by Pigeon Patrol | Jul 20, 2015 | Animal Deterrent Products, Bird Deterrent Products, Bird Netting, Pigeon Patrol's Services, Pigeon Spikes
He is used by the All England Tennis Club to keep the courts free from pigeons.
His handler is Imogen Davis, of Avian Environmental in Brigstock.
Speaking to the Northants Telegraph after last year’s tournament, which was won by Novak Djokovic, she said: “Rufus is a lovely character, he’s very friendly and is happy to be passed from hand to hand for photos.
“He goes to Wimbledon all year round so it is his playground and he sees it at its busiest and its quietest times.”
Family firm Avian Environmental has been keeping the courts of Wimbledon pigeon-free since 1999.
It also helps control birds at the Royal Marsden Hospital and Westminster Abbey as well as Northampton Saints ground.
Imogen said: “We’re getting busier as people are starting to learn that it’s not good to eradicate an entire species.
“Using birds is an environmentally friendly way of controlling pests, it’s nature at its best.
“We have eight birds so we can tailor our services to different purposes.”
Although Rufus and Imogen do their work before play gets under way they did get to meet Andy Murray last year.
Imogen said: “He’s so lovely, it was really sad how he went out.”
Avian Environmental got the contract to keep Wimbledon pigeon-free after Imogen’s mum gave them a call.
Imogen said: “My mum was watching Tim Henman against Pete Sampras and they had to keep batting the pigeons away from the baseline, which was interrupting the points and not what the players wanted.
“She gave them a call and went along to give a demonstration and we’ve been to 14 or 15 championships since.
“Grass seed is like caviar to pigeons and they’re not fazed by humans so we go along to stop them from roosting because once one starts to roost somewhere you get lots.”
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by Pigeon Patrol | Jul 16, 2015 | 4-S Gel Bird repellent, Animal Deterrent Products, Bird Deterrent Products, Bird Netting, Pigeon Patrol's Services, Pigeon Spikes, UltraSonic Bird Control
The leader of an anti-pigeon petition in Deal is appealing for help to make feeding the creatures an offence.
Sean Gabb, of Middle Street, and his neighbour Emma Lee have already called on Dover District Council to take swift and effective action to reduce the number of pigeons in Deal, by sending a petition with more than 200 signatures.
Dr Gabb attended Deal Town Council’s monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 23 to ask for councillors’ support in his bid.
Dr Gabb wants it to be an offence to feed pigeons
He asked them to use their powers to make it a littering offence to feed pigeons, under the district council’s new Public Spaces Protection Order.
This would put Deal in line with towns such as Swansea and Bolton.
Dr Gabb was supported by chairman of the Chamber of Trade, Peter Jull, who is keen to protect the buildings in the town.
Deal businesses who have already shown their backing include Merrygardens, CJ Howe, Hawkins Menswear, No Name Shop and Dunlin & Diver.
Councillors unanimously voted in favour of having the subject on the agenda of the next full council meeting on Monday, July 20 where they will be able to discuss the issue in full and decide on any action.
Cllr Ben Bano said: “I very much support this going on our agenda and to make it meaningful I think we should invite a senior environmental officer and the portfolio holder for public health to attend the meeting.”
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by Pigeon Patrol | Jul 15, 2015 | 4-S Gel Bird repellent, Animal Deterrent Products, Bird Deterrent Products, Bird Netting, Pigeon Patrol's Services, Pigeons in the News
SINGAPORE: A trial involving the use of a gel substance to deter birds from roosting has been successful so far, said the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore on Thursday (Jul 2).
Residents of a block of flats at Choa Chu Kang, where the trial is taking place, are also happy with the current situation, added AVA.
Since February 2015, rows of containers with a gel substance have been placed along the ledges of Block 755, Choa Chu Kang North 5. The gel is made up of a natural extract, meant to deter birds from roosting – which is a common complaint of residents.
There were 100 cases of feedback on bird-related nuisance from the Choa Chu Kang area in 2014, said AVA. But so far this year, AVA received just 10 cases of feedback on bird-related nuisance from Choa Chu Kang.
Said AVA’s Executive Manager of Animal Management (Operations) Department Janet Chia: “When they are going about their night activities, they feel affected by the noise (the birds) are generating. Another thing is that, some of the birds soil the ledges. And it also created a smell nuisance for them.”
In May, AVA surveyed residents in the block on the trial. A majority of them found the bird-control method to be effective. Some of them said they want the gel to be a permanent feature.
AVA said it will continue to monitor the trial.
“If it is effective and suitable, in terms of feasibility to deploy at most of the locations with such bird issues, we will work with relevant stakeholders to see how we can deploy this at other sites,” said Ms Chia.
