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Why Should You Get Rid of Pigeons?

Thursday, June 30th, 2011

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From a distance, you probably don’t mind watching pigeons fly round and eat. You would rather not experience the bird droppings on your freshly washed car or house windows. Pigeons can be a nuisance for many reasons.

There are health reasons why you should get rid of pigeons. Did you know that pigeon diseases could be transmitted to humans? Sixty known microorganisms have the capability to cause diseases in humans. Even though the risk is small, there are three known diseases – histoplasmosis, cryptococcosis, and psittacosis – all caused by encountering bird droppings. They are all rare, but they do occur. Pigeons are also carriers for fleas, ticks, and mites.

Los Angeles pigeon removal also helps you deal with another disadvantage to having pigeons around – property damage. Pigeon droppings not only cause damage the paint on your vehicle, but it can also damage your house. The acid from their droppings can cause paint discoloration and metal erosion. Their nests can also cause a problem because the nests can clog gutters. Pigeons also use roofs and attics for nesting.

Pigeons, without a doubt, did not inherit a beautiful singing voice. They are noisy creatures that give you another reason to get rid of them from your property. Accuracy Plus is your pest control solution for pests both inside and outside your home. For more information about our services, visit our site or call us at 888-675-0258.

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Pigeon Removal Is Hard – Leave It To The Professionals

Thursday, April 7th, 2011

Pigeons can be extremely irritating. When they invade your roof or other areas around your home, they can make quite a bit of noise and constantly leave you messes that need to be cleaned up. More importantly than any of that though, pigeons can become quite a hazard to your health because they carry many diseases with them wherever they go. Because of this it’s very important that you get rid of pigeons when they start to make their nests near your home. But pigeon removal can be a tricky and complicated process and you may find that even after taking some precautionary steps that you’ll still need to call in the professionals.

Start by making sure that there’s nothing around your home, in your attic, or in your gutters that could serve as a food source to pigeons. These birds are mostly known for liking grains such as breads and seeds, but wild pigeons will eat just about anything. Making sure that the areas in and around your home are free of trash, bird seed, and other possible food sources for pigeons is a great way to prevent pigeons from ever coming to your yard.

If you notice that pigeons are nesting in your yard or in your home, you then need to cover up any areas that they are making their home. Things like wooden slats and wire mesh are very effective at detracting pigeons if you lay them down where pigeons like to roost. You can also spray these areas with pigeon repellent, but these repellents often come with chemicals that can be very dangerous for untrained people to use.

These steps are good measures in helping prevent pigeons from making their nest near your home, but some of them may be dangerous, especially when you consider that they most likely involve climbing up into high areas. In addition to that, these steps most likely won’t be enough to get rid of pigeons when they’ve already moved in, and particularly if there is a large amount of the pesky birds. For this reason, calling professional exterminators is the best choice for pigeon removal. Professionals will have all the necessary sprays and chemicals, along with the know-how required to use them, and will have professional tools and tricks to get rid of pigeons around your home. And in addition to all that, you can leave the problem to someone else and not have to worry about those pesky pigeons anymore!

Accuracy Plus can handle all of your pest control needs, both inside and outside. Visit our site for more valuable information or give us a call at 888-675-0258.

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Hawk Decoys Scare Pest Birds

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

Hawk Decoys Scare Pest Birds

Are you tired of chasing pigeons off your property? Pigeons are small birds that can be quite destructive. They can be hard on electrical equipment and lighting, and also present health problems – pigeon droppings have been shown to carry up to 60 known diseases.

You don’t have to use noisy deterrents to get rid of pest birds. You can use natural predators to scare the birds away. One of the strongest predators to pigeons and other nuisance birds is a hawk. Hawks are known to speed out of the sky and dive at prey, such as pigeons.

When you set up a decoy of a hawk, it’s important to position the decoy so that its outline is visible and it casts a shadow. This will trick the pigeons and smaller birds into believing that there’s a natural predator – and the best things is to move on.

When it comes to controlling pests, there are always lots of options. Our inspections include preparing recommendations for all kinds of pests around your home, including pigeons.

For a free inspection, give us a call at 888-675-0258 or go to http://www.accuracypluscalifornia.com/.

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