At Pigeonpros we are often faced with the unique challenge of eliminating a pigeon problem, or coming up with a solution to a pigeon problem that both works and functions long-term, and doesn’t ruin the place from an aesthetic point of view, or in short words, doesn’t look ugly. We want you pigeon free and we want it to look good.
So for this Taco Bell with pigeons nesting exactly over the front entry we had to plan something that looked amazing and kept the pigeons from doing their dirty thing. “Living over the front door to the place.”
Pigeons were nesting here at this Taco Bell Pigeonpros used netting to eliminate this shaded area
The solution in this case was netting and man did it turn out awesome. Our technicians knew it was going to be a sensitive area. They made sure it wouldn’t be a stand out to the customers of the Taco Bell. The pigeons however disagreed. They are currently looking for a new place to live. I believe the Mcdonalds across the street is available?
Watch to see what this Taco Bell looked like before the Pigeonpros.
As a business owner or manager, it can be really hard to know what to do when it comes to a pigeon problem. Pigeons can literally ruin business. Wilhelm Automotive, one of Pigeonpros recent customers was dealing with pigeons pooping down on their customers and their customer vehicles. It was a real problem for them.
Enter the Pigeonpros. We stepped in and formulated a custom plan to alleviate the problem. The pigeons simply had to be stopped. Our plan was simple: First, clean up the mess, which took a couple of days alone. Second block the pigeons from nesting in their favorite places, which we did as well. Lastly, trapping, which in this case was very necessary as the pigeons were here at Wilhelm Automotive in large numbers.
Pigeonpros is hard at work everyday eliminating pigeon problems for our customers
We really appreciate Fox10 doing a news feature on Pigeonpros. Their reporter and camera guys were the best. We highly recommend them if you get invited for a feature on your company, do it. They were quick about it and showed a true representation of what we do here at Pigeonpros and how we control those pesky pigeons. Here’s the link below to their website if you want to go check it out.
pigeons congregate on a rooftop. Sometimes pigeon trapping may be necessary.
At some point after eliminating all the best places for pigeons to nest and roost, pigeon trapping and removal may become necessary. At Pigeonpros we try really hard to avoid trapping the pigeons, however it becomes necessary when all other avenues are exhausted and the pigeons are still there.
Pigeons are Homing Birds
Pigeon trapping is necessary sometimes. Why? Pigeons are homing birds. What exactly does that mean? Homing birds. Pigeons are flocking birds, meaning they live in groups. These groups of pigeons are related, they are a family of pigeons living together. In a natural setting they will live their entire lives in and around the same nest which will produce pigeons consistently for as long as the nest is left alone. A pigeon wants to stay where it was born. This is called homing. All pigeons are homing birds.
Pigeons fly away from a commercial rooftop
Pigeons actually have the uncanny ability to find their way home from long distances. Pigeons have been known to find their way home from a 1000 miles away. This takes “homing” to a whole new level. The urge a pigeon has to stay where it was born is very strong.
Most of the time pigeons will relocate once the place they are nesting in and perching on is correctly deterred. In some cases however, the pigeons won’t go. This happens more in situations where the pigeons have been in a place for years and years, which means many, many generations of pigeons have been born onto the same structure.
Pigeon Trapping is Humane
Pigeon trapping is a humane and effective way to eliminate the pigeons that won’t leave a structure once all the deterrents have been installed. We always wait to see if trapping will be needed, because usually the pigeons will leave before trapping becomes necessary. Once we are sure that they won’t go, we proceed to trap. This involves baiting pigeons. We won’t get into exactly how Pigeonpros deploys and traps the pigeons because this is information we don’t share. Suffice to say, the pigeons have plenty of food and water and shade in the traps.
Pigeon Pest Control or Pigeon Exterminating
The word extermination can seem harsh. We respect life at Pigeonpros and we don’t harm pigeons maliciously. Pigeons are however a pest that multiply very rapidly and do need to be controlled in the urban environment. Trapping is the more humane way to exterminate pigeons over other methods such as poisoning.
Why we do pigeon trapping vs. pigeon poisoning
We believe that poison does not have a place in pigeon control for a few reasons. Firstly, you cannot control where a poisoned pigeon will die. If a pigeon does die in a neighbors yard or where a protected animal such as a Bald Eagle, or a Great Horned Owl may get it, there will be unfortunate consequences.
We prefer the safer and more precise method of trapping. The pigeons will be euthanized in a quick and humane way. We will also have a more certain count on the mortality of your flock of pigeons.
why trapping works combined with effective deterrents
Pigeon trapping works with effective and correctly installed deterrents. Why? The answer lies in the fact that your pigeon problem is not random birds landing on your property. The pigeons at your place, are the same ones everyday, which makes sense when you think about the homing nature of pigeons. So, when done correctly, trapping along with the correct deterrents will eliminate your pigeon problem for good.
