Pigeons can be especially damaging to your home or condo building balconies. Also, once pigeons or other birds take up residence, it is next to impossible to remove them without professional assistance. If pigeons or other destructive birds do turn your balcony into their home, try not to panic and avoid do-it-yourself removal measures. There are options for professional bird removal in Richmond Hill and Mississauga which are done in a safe and humane manner.

Why Pigeons and Other Birds Enjoy Your Balcony

Fine feathered birds may be entertaining at first, but once you notice the destruction and messy bird droppings, you may have second thoughts about letting them use your balcony as their home. Pigeons enjoy balconies because they provide them with a ledge to congregate. They can also create nests underneath balconies and overhangs to protect themselves and their young from the weather.

Pigeons and Birds: A Risk to Your Health

Pigeon droppings could pose a health hazard to the public. They have been associated with a variety of diseases, including:

• Histoplasmosis – Found in the fungus inside pigeon droppings.
• Cryptococcosis – A fungal disease that is related to pigeon droppings.
• Psittacosis – Known as parrot fever, this infectious disease affects birds. So if you have pets like parrots, cockatiels or parakeets, they are also at risk.

In addition to health concerns, pigeon droppings themselves are a mess. They have a tar-like consistency that is difficult to remove from painted surfaces. Also, nesting materials are known to clog gutters and can create unsightly damage to balconies, window sills and wooden finishes.

Call Us for Bird Removal in Mississauga & Richmond Hill

Removing pigeons and other birds once they have made your balcony their home is difficult, especially when you are trying to control the problem permanently. Birds have adapted to the stress and they can find food sources in the area; therefore, causing them to become reluctant to relocate. You can prevent birds from taking up residence in balcony areas by using bird scaring devices. These feature loud noises, flashing lights and even recordings of bird distress calls, all of which can deter them from nesting.
Once pigeons and birds have created a home, they will need to be physically removed and controlled. An experienced bird removal companycan do this by:

1. Removing their roosting niches and sealing any crevices (including large openings) so that pigeons are discouraged from nesting there.
2. Screening off all water sources.
3. Cleaning food debris away from the area.
4. Using bristling wires or sticky pastes to discourage pigeons from landing or gathering on balconies and rooftops.

ICE Pest Control can help you with your pigeon or bird problem. Whether you own a condo or you are an apartment manager, our team will effectively and humanely solve the problem for good.
Contact us for bird removal services in Richmond Hill, Mississauga, anywhere else in the GTA. Call us today at 1-888-439-8376 or fill out an online contact form to request a free quote and initial appointment.