Laser Pen as a Pigeon Deterrent?

Laser Pen as a Pigeon Deterrent?

Pigeon Patrol flying pigeonPigeon Patrol thought that this was a funny story. Lasers are great but you need to be there every night to disrupt the birds. Contractors NBC Bird and Pest Solutions, which regularly fly hawks to scare the pigeons away from the Holyrood building, have now resorted to using laser pens. But today, pigeon specialists voiced fears that the pens could blind the birds and said they would never recommend them. pigeon patrol laser

The use of laser pens only came to light in documents obtained under Freedom of Information.

In monthly updates on the contractors’ work, parliament bosses were told: “Targeted pen lasers have been used to disturb and disperse pigeons roosting at night. Most visits concentrated on the dawn and dusk periods to disturb and deter roosting activity.”

In addition to the laser pens, the contractors are also using “optical gel” (4-S GEL) – a substance which is spread on surfaces and makes it appear to pigeons that the area is on fire.

A spokesman for animal welfare group PETA added: “Laser pens can damage pigeons’ eyes just like they can humans’. 

Pigeon Patrol agrees and thinks that the better deterrents would be bird spikes or pigeon spike, 4-S gel, bird netting or the Ultrasonic repellers.

Fifty pigeons were killed in a fire

Fifty pigeons were killed in a fire

Pigeon Patrol came across this sad story on how pigeon deterrents were not used but fire was used to kill Fifty pigeons on an East pigeon patrol fireCleveland allotment in the early hours of this morning.  Fire crews were called to the allotments in Liverton Mines at about 12.30am. They used two hose reels to extinguish the blaze, which they said killed approximately 50 pigeons and damaged the pigeon loft.

A police spokeswoman said: “Enquirers are ongoing to determine the cause of the fire.”  Using simple bird or pigeon deterrents, like bird spikes, bird netting, Ultrasonic repellers to get rid of the birds from roosting may have helped save these pigeons lives.

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Tourists fed up with pigeon droppings in Mosley Square !

Tourists fed up with pigeon droppings in Mosley Square !

Pigeon Patrol problems Pigeon Patrol feels for these tourists with the Pigeons in plague-like proportions causing them headaches.

The birds are getting so daring they are stealing food from cafe tables while diners eat. The situation is so bad the Glenelg flock has begun to attract natural predators, with a family of falcons now nesting in a hotel’s roof area, feeding on the pigeons.More than six months has passed since traders met with the council to raise concerns about hundreds of pigeons causing a menace in and around the tourist hotspot.

“If it was a rat problem you’d expect the council to take control,” Mr Higgins said.”These are the rats of the sky. “As an operator in the area you expect the local council to take some ownership and give some direction, but we haven’t had any clear direction since the meeting.

The Stamford Grand has spent thousands of dollars trying to manage pigeons pooing by its pool, including $18,000 to install nets and spikes last year.

Mr Higgins was concerned the issue was affecting the hotel’s international reputation, as reviews on travel websites had mentioned the pigeon problems. “It’s a worldwide negative impact for us,” he said. “They poop all over the chairs and tables and you’re constantly having to clean all that up … if they can move them on it would be fantastic.”

Holdfast Bay chief executive Justin Lynch last month said the council had contacted the Environment Department to “explore the lawfulness of various pigeon control methods”, and had received quotes from a contractor recommended by the department.

The council traps and releases pigeons roosting on its buildings, which are also fitted with nets, spikes and wires.

It would be best not to release these bird but rather install Pigeon Patrols Ultrasonic Impact Repellers to deter the birds! Pigeon Patrol comic

http://www.news.com.au/national/south-australia/glenelg-traders-tourists-are-fed-up-with-problem-of-pigeon-poo-in-mosley-square/story-fnii5yv4-1226802602699

Health fears as pigeons found in hospitals !!

Health fears as pigeons found in hospitals !!

 

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Wow where can you feel safe from infection if not in a hospital? Pigeon Patrol found this story and the troubles the UK is having.

Rats, cockroaches and pigeons were among the pests to be found in hospitals across the city during the last year.  At Birmingham’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital, pest controllers disposed of pigeons in the oncology unit, with 62 call-outs by the Trust over the last 12 months.

At Good Hope Hospital a dead pigeon was removed from an X-Ray filing room, as well as a cockroach found in a ward kitchen at Heartlands Hospital, both run by the Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust.

Katherine Murphy, Chief Executive of the Patients Association, said that the information was a major safety concern.

“Each of our hospitals has a contract with Ecolab, who provide effective, pro-active pest elimination.” A spokesman from University Hospitals Birmingham Trust, which includes the QE Hospital added: “The Trust attaches the greatest importance to infection control and in doing so ensures that our patients, staff and visitors are exposed to minimum risk relating to pest infestation.”

I think that the hospitals could use Pigeon Patrol’s service and most of it’s pigeon deterrent products including the bird spikes, bird netting, 4-S Gel and the new Ultrasonic repellers to help ward off the pigeons.

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Pigeon Patrol Worker installs bird spikes.

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/lifestyle/health/health-fears-rats-cockroaches-pigeons-6500798

Pigeon Control: Controlling the Problem

Pigeon Control: Controlling the Problem

Giant Pigeon PatrolSo here is another company tell you what is the best pigeon deterrent is: Let’s have a peak!

The Bird spike system plays a very important role in preventing the birds from roosting on the ledges. Tips are blunt which don’t hurt the birds and also prevents them from creating the nest. Wire system is also used in warding off the troubles.  Tensioned stainless steel wire is an effective barrier for birds and would go a long way in providing amazing results.

Yea they got this one right!!!

 

Bird blaster is a control device with Dopler radar and an air compressor. Hose is installed around the perimeter of the building or the billboard. Joint feature of the solenoid keeps the air flow to the surgical pipe closed. When a bird flies in the vicinity, the radar transits the information. Hose opens up and a loud noise is emitted that scares the birds away.

Pricy and the city can get you to turn it off for good!!!

Where is the 4-S Gel and the Ultrasonic Repellers????? I am sure that a few of these products will work on certain areas but to be in this industry you have to be one with the pigeon and adapt. That;’s what we do here at Pigeon Patrol Products and Services. We also manufacture all of our own products, from bird spikes, pigeon spikes to netting right down to our sound and ultrasonic repellers we are the logical choice for all your bird control needs.Pigeon Patrol Logo

 

 

 

For more information about orange county pigeon control you can visit http://www.beeremovalorangecountyca.com/services/