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Pigeons take over Washington County

jjpace@birdmaster.com — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:01:21 +0000

A large, growing group of pigeons have infested Washington County and are causing officials to worry about the health and well-being of its population. Before the population and visitors get sick from bird droppings, the town is brainstorming ways to fix the pigeon infestation without harming birds or the environment.

Since the old Washington County Tennessee courthouse in Jonesborough was taken over by pest birds, the accumulation of bird droppings on its exterior has caused a significant mess to its façade.

“ ‘I’d say there’s 150, 200 pigeons up there, it gets more every day,’ said Jake Hensley.

Hensley’s spent the last two decades fighting a losing battle.

‘They’ve been a problem for years, but it’s worse this year than it’s ever been,’ said Hensley.

The Washington County courthouse maintenance director cleans bird droppings every morning.

‘We have to keep the porches and ramps washed off so people don’t have to walk through,’ said Hensley. ‘They need to get rid of them.’

The county is coming up with a plan to eliminate the problem. Some will likely be trapped and killed. The county will also remove the windows so the birds can’t roost there. But first, leaders will install sharp bird control strips on all flat surfaces.

‘The manure’s really in there,’ said Hensely. ‘I mean really in there.’

They know they won’t be able to get rid of all of the animals, but they say it’s time to do something.

‘If this keeps on, somebody’s going to get sick,’ said Hensley.

As know, the buildup of bird dropping can cause structures to deteriorate over time. As well, the cost to clean the mess left behind by pigeons can surpass the cost involved in the installation of humane bird control systems.

BirdMaster Bird Control Systems specializes in humane and environmentally friendly bird deterrent systems. They have been protecting historic and commercial buildings for over 20 years. BirdMaster protects buildings from the damaging effects as well as the health hazards associated with bird guano. Their systems do not harm bird or the environment.

BirdMaster Tames the Lion

jjpace@birdmaster.com — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:59:24 +0000

Bird droppings (Guano) pose serious health risks to humans from bacteria and pulmonary invasive spores. The acidity in bird guano also degrades stone and metal, attacking the substrate of buildings causing permanent damage. Concerned, Brooklyn Museum of Art curators contracted BirdMaster to prevent pest birds to the nooks and crannies of their Lion Statue – BirdMaster had previously installed bird control systems which had successfully protected their Main Entrance Portico from pigeons.

To prevent pigeons from coming back and nesting on the sculpture, BirdMaster bird proofed it with installations that are virtually invisible from the ground. To permanently solve the bird infestation problem, BirdMaster’s bird control experts secured it using stainless steel cable, PVC coated stainless steel mesh and stainless steel spikes.

Understanding and capitalizing on the psychology of birds – means BirdMaster can predict what kind of architectural elements birds find attractive – which is crucial in preventing pigeons from coming back. BirdMaster has saved customers countless dollars by creating and executing plans which uses the minimum of hardware to create maximum results, leaving the aesthetics of the subject without compromise.

BirdMaster’s humane bird control systems do not harm birds. They simply fly away to other habitats.

Find out more about pest bird infestations

jjpace@birdmaster.com — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:54:13 +0000

Pest Birds
Find out more about pest bird infestations

The acidity in bird guano (a.k.a. droppings) defaces stone and metal, attacking the substrate of a building to cause permanent damage.

Pigeon, n. To others, a dove, homer, squab, pouter, turbit, tumbler, roller, or fantail. To BirdMaster™, a sitting duck.

Starling, n. A usually dark, oscine bird known for gregarious behavior, except when it encounters BirdMaster™.

Sparrow, n. A small chiefly brownish or grayish Old World oscine songbird. Best enjoyed in the wild, where BirdMaster™ sends it.

Finch, n. a songbird with a short stout, usually conical, bill adapted for crushing seeds. BirdMaster™ dashes its chances to live in human structures.

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jjpace@birdmaster.com — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:30:06 +0000

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