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are of medical concern because more than 50
diseases and ectoparasites have been associated with pigeons, their nests, and droppings.
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Probably the best known is the lung disease
histoplasmosis.
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there are 4 behavioral habits requiring consideration. These are
feeding, nesting, roosting, and loafing.
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Surfaces Pigeons prefer
flat or smooth surfaces, such as roof tops, for feeding.
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Roosting sites are where pigeons
rest or sleep.
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Loafing is loosely defined as when pigeons are not
feeding, nesting, or roosting.
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Loafing may occur almost anywhere pigeons are not
constantly disturbed.
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Pigeons have very _ droppings which can deface marble, limestone, painted surfaces, statues, car finishes, etc.
acidic
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Fresh droppings can cause
objectionable odors and slippery situations on sidewalks, roads, fire escapes, and other flat surfaces.
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Droppings, feathers, and nesting materials can contaminate
unprocessed grain and packaged foods.
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Survey....The site should be visited on several days when typical/normal site
activity and weather is occurring.
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On each day selected, 3 visits should be made (_) recorded with date and time.
sunrise, midday, and late afternoon
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Many options are available for bird control. There are NUMBER methods that do not utilize toxicants.
5
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The first control method is exclusion which involves
structural modification (e.g. change ledge angle to 45°), the installation of plastic netting, and/or the use of repellents such as plastic and metal spines, monofilament and steel lines, and gels and pastes.
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The second control method is sanitation which involves
the reduction or elimination of feeding sites and temporary water sources.
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The third control method involves
the use of sound devices such as noise-making devices (usually not suitable for urban areas).
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The fourth control method is trapping which can be effective if the birds are
birds are destroyed and not released; otherwise, they will return home or create problems elsewhere.
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The fifth control method is
shooting can also be effective for removing birds within some kinds of buildings.
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There is 1 method of control utilizing
chemicals or toxicants.
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This can be considered a chemical
frightening agent and involves grain coated with a material that elicits distress symptoms and calls when consumed and results in the remaining portion of the flock being repelled.
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Chemical control involves a prebaiting program, and the entire cycle may have to be repeated if other pigeons move in; it may be lethal to
glutton pigeons.
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If nontarget birds are attracted to this treated grain, then
the program must be stopped immediately.
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