Here are some of the different types of pigeon control deterrents we install at Pigeonpros
Pigeons fly away from a commercial rooftop
Professional Installation of Deterrents
Pigeonpros installs professional deterrents with trained technicians. Quality and effective methods are foremost on our minds as we install the right pigeon products in the right places. If we install these deterrents correctly they are highly effective bird repellents and they will keep pigeons from landing. Correct installation gives us the best chance to help you become pigeon free.
We constantly train our technicians how to install every product and pigeon repellant we use correctly, and how to use the right product or deterrent in the right place.
Once the pigeon cleanup is done it’s time to install the recommended pigeon control deterrents on your home or business to keep these pest birds away.
Here are some examples of pigeon deterrents we install.
pigeon netting or bird netting
pigeon spikes or bird spikes
screening or mesh
Birdwire
Electric shock track
Daddy Long Legs
Pigeon Netting
Pigeon netting installed by the Pigeonpros on a residential rooftop
commercial Pigeon Netting installed by the Pigeonpros on an office building
Pigeon Control Netting installed by the Pigeonpros in Arizona
Pigeonpros installed this netting at the Pepsi Bottling Company. Shout out to our pigeon control Technicians for their attention to detail.
Correctly installed pigeon netting looks amazing. That is if you notice it at all. Most likely, you’ve walked underneath and past some pigeon netting without even noticing.
Hire the wrong company though, and you will notice. We want our pigeon control projects, especially our pigeon netting projects to last far past our 5 year warranty and we put the effort in to make sure that happens.
Professional installation is critical to having pigeon netting that will deter the pigeons and keep them out as well as stand the test of time. Properly installed pigeon netting will keep the pigeons from roosting and or nesting on your property in key areas. Pigeon or bird netting is one of the best pigeon control products on the market.
Pigeon Spikes or Bird Spikes
Column perfectly screened with mesh by Pigeonpros in Tempe Arizona
pigeon deterrent spikes, or bird control spikes can work very well for controlling pigeons perching on small or narrow ledges, or beams. Spikes come in many sizes and widths. it is important to know which spike to use where.
Hire the right local pigeon control company
Hiring a company like Pigeonpros is often your best bet to match up the right spike for the job. Also, spikes sometimes need to be installed up high and to do it safely may require special equipment like the correct ladder or a lift. Hiring an experienced professional pigeon control company can also provide you with a solid guarantee in case something goes wrong.
Screening or Mesh
Solar Panels screened by the Pigeonpros
For small openings, alcoves, and eaves, screen or mesh can be a perfect way to eliminate your pigeons nest area. This is a very difficult thing for our technicians to get good at and requires months of practice to perfect. The idea here is that the screen or mesh won’t be an eyesore for our customers, but will still keep the pigeons out. We pride ourselves on our work looking great.
Birdwire
Birdwire works amazingly well for light bird pressure
Pigeons love to sit on the peak of the roof and the edge of the roof. Also, pigeons love to sit on the parapet wall or pony wall of buildings and poop down the sides. Pigeons will do this because they can see predators coming to get them better and they can also watch their nests and feeding grounds.
The pigeon control solution to this is often Birdwire. A simple stainless steel cable installed that runs 3-6 inches above the edge of the ridge or wall and keeps the birds from getting comfortable. In many instances, Birdwire works surprisingly well, for how simple in concept it is. Professional installation is vital to hold up long term to the bird traffic that tends come in these areas.
Electric shock track
It goes without saying, nobody likes to get shocked by electricity, birds included in this group. Electric shock systems are effective for pigeons when they are working, however electric shock systems are high maintenance and costly. We have installed electric shock many times, but the systems do require very frequent,high maintenance and are often not cost effective for the expense they require to maintain.
Daddy Long Legs or Bird Spiders
Have you ever seen the spider looking thing installed up high to prevent birds perching in an area. We install these in light pressure situations where we need to protect up to an 8′ diameter circle such as a chimney. These bird deterrents are highly visible and not recommended in many instances.
Pigeonpros is not responsible for any roof damage as a result of pigeon activity on your roof before or after our service. On parts. Pigeonpros will restore any products that are damaged as a result of manufacturer or installation defect. We do not guarantee anything that is damaged by external wear and tear, weather, or human intervention. Customer is responsible for labor in some cases. We do not guarantee that Pigeon’s won’t find a new area on your structure to nest or roost. Pigeonpros is not responsible for damage to the structure of infestation unless damage is caused by severe negligence. Pigeonpros is not responsible for damage caused to the structure previous to installation. Examples are, damage by Pigeon droppings, burrowing, nesting, structure of roof not built correctly, or poor repairs done by other companies/individuals who have worked on the structure.
Residential 5 Year No Pigeon Guarantee
Pigeonpros offers a 5 year no pigeon guarantee to residential customers after all efforts have been made to install the correct deterrents and pigeon trapping has been done. If pigeons return after the 5 year no pigeon guarantee has been offered, Pigeonpros will trap any pigeons that return to your home for a 5 year period at no additional charge. If additional deterrents are installed they will not be covered under this guarantee. Only additional trapping is covered under this warranty.
