Feral pigeons roost on ledges, sloping roofs and under bridges, destroying insulation defacing surfaces and blocking pipes and gutters with droppings. In large numbers, pigeons can cause considerable nuisance from their droppings, nesting materials and general debris.
Pigeons have been shown to be infected with such disease as ornithosis and salmonellosis. There is little evidence to substantiate the claim that they transmit diseases to man.
Dealing with feral pigeons
The effective way to control pigeons in the long terms is to remove their food source and prevent them from roosting and nesting on buildings. A reduction in food will not result in the birds dying of starvation. They will just breed less often or move away to another location.
What can you do?
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