Birds are vertebrates (animals with backbones) with wings and feathers. Most birds can fly, using powerful muscles to flap their wings.Birds' bodies are covered with a light, tough layer of feathers and they have very light skeletons. Instead of teeth, they have hornlike beaks, or bills. There are more than 10,400 living species. Birds are important for nature balance. Out of all species few species such Sparrows ,maina and Pegions live in close association with human.
Birds do not cause any disease directly and do not come under Pest category . however, there droppings , dead birds can lead to many economic and health issues. Heavy infestation creat high nuisance. Among all birds Pigeons are becoming a major concern for urban cities. They breeds very fast and in no time can lead to high population. Warehouses, Sheds, Apartment complexes etc are most effected. Pigeons droppings can damage the surfaces and spoils the aesthetic looks. If falls on metal surface and left uncleaned then it leads of rusting of surface. Diseases associated with pigeon droppings include Cryptococcosis, Histoplasmosis and Psittacosis. You can become infected with these diseases by breathing in the dust that is created when cleaning droppings. Many respiratories issues can generate due to presence of droppings. Further, dead pigeons and there droppings not only provides opportunity for lethal micro organisms to grow, it also helps various Pest growth .
Flying creatures are difficult to manage specially if they are protected. The only option is to stop there entry & eliminate nesting areas . Protect warehouse or factory loading unloading shutters by installation of strip curtain. Do not feed them in public areas. When high infestation observed please get is touch with a Profession Pest management agency.
In India, pigeons are protected under Section 428 and Section 429 of the Indian Penal Code. Wild pigeons are further protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Hence, its illegal to eliminate them by any way of Killing. The only viable Option is restrict there entry. Various options are available such as Bird Netting, Spike installation. It cant be done on own and there is a requirement to hire a professional net or spike installation team.
We have vast experience in managing birds such as pigeons in all segments like apartments, individual flats, commercial warehouse. We understand Birds behaviour and habitat much betters then others. We do a complete survey of infested area to get the route cause and provide most affordable customised solutions through netting and spike installations. Based on the type and size of birds different netting solutions are provided. Aesthetic look also are kept in mind