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Feral/Rock Pigeon

Columba livia

Columba_livia

 

Summary:

The Feral pigeon is a wide spread, common urban pest bird.

They have short legs with level front and hind toes, which enable them to walk on flat surfaces as well as perch on branches.

Habitat:
  • Mostly found in urban or suburban areas;
  • Especially centre of larger cities and railway yards (rarely farmland);
  • Prefer small flat areas away from the ground like protected ledges and rooftops;
  • Popular nesting places includes: building ledges, bridge supports, air conditioning units and above windows.
Breeding:
  • Mating pair has 3-4 broods per year;
  • Female lays 2-3 eggs at a time;
  • Eggs take 18 days to hatch;
  • Fledglings leave nest after 35 days;
  • Although they mostly build simple nests from a few stiff twigs, some will lay eggs directly on a protected ledge;
  • They like to make nests in and on man made structures.
Damage:
  • "Uric acids in feces are highly corrosive;
  • Feces cause damage to waterproofing of roofs causing leaks; feces damage paint work of automobiles with regular/long contact;
  • Feces also damages air conditioning units and solar panels;
  • Built up feces can lead to structural damage and blocked gutters;
  • Degrading the aesthetics of potentially neat and beautiful buildings;
  • Pigeons may cause a health risk when HACP standards are not met by food processing companies as a result of birds entering factories and warehouses: bird droppings damage and infest raw materials, products in process and finished goods;
  • Nests near electrical points/lines or in chimneys are a great fire hazard;
  • Bacteria, fungal agents and ectoparasites in droppings may be a health risk."
Control Using Eagle Eye:

The Eagle Eye is a very effective feral pigeon deterrent.

It will deter a large number of roosting and nesting birds from buildings as well as open spaces. The feral pigeon is very sensitive to the Eagle Eye.

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What customers think...

During recent years the ongoing efforts to maintain safety standards at airports and the ever increasing bird populations.

The "Eagle Eye" bird deterrent is an environmental friendly approach as a bird scare tactic that does no harm to the animal but discourages birds from inhabiting certain areas. The Eagle Eye makes use of sunlight to reflect intermittent light flashes in and around the areas covered that in turn causes an irritation to the birds and forces them to relocate elsewhere.

Solutions For


Pigeons

Pigeon

Eagle Eye (Silver):

To keep pigeons away from the area of infestation. If installed correctly, 60-80% reduction in birds can be expected.

Nightmare sound system:

To control roosting and nesting pigeons.  Ideal to use inside buildings where pigeons roost and nest.  Can also be used outdoors. The 4 speaker system can protect up to 800 m².  80% reduction in birds can be expected.


Seagulls

Seagulls

Eagle Eye (Red):

To keep seagulls away from the area of infestation. If installed correctly, 60-80% reduction in birds can be expected.


Sparrows

Sparrow

Nightmare sound system:

To control roosting and nesting sparrows.  Ideal to use inside buildings where sparrows feed,  roost and nest. Can also be used outdoors.  The 4 speaker system can protect up to 800 m².  80% reduction in birds can be expected.

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