Damage & Preventive Measures

COMMENTARY

• Pigeon waste (poop) can lead to expensive home repairs
• Pigeons create nests from their waste which can accumulate to 100 pounds
• Importance of proper waste removal
• Waste accumulation under solar panels complicates maintenance
• Preventive measures
  • Live trapping pigeons is the humane method of removal
  • Critter guards around solar panels and spikes can effectively deter pigeons

Bird Management Tactics

CALLER 

• Scott is struggling with a peacock invasion coming from his neighbor’s property.

COMMENTARY

• Understanding why birds are attracted to certain areas is crucial for effective control
• Solutions including bird wire, spikes and netting for correct techniques to the problem
• Pigeons R Us innovative gels are a temporary but effective solution
• Pigeons and other birds deterrents may require a change in tactics over time
• Community impacts may require a concerted effort in bird and other wildlife control

Takeaways

COMMENTARY

• Pigeon attraction to solar panels indicates the need for property owners to consider impacts to wildlife
• Installing critter guards is a proactive approach to abate future homeowner problems
• Diseases associated with pigeons raises awareness to take action against infestations
• Pigeons R Us uses drones for consultations providing safer assessments