Pigeon Removal
Pigeon length is typically about 34 cm (13.5″), and their colour is generally bluish grey with narrow black wing bands and white rump, though colours can vary. In rural areas, pigeons can cause serious losses to small grains, may contaminate foodstuffs, and spread disease to domestic stock.
Feral pigeons carry pigeon ornithosis (psittacosis), Newcastle disease, aspergillosis, pseudo tuberculosis, pigeon coccidiosis, toxoplasmosis, encephalitis, and salmonellosis, many of which can be transmitted to humans. Histoplasmosis and cryptococcosis are systemic fungal diseases of man which may be contracted while cleaning up accumulations of dusty pigeon manure. Pigeon ectoparasites such as pigeon nest bugs, fleas, ticks, and mites may bite humans, possibly transmitting disease. Welts and skin infection may also result from mite bites. Ectoparasites such as the Northern fowl mite frequently invade homes from pigeon nests in or on the building.
Pigeon droppings deface and speed the deterioration of buildings, statues, and automobiles, and may land on unwary pedestrians. Pigeons’ faeces commonly contaminate grain destined for use in food products. Pigeon nests may clog drain pipes, interfere with awnings, and make fire escapes hazardous. These nests often harbour numerous ectoparasites and dermestid beetles.
Pigeons are widely distributed in Ontario cities and the surrounding countryside. In winter, the feral pigeon is less frequently encountered in open country. High ledges, especially ornamental alcoves of buildings, are common nesting sites. Nests are often reused and consist of twigs, straw, droppings, and feathers.
Building ledges, barn rafters, bridges, and similar man-made shelters are usual nesting sites. A pair constructs a rather messy nest in which the female lays one or two eggs. The male and female incubate the eggs during an incubation period of 17-19 days. The young (squab) are fed pre-digested food (pigeon milk) until they are weaned just before leaving the nest at 35-37 days of age. More eggs are laid before the first young are weaned. Breeding occurs during all seasons, and several broods are raised each year.
We off pigeon control servicing all of Durham and the entire GTA, including Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Brooklin, Bowmanville, Courtice, Port Perry, and surrounding areas. Quality Affordable Pest Control are experts at pigeon control and removal.
We also provide pest control and removal services for York Region, including Markham, Vaughan, Thornhill, Richmond Hill, Woodbridge, Stouffville, Uxbridge, Newmarket, East Gwillimbury, Maple, Georgina, and King City.