AVA said it takes a multi-pronged approach to manage the bird population in Singapore. This means coordinating with Town Councils, Government agencies and the public.
Besides the gel, AVA also uses of a range of measures to address the bird nuisance. These include enforcement against pigeon feeders and selective pruning of trees to temporarily deter birds from roosting.
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by Pigeon Patrol | Jul 13, 2015 | 4-S Gel Bird repellent, Animal Deterrent Products, Bird Netting, Pigeon Patrol's Services, Pigeon Spikes, Pigeons in the News
Pigeons in Hemel Hempstead are so tough that even a potentially deadly hawk cannot scare them away.
Council chiefs have revealed that a three month trial using the bird of prey to ward off the nuisance birds in the town centre has not worked.
And it’s people feeding the pests that is fuelling the problem.
A spokesman for Dacorum Borough Council said: “Pigeons in the town centre create a nuisance for many residents and retailers and we are continually looking at ways to manage the population, which is growing because there is a significant and constant source of food for them in the town.
“We ask that the public don’t feed the pigeons as this encourages them to stay in the town.”
The trained hawk is meant to scare off the pigeons and is fed before taking flight so that there is no incentive to try and kill any of the birds for food.
Now the council is investigating other ways to control the pigeon population.
The spokesman said: “The main reason the hawk hasn’t worked is due to the availability of food in the area, as the public are feeding the pigeons.”
Although the hawk trial has been unsuccessful overall, the council, which was unable to give figures on the number of town centre pigeons, reports that the population has decreased but that it is not significant enough to justify the cost of the hawk flights.
Back in 2008, a similar hawk scheme was tried in the town centre but shortly after arriving the bird made a bid for freedom and was reported to be living wild.
It cost the taxpayer £9,000 and also caused controversy when shoppers including children watched in dismay as a hawk attacked a duck.
The bird, worth thousands of pounds, was eventually tracked down.
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by Pigeon Patrol | Jul 11, 2015 | 4-S Gel Bird repellent, Animal Deterrent Products, Bird Deterrent Products, Bird Netting, Pigeon Patrol's Services, Pigeon Spikes
Regional West continues to work on controlling the pigeon population around the façade of the many buildings on the Regional West campus due in part to health-related concerns.
“Because the presence of pigeons can pose health concerns, Regional West must take safe, legal, cost-effective action to eliminate pigeons from our campus,” said Steve Hodges, vice president of Human Resources. “Regional West is relying on the expertise of the USDA to control the pigeons. The contractors will utilize the same pest control measures used in downtown Scottsbluff in the past few years. USDA contractors will remove pigeons during night time hours beginning Tuesday, June 17, and continuing periodically over a one-year period.”
Pigeons will be removed from the main Regional West patient tower, the AirLink hangar, and other buildings on the campus.
“Our primary concern during this project is the safety and comfort of our patients, staff, visitors and vendors,” said Hodges. “We regret any inconvenience that may be result from the removal project.”
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by Pigeon Patrol | Jul 9, 2015 | 4-S Gel Bird repellent, Animal Deterrent Products, Bird Deterrent Products, Bird Netting, Pigeon Patrol's Services, Pigeon Spikes, Pigeons in the News, UltraSonic Bird Control
BirdWatch Ireland has said it is “horrified” by what appears to have been a deliberate attempt to poison peregrine falcons nesting in Dalkey Quarry in Co Dublin.
The birds, a protected species, are nesting on a ledge in the quarry and have four chicks nearly ready to fledge.
The incident came to light last week after a walker noticed two tethered pigeons flapping near the nest.
The pigeons’ wings had been clipped to stop them flying and they had what is described as a “wet substance” on their neck.
Peregrines eat live prey and would have been attracted to the pigeons by their wing flapping as they attempted to escape their tethers.
The pigeons have been submitted to the State laboratories for testing.
The National Parks and Wildlife Service said the falcons are facing “a significant threat” and “it is likely that further attempts may be made to interfere with the birds”.
It is calling on the public who use the area to remain vigilant and report any similar incidents.
It also warned that people should keep children and pets away from suspect birds as these poisons are harmful to wildlife, domestic animals and humans.
Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Jimmy Deenihan said: “It is not tolerable for these majestic and extraordinary birds of prey or any other wildlife to be persecuted or poisoned.
“It is illegal, but just as important; it harms our reputation as a country that values its wildlife.
“I would urge anyone to report such incidents to the National Parks and Wildlife Service in my Department. Harming our birds is not acceptable.”
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Voted Best Canadian wholesaler for Bird Deterrent products four years in a row.
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