Starlings and pigeons are called pest birds for a reason - they can do a
lot of damage to properties and businesses, and even worse, they can lead to pretty
serious diseases.
These types of birds multiply very fast, and once they find a
place where they can nest it is very hard to root them out.
If you notice
more than one or two starlings or pigeons on your property or business it is
important to take steps immediately before their numbers increase and call in a pest exterminating service.
In
case you are wondering what kind of damage they cause, these birds tend to leave
droppings on roofs and other surfaces which will lead to the complete destruction or degradation of the buildings affected. These dropping can also cause diseases such as Salmonella, Ornithosis
or parrot fever and more.
The best way to deal with the faeces of starlings and pigeons is to get rid of the birds themselves - if they are not there the droppings will
not be either.
There are several things that you can do:
-
If you have a bird feeder it could be why the starlings and
pigeons are hanging around in the first place. You can try using a
restrictive feeder instead of your usual one. These feeders come with
barriers of different types, such as mesh or small perches which make
the birds uncomfortable. Less harmful birds will be able to feed as
usual, but because starlings and pigeons are big they will not.
- There are certain foods that attract pest birds. These include
suet, kitchen scraps and cracked corn so make sure that you don't have
these anywhere near your property. To feed less harmful birds you can
try Nyjer, safflower seed, nectar and whole peanuts which starlings and
pigeons don't like very much.
- If you have fruit bearing trees you should consider having them
covered with a net when they are in season. Any fruit that drops to the
ground should be collected as soon as possible.
- Prune trees to eliminate perches where these birds can nest.
What if you do all these things and the infestation persists?
The best
thing to do is to call in professional pest control expert such as Avon Pest Control.
They are a Warwickshire pest extermination company that are highly
experienced in getting rid of all kinds of pests and rodents, including starlings
and pigeons.
They have all the necessary equipment to drive these birds
away and make sure that they don't come back.
You can find out more on
their website here:
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