The
feral pigeon is a descendant of the
domestic homing pigeon introduced to
Australia for Europe in the 1700s.
Several traits have allowed feral
flocks to increase in numbers and
dominate the urban landscape due to the
availability of food, fresh water and
secure breeding sites.
Many
property owners do not realise their
building has a feral pigeon problem.
Tell-tale signs of a problem include
pigeons frequenting the building, an
accumulation of pigeon droppings on the
building, blocking of drains and
guttering by refuse from roosting and
damage to air-conditioning and other
roof top machinery. Deterrents to
protect such equipment (right) are
relatively inexpensive but very
effective.
Innovative
Pest Consultants specialises in the
control of pigeons, particularly in the
area of proofing buildings and erecting
deterrents. Innovative Pest Consultants
can inspect a property and provide
solutions for any pigeon problem. Thse
could include the sealing access points
used by roosting pigeons and the
erection of deterrents such as wire
netting, coils and pigeon spikes to
prevent landing or roosting on building
surfaces. The photographs on this page
illustrate some of the effective
solutions we have implemented at
various sites in the control and
eradication of pigeons.
Pigeon deterrents installed at the
National Australia Bank, Strathalbyn,
SA.
