FERAL PIGEON
The feral pigeon is the number one urban pest bird.
Because of their history, pigeons are not afraid
of people; they roost and nest readily in man made
structures and they have a diverse diet. The standard
pigeon has a short neck with a small head. Their
short legs with the level front and hind toes allow
them to perch on branches as well as walk on flat
surfaces.
Feral pigeons are responsible for untold millions
of dollars of damage each year in urban areas. The
uric acid in their feces is highly corrosive. Also
debris from roosting flocks can build up, backing
up gutter and drains thus causing damage to roofs
and other structures. Besides physical damage, the
bacteria, fungal agents and ectoparasites found
in pigeon droppings sometimes represent a health
risk
Pigeons are monogamous and a mating pair will typically
have three or four broods a year. The female will
usually lay two or sometimes three eggs at a time.
The eggs are a solid bright white color. The eggs
take roughly 18 days to hatch and 35 more days before
the fledglings leave the nest.
Diseases spread by birds are common place. They
are responsible for respiratory ailments, viral
infections and food poisoning.
JRG Termite and Pest Control offers a specialized
division pertaining to all wildlife needs. We have
five highly trained wildlife professional experts
on staff who are available 24 hours a day for any
emergency situation. We are members of the National
Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA),
NJ State Licensed Furbearing Trappers, NJ Wildlife
Damage Control Operators Association (NJWDCOA) and
are certified with the National Bat Conservation
Organization.
Should you need any assistance, please feel free
to contact J R G Termite and Pest Control.
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