by Pigeon Patrol | Dec 28, 2013 | Bird Deterrent Products, Pigeon Spikes, Pigeons in the News, UltraSonic Bird Control
Pigeon Patrol found this story in about, Rome facing a “guano alarm” as millions of pigeons and starlings leave the city covered in a thick layer of droppings, Italian media report.
Some four million birds annually overwinter in the capital, but this year spending cuts have derailed efforts to discourage the birds from settling in central areas. In previous years, anti-bird measures have included pruning plane trees and broadcasting amplified cries of birds of prey through loudspeakers.
But such efforts have not been put into action in 2013, so the birds have deposited a thick layer of droppings on streets, vehicles and buildings.
The tree-lined Lungotevere, the boulevard running along the river Tiber, is particularly badly affected. Sections of it are thick with droppings, creating slip hazards for pedestrians, cyclists and motorbike riders alike. Photos published by Corriere della Sera show vehicles blanketed with guano. Pedestrians arm themselves with umbrellas or run for cover. The situation is so bad that some residents bang on pots and pans in the streets and squares to scare the birds away, just as people used to do in years gone by.
Using bird spikes or pigeon spikes together with an UltraSonic bird deterrent would definitely help with Rome’s bird issue. Pigeon problems have not got this bad in Canada, but you never know. Canadians may have to pigeon proof with bird deterrents to get rid of their pigeon problem.
For the full story click the link below:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-24939386
by Pigeon Patrol | Dec 27, 2013 | Pigeon Patrol's Services, Pigeons in the News, UltraSonic Bird Control
This is a first for the Pigeon Patrol Products & Service crew to read up on.One nicotine-addicted bird sparked a major house fire when it dropped a lit cigarette butt down a chimney.
The ciggie-loving sky rat topped the list of most bizarre causes of blazes this year according to Britain’s biggest fire brigade.
Investigators in London studied 2,000 incidents in the capital in a bid to highlight the importance of fire safety.
And their survey uncovered an incredible variety of “weird and wonderful” firestarters.
- A dog hit the controls of a toaster as it leapt on to a worktop to reach food, setting fire to a bag.
- A pigeon dropped a discarded lit cigarette down a chimney, starting a fire in a bird’s nest.
- A fridge freezer caught fire after a mouse got into the back, shorting the electrics.
Charlie Pugsley, of London Fire Brigade’s investigations team, said even the strangest fires could be prevented by taking simple fire safety precautions.
Having bird netting, bird spikes or pigeon spikes, 4-S gel or even an UltraSonic units that can be purchased from Pigeon Patrol could have help prevent this bizarre fire. Pigeon Patrol is based in North America and can be reached toll free at 1-877-4NO- BIRD.
To read the full story click on the link below:
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/357638/Smoking-pigeons-dogs-using-toasters-and-flaming-underpants-are-top-fire-hazards
by Pigeon Patrol | Dec 27, 2013 | Bird Netting, Pigeon Patrol's Services, Pigeon Spikes, Pigeons in the News, UltraSonic Bird Control
Take over two hundred man hours to install pigeon netting or bird netting, a few more for the bird spikes or pigeon spikes and then add in an Ultrasonic sound unit or Bird repeller and you have one clean tourist attraction.
Pigeon Patrol Products and Services was proud to help Vancouver’s BC Place with their pigeon problem.
by Pigeon Patrol | Dec 26, 2013 | Pigeon Patrol's Services, Pigeon Spikes, Pigeons in the News
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 Histoplasmosis
Histoplasmosis is a disease caused by a fungus, which grows in pigeon droppings. It also grows in soils and is found throughout the world. When cleaning droppings a person may breathe in some of the fungus, which in cases of high exposure can cause infection. Common activities, such as cleaning off windowsills, will not result in high exposures.
Symptoms of histoplasmosis begin to appear about 10 days after initial infection and include fatigue, fever, and chest pains. Most people, however, do not show any symptoms. Those with compromised immune systems such as cancer patients or people living with HIV/AIDS are generally more at risk of developing histoplasmosis. The disease cannot be transmitted from person to person.
Cryptococcosis
Cryptococcosis is another fungal disease associated with pigeon droppings and also grows in soils throughout the world. It is very unlikely that healthy people will become infected even at high levels of exposure. A major risk factor for infection is a compromised immune system. According to the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC), nearly 85 percent of cryptococcosis patients are HIV-positive.
