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  • January 13, 2009 at 5:59 pm #589446

    mg
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    I have some pigeons who have taken a liking to my house. They are roosting on some beams and pooping non-stop. Does anyone have any recommendations for pigeon removal/prevention? I don’t want to do it myself, but am looking for a good recommendation for a reputable company. Also, I don’t want to hurt the birds, just don’t want them on my house.

    thanks!

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    January 13, 2009 at 6:29 pm #654823

    DavidF
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    Try Jeff Savoie, at 206 914 9196.

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    January 13, 2009 at 8:50 pm #654824

    B-squared
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    Buy a plastic owl – that is what they are for. Hey, they even have big vultures at Archie McPhee’s.

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    January 13, 2009 at 10:25 pm #654825

    squareeyes
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    I have a large raven (fm Archie McPhee’s) that I’d be happy to offload, er, contribute to the effort. I sewed him to a dress as part of a “The Birds” Halloween costume a few years ago but don’t want to just throw him away.

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    January 14, 2009 at 2:03 am #654826

    Jill
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    Oh do I feel yer pain. (Note to pigeonmom: avert your gaze, this bad talk could be about your relatives! :) You can get bird spikes at Junction Hardware and attach em to the beams. Just make sure every inch is covered! They can perch on a very small space if they’re used to your house. Also for a coupla days be diligent about chasing them away if they’re near.

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    January 14, 2009 at 3:08 am #654827

    pigeonmom
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    I know my pals like to poop & roost in inappropriate places. **sorry** ;-)

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    January 18, 2009 at 9:19 pm #654828

    JeffSavoie
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    No pigeons were harmed, while solving this problem.

    MG,

    Thanks for the call, and your patronage.

    David,

    Thanks again, for the referral.

    B-squared,

    I wish I knew how to post photos, one of my favorites on this subject is a plastic owl decoy, with a pigeon perched on it’s head. ;)

    That’s not a solution a true professional would sell, or stand behind with a guarantee.

    Jill,

    You sure know your stuff!

    D’you need a job? :D

    You’re right, the key to any “exclusion” work is to make whatever was attractive (structurally), less so. And then to follow that up with a program of active deterrents (noise, motion, etc.).

    Jeff Savoie

    All City Animal Control

    206 914 9196

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