The use of humane pigeon control methods are not only for the squeamish, but it holds I higher purpose than that. All species in the world need
safeguarding from extinction and often, the primary beings that certain species need safeguarding from are humans. We are often the perpetrators of endangering creatures in the world because of our virtually unrestricted methods of destruction. Pigeons are among the most targeted creatures in the world so to speak and each time we kill one or two of them, we somehow diminish their population. Accumulatively speaking, the number of pigeons that die each year to the use of inhumane
lethal pigeon control methods had reached an alarming rate. Not all pigeons may die but there are specific of pigeons that are already in endangered. Eventually, they will perish and the next
species of pigeons will probably be the next ones on the line.
Admittedly,
pigeons can be quite of a pest to our human existence. They often swarm in multitude in many of our properties and their multitude would often hamper us in living peacefully. Often, their presence is also a predicament in certain human activities, compromising costs and or investments in different proportions.
However, despite of that character, they still do not deserve to be inhumanely destroyed with the use of lethal control methods. Methods such as kill traps, petrifying gasses, and
guns are listed as among the top most violent ways to
kill pigeons and still a lot of people are using these approaches. Pigeons as species somehow do not deserve to be driven that way, lest kill them. In fact, having a particular crucial role in the entire ecological balance, they at least deserve to be returned to their natural habitat. However, returning them as well to their natural dwellings would be quite a challenge considering the proliferating urbanization of the places in the world. Their habitats are somehow reverted into very few locations. This is also the very reason why their habitations overlap with humans. Still we are the cause of their flight to our territories.
Fortunately, there are still those people who care about the pigeons existence and have somehow innovated ways on how to deal with them without truly hurting them.
These humane approaches should be used popularly instead of the contrary methods. Using these methods is one way of understanding the nature of their existence and thus at the same time fostering appreciation for them.
A common misconception from people is that when they use
humane pigeon control methods, they assume that they are not as effective as using the lethal methods which they see to deliver immediate output -
eradication. That's absolutely not true at all. Destroying a creature is never the sole effective way to get rid of it. Human pigeon control methods are enthusiastically innovated in order to cater two prongs of the pigeon problem -
getting rid of the pigeons and not killing them at the same
time.
Here are some of the most effective
humane pigeon control methods that you can use:
1. The Bird Spike
The
bird spike (a.k.a pigeon spikes) is perhaps one of the most commonly used effective pigeon control method on earth. Its popularity is naturally derived from its proven effectiveness. However, bird spikes are not ready made and they can't be purchased as immediate items from department or hardware stores. They have to be assembled. They are actually made to order and attached into rooftops, gutters, awnings, gutters, and ledges. What they do is that it keeps pigeons and all other nesting birds from landing into these areas. The spikes are usually made of steel. Oftentimes, they are made of polycarbonate materials. Birds don't get killed with the spikes unless of course they flat drop into the spikes for some reasons. It can only hurt them a little though; just enough to fend them away by making them feel the predicament of landing into your roof. The spikes are often made and placed to conceal the entire ledge in order to seal seams which could be used by pigeons as alternate routes to get inside.
2. The Bird Slope
A
bird slope is actually a unique combination of simplicity and functionality. They are ideally designed for ledges, beams, eaves, and other perpendicular areas in the house wherein pigeons are most likely to thrive and nest. The slope panels provide a slippery surface so that pigeons will find it really difficult to get a grip. Naturally, they would all just simply slide off the surface. You need not to worry about making things look bad for you when you are to use the slopes, they could easily be painted to blend in the entire accent of your house designs.
3. Netting
Netting is quite popular to many people experiencing pigeon problems because they offer an effective solution while at the same time being very cheap. If they are properly installed they could become impenetrable barriers for your rooftops. They could also be installed in patios, and courtyards or any certain wide spaces that pigeons would often dwell. There are also heavy duty bird nets that can be used for larger establishments, like office buildings or apartments. Usually, architects would prescribe this approach in order to prevent pigeons from invading the office structures. Bird-B-Gone
nets are among the most popular brands of heavy duty bird nets. They are UV, fire, and water resistant and they could definitely last for a long time and still effectively protect the establishment from bird invasion.
4. Electric Deterrents
A more advance and a bit expensive piece of technology to prevent birds from entering human territories is the
electric-track pigeon deterrent. Pigeons may get electrocuted when they land on these things but they are totally harmless. They would simply give sudden electric shocks to the pigeons or any birds in order to discourage them from landing in the areas. They are totally idea for ledges and other perpendicular areas of the establishment wherein pigeons often nest and roost.