Psittacosis
Psittacosis (also known as ornithosis or parrot fever) is a rare infectious disease that mainly affects parrots and parrot-like birds such as cockatiels, and parakeets, but may also affect other birds, such as pigeons. When bird droppings dry and become airborne people may inhale them and get sick.
In humans, this bacterial disease is characterized by: fatigue, fever, headache, rash, chills, and sometimes pneumonia. Symptoms develop about 10 days after exposure. Psittacosis can be treated with a common antibiotic.
Since 1996, fewer than 50 confirmed cases were reported in the United States annually. In New York City, psittacosis is very rare with less than one human case identified each year. According to the CDC, about 70% of infected people had contact with infected pet birds. Those at greatest risk include bird owners, pet shop employees, veterinarians, and people with compromised immune systems. No person-to-person cases have ever been reported.
Amount of waste that the average pigeon produces each year: 25 pounds !! Source: New Yorker,2007
Estimate of the number of pigeons in New York City: 1,000,000 !! Source: New York Daily, 2007
Amount the average pigeon produces annually in droppings: 25 lbs. Source: New Yorker,2007
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by Pigeon Patrol | Dec 26, 2013 | 4-S Gel Bird repellent, Bird Deterrent Products, Bird Netting, Pigeon Patrol's Services, Pigeon Spikes, Pigeons in the News
A substantial amount of pigeon droppings on the sidewalk in front of any downtown business space in Vancouver, B.C. Canada. Just a wee amount or droppings that have been accumulating for months. Whose responsibility is to clean this mess up? Is the property owner or the city supposed to do it? 
Poop, just like any other trash and debris that may accumulate in front of a business property, is the responsibility of the property owner. City officials or WCB may get involved in the event a property owner neglects to address the issue.
Property owners are typically given a reasonable amount of time to comply with a request. Likewise, failure to comply can result in the mess being deemed a nuisance followed by administrative action being taken against the property owner, such as a fine.
There are also health risks posed by large deposits of accumulated droppings, said Andrew MacBain, owner of Pigeon Patrol Products and Services.
Anyone having to deal with an accumulation of droppings is recommended to use part household bleach to nine-part water solution to treat the mess prior to any cleaning or scraping is done. The solution will kill any harmful biological agents that pose health risks, Andrew said.
After being treated with the solution an individual can wash the mess away with soap and water.
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by Pigeon Patrol | Dec 26, 2013 | Pigeons in the News
Here is an interesting story that Pigeon Patrol found. Bird droppings on your car are bad news for several reasons. Bird or Pigeon droppings on your car make your car look bad. Your car can be the most expensive luxury car with an amazing paint job and bird droppings can make it look cheap and dirty. Bird droppings on your car give the impression that you do not care about your car enough to keep it clean. Perhaps you were just unfortunate in the place you chose to park, but bird droppings really should be removed from your car as soon as possible.
Bird Poop Stains Your Paint
Bird droppings can also have lasting impacts on the paint of your car. Since pigeon or bird droppings contain a lot of acid they can actually permanently damage the paint job on your car. Bird droppings can erode the paint on your car leaving you footing the bill for a costly paint job. In order to avoid this scenario you should make sure to remove all bird droppings on your car immediately. You can remove bird droppings from your car by washing it thoroughly. If the bird droppings will not come off with a good washing you can also use seltzer water.
Remove Bird Dropping Right Away
If the possible damage to your paint job were not enough of a reason that bird droppings on your car to be bad news, bird droppings are also a health hazard. Bird droppings can cause Histoplasmosis and Cryptococcus. Both are extremely harmful diseases that can be spread from bird droppings to humans. These diseases can be avoided by effectively removing bird droppings from your car. If you come into contact with bird droppings you should immediately and thoroughly wash your hands to reduce the possibility of infection. Keeping your car clean and free of bird droppings can make your car look better, protect you paint job, and reduce the possibility of contracting some very serious diseases. Protect yourself and your car and remove those bird droppings.
If you have to park out on the street, you are kind of out of luck. However if you are parking in a sheltered area or under something that would ward having a bird or pigeon deterrent installed to help with the droppings, look no further and look through the pigeon patrol website and see if any of our bird spikes,
