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Why you should get rid of Pigeons
Pigeons may seem harmless, but these pest birds cause millions of dollars in damage every year to buildings, ventilation systems, machinery, statues, roofs, and much more. Bird droppings and nesting...
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How to Keep Unwelcome Pigeons at Bay
Q: I live on the 15th floor of an Upper East Side co-op with windows facing First Avenue. Pigeons are roosting on my window ledge. The birds’ vocalization is loud enough to wake me up in the morning...
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What to Do if You’re Coming Home to Pigeons Every Day
From telephone wires to building ledges to public fountains, pigeons can be found nearly everywhere in a city. Unfortunately, that often means you can find them on your property, too. One pigeon may...
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How To Scare Pigeons Away
If you don’t want pigeons nesting around your property, there are a number of ways you can scare them off when it looks like they might be getting comfortable. Spray With Water A great way to scare...
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Controlling Pigeons When the City Won’t
Feral pigeons are the number one nuisance bird in urban areas, yet many municipalities are washing their hands of the dirty birds. In 2013, the City of Trail, British Columbia (in the Kootenay Region...
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Pigeon Trapping Tips
First, you need to buy a pigeon trap. There are many models on the market, but most are basically large cages, with one-way entry doors. Next, you need to set the trap in the area with the problem...
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How to Catch a Pigeon or Dove in Need of Rescue
People often have no previous experience with pigeons or bird rescue. They did not wake up in the morning expecting to cross paths with a pigeon, but then an unexpected guest lands in their backyard,...
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Large Pigeon Lost To Science For 140 Years Rediscovered In Papua New Guinea
A team of scientists and conservationists has rediscovered the elusive Black-naped Pheasant-Pigeon, a large, ground-dwelling pigeon that only lives on Fergusson Island, a rugged island in the...
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How to Get Rid of Pigeons
Pigeons are often referred to as ‘rats with wings’ and like rats they have adapted well to live side by side with humans in our environment. Vast amounts of buildings and structures provide the perfect...
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Dead pigeons in SkyTrain cages not neglect but caused by hawk killings: pest...
A number of pigeons found dead in traps along SkyTrain routes in Vancouver have sparked concern from the public, but the pest control company that runs these traps says it has nothing to do with...
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Pest advice for controlling pigeons, gulls and other birds
Sick of sea gulls? Petrified of pigeons? Bothered by birds? Have you been stepping in excessive amounts of bird poo around your home or business? This guide is packed full of everything you need to...
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Ever wondered why cities have so many pigeons?
Some people feed pigeons bread crumbs or keep them as pets in rooftop coops. Others see the animals as pests, carriers of disease or simply “rats with wings.” But whatever you think about these birds,...
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The fellowship of the wing: Pigeons flap faster to fly together
New research publishing June 18 in the open-access journal, PLOS Biology, led by Dr Lucy Taylor from the University of Oxford’s Department of Zoology now reveals that homing pigeons fit in one extra...
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Wageningen study shows lasers prevent avian flu’s spread
Wageningen University released the results of research on a poultry farm that suffered visits from wild waterfowl, which are a source of the avian influenza virus (AIV). The study revealed that when...
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Pigeons could be losing their toes because of human hair
Once used to deliver messages, these days pigeons are often reviled as urban pests. The birds, common in major cities such as Paris and London, can often be seen struggling to walk due to missing toes...
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Are pigeons misunderstood?
We trap, poison or push these nuisance birds away from bridges and the ledges of downtown buildings, but perhaps pigeons are just misunderstood. At least, that’s what a group of university researchers...
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Why do pigeons bob their heads when they walk?
Chickens bob their heads while walking. So do cranes, magpies and quails. In fact, head bobbing is a unique feature in birds and occurs in at least 8 of the 27 families of birds. There are a few...
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Brussels’ pigeon problem: Avian contraceptive pill aims to curb the population
Brussels is massively dispensing contraceptive corn pellets to pigeons in the region in an effort to humanely reduce the ever-growing population. Pigeons are a nuisance for many reasons, but their...
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Little-Known Ways Pigeons Cause Big Problems For Bettendorf Property Owners
While out in nature, we all enjoy watching for and spotting birds. Even within cities, songbirds perched in trees add an enjoyable taste of the pastoral within these urban settings. However, pigeons...
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How to Get Rid of Pigeons Invading Your Property
Do you have a problem with pigeons in your home? Not only can this be frustrating, but pigeons can also carry germs that can have a negative impact on your health. This is why it is important to seek...
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