seen buildings with spikes installed as they have become quite common. The spikes prevent birds from landing on your roof so to be effective, the spikes need to be put around the edge of your building on all sides. This is an affordable, non-lethal option that simply encourages the birds to go elsewhere.

You can also lay low-voltage electric panels on your roof that emit a mild, non-lethal electric shock to birds that land there. This is the newest method of dealing with pigeons and other flying pests. It uses virtually no electricity and you don’t have a roof full of spikes.

Unlike with other pests, pigeons are an important part of the food chain. They devour bugs in large quantities, so keeping them alive is important. However, they can spread disease, so you are within your rights to take action to rid your property of these pests. From baiting to netting to shocking and spikes, there are plenty of options available to homeowners who want to keep their property pigeon free. For more information or a consultation on Phoenix pigeon control contact Invader Pest Management.