Why Are The Pigeons Roosting At My Location?

The primary reason pigeons and public nuisance birds locate and roost at a particular location is environmental:  Food/Water – Shelter – Pest Control.Pigeons in particular do not migrate to other geographical areas because humans provide the necessary elements for population procreation and survival.Food waste is very available in the USA and is everywhere.  Providing pigeons with a food source is the #1 attraction for harboring pigeons.The #2 attraction is urban shelter provided by our architectural building designs promoting harboring in our cities. 

When pigeons feel safe from birds of prey or access to their procreation flocks; we find pigeons roosting in large numbers.Lastly, our cities and municipalities have limited resources and no interest in controlling the pest populations be it rodents or flying rats.  Very few city governments have bird eradication programs let alone budgets for this sort of thing.  The cost to serve in this area is placed on the individual or public sectors.  Poor city trash or debris ordinances and enforcement provide more chances for pigeons to spread disease  The homeless population also promotes poor hygiene practices further assists the pigeon population to grow.

What Are The Most Important Factors For Getting Rid of My Pigeon Problem?

There are several common mistakes when trying to deal with pigeons or birds of health risk.  Trying to do bird control yourself is a painful effort and a waste of time.  Placing a fake owl on your home or business will not deliver the result you were hoping for. Calling a bird control professional who has the expertise saves time and money.  Additionally using a bird control professional who specializes in pigeon or bird exclusion is important – hiring an everyday pest control company whose primary task are ants will not make for a great outcome.  Pest removal or exclusion is a highly specialized skill or art and does require a pest control license by those who provide bird control services.  Number of years practicing bird control matters.