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Pigeons roost on building ledges, causing defacement and health risks
from their droppings.
Starlings, indian mynah birds and sparrows often nest inside roof
voids, causing thousands of minute bird mites to enter the premises.
The bites of bird mites are 10 times worse than fleas and cause severe
skin irritation and blotching. |
Various long term bird control deterrent systems or products can
be used where pigeons are a problem.
This may include installation of plastic or stainless steel spikes
on ledges or other roosting areas; post and spring wire barriers
and bird netting to exclude pigeons from particular areas. |
In some areas, shooting of pigeons may be allowed as approved by
National Parks & Wildlife Service and the local police authorities.
Live trapping and humane disposal of the pigeons is also permitted
in certain circumstances.
Contact your pest control professional for
an on site inspection, service quotation and advice as to
the recommended service or product best suited to the situation.
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Starlings, indian mynah birds and sparrows nesting
in roof voids can cause a bird mite (sometimes called "bird lice")
infestation to become a serious problem inside the home.
As noted above, the bites of bird mites are 10 times worse than fleas
and cause severe skin irritation and blotching, particularly to children
or people with sensitive skin.
Bird mite pest control involves
the use of an insecticidal spray treatment of the bird mite infestation
in the immediate bird nesting areas using a synthetic pyrethroid
insecticide prior to removal of the bird nesting materials.
Affected roof void areas are treated with a permethrin dust. In addition,
any bird mite infested areas in the living quarters of the home is
treated with natural pyrethrins, as applied through a fogging machine
that disperses the natural pyrethrin insecticide to penetrate into
nooks and crannies where the bird mite may congregate.
CONSUMER NOTE: It is essential to block off entry points to ensure
birds cannot rebuild a nest in the roof void. We also recommend the
galvanised vermin wire or similar products for bird proofing of domestic
and commercial buildings. |
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