For chemical bird control or pigeon control, there are two choices: pigeon poison or pigeon repellent. One of the more common bird proof poison brands is as effective as poison to pigeon control. The reality is probably closer to this: birds in the pigeon flock get sick and die, and the rest of the pigeons either get the picture and move on, or they take the proverbial kool-aid and join their friends in birdy heaven. The average sized pigeon dumps approximately about 25 pounds of poop annually. This can cause all sorts of problems. Not the least of which is the high concentration of uric acid found in pigeon poop. It can discolor paint, stain wood, erode metal, even crumble concrete and expensive stonework. The unsightly waste must often be blasted off hard-to-reach areas using expensive boom lifts and steam hoses. There̢۪s also the health risk of bacteria, fungi and parasites that live and grow in the droppings, which can carry and transmit any of known diseases. Among the most common and effective pigeon control bird proof devices is the bird spike. Made to order for rooftops, awnings, gutters, girders, roof peaks and ledges, bird spikes keep pest pigeons and larger birds from landing. Some spikes are made of stainless steel, others feature rigid U.V.-resistant unbreakable polycarbonate. They are easy to install and won̢۪t harm birds. The spikes are usually placed to cover an entire ledge positioned to seal off corners and open sides to keep the clever birds from sneaking around them.



