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Pigeon nests can be a nuisance for commercial and industrial businesses, disrupting operations, clogging gutters, or hindering productivity. In order to protect your property and ensure the safety of customers and employees, it is important that you safely remove any pigeon nests from your premises as soon as possible. But before you do, there are a few things you should know.
Steps to Safely Remove a Pigeon’s Nest
If attempting to remove a pigeon nest, there are several steps you can take on your own to protect yourself and the birds. It can take time, effort, and knowledge when removing a pigeon nest. The most important factor to consider is the health and safety of the person removing the nest and the birds themselves.
Inspect the Nest
It is crucial to take a close inspection of the pigeon nest to ensure there are no eggs or babies resting in the nest.
Check the Pigeon’s Activity
If there are no visible signs of a pigeon living in the nest, monitor the activity around the nest. It may be constructed for a soon-to-be birth.
Wait for the End of Nesting Season
If you see any signs of eggs, babies, or resting pigeons, it is best to wait until after the nesting season before removing the nest. Pigeons breed year-round with the average nestling season lasting 28 days commonly in the spring and summer.
Suit Up for Precaution
If you attempt to remove the nest, protect yourself with the proper protective clothing and equipment. This can include long pants, long-sleeved shirt, gloves, and a respiratory mask.
Remove the Nest
Remove the nest carefully to avoid dispersing bacteria spores. Touching or inhaling pigeon feces and urine can cause serious health concerns. Place the nest in a trash bag or air-tight container for disposal.
Contact a Professional Pigeon Nest Removal Company
As pigeon nests can be found in high and/or unreachable places, pigeon nest removal in Mississauga is best left to the professionals. A certified bird removal specialist will have the knowledge, tools, and equipment to properly remove the pigeon nest in a safe and effective manner.
How Do You Keep Pigeons Away from Nesting in the Future?
Once a nest(s) has been removed from the property, it is important to take preventative measures to ensure the pigeons do not return to build new nests.
Keep Things Tidy
One of the first things pigeons seek when settling onto a property is the right sheltering environment. Keeping all areas neat and tidy can help discourage pigeons and other birds from nesting. Regularly sweeping leaves and debris as well as using common outdoor sitting areas can help deter the birds. If you have solar panels, keep those clear and clean as well.
Remove Their Food Sources
While removing nest materials, also remove any food sources from the property. Dispose of any litter or food scraps and securely close all garbage cans and bags.
Seal All Possible Entrances to the Property
To prevent pigeons from roosting in structures, seal all areas that can act as an entrance. Check for openings near the roof, attic, and other hidden places.
Scare Them Away
Scaring pigeons is easier said than done. With balconies, porches, and decks, the frequent presence of humans can help. There are also visual hanging deterrents that may help spook the birds.
Install Pigeon Nets
Using mesh netting with squares of one-half inch openings may help prevent the pigeons from accessing balconies or covered seating areas.
Install Bird Spikes
Metal steel spikes are available for installation on roof tops and open spaces to prevent the birds from building nests.
Apply Chemical and Natural Repellents
Natural repellents and chemical gels are composed of harmless materials that focus on creating a barrier to discourage roosting.
Make It Impossible to for Them to Perch on the Railing
The ideal pigeon deterrent must impede a pigeon’s ability to perch on railings and other parts of a structure. Wire and metal coils are commonly used to prevent the birds from landing on railings.
Why Is Hawkeye Your One-Stop Solution for Pigeon Control and Pigeon Removal?
Pigeons are homing birds and tend to return to the same areas over and over. It’s a lot of work to discourage pigeons when they have already roosted and made a home for themselves.
Hawkeye Bird & Animal Control can safely remove a pigeon nest and create solutions to prevent future nesting situations. We offer effective solutions for pigeon control and removal with trapping and/or falconry.
Hiring a professional falconry service to humanely control the pigeon population on your commercial or industrial property encourages the pigeons to relocate to a safer environment. The pigeons soon learn that your property is no longer safe for them to nest or be in.
Contact Hawkeye Bird and Animal Control for Pigeon Nest Removal in Mississauga and the GTA
For pigeon removal services with guaranteed results, contact the specialists at Hawkeye Bird and Animal Control.
We specialize in the humane removal of pest birds from commercial properties. Over the past 30 years, we have been providing pigeon control in Mississauga and the GTA using humane and natural solutions. All of our pigeon removal experts are thoroughly trained and have a great deal of experience in handling pest birds professionally.
Email us at hawkeye@hawkeye.ca or call us at (416) 429-5393 or toll-free at 1-(833) 833-4295 to learn more about our services.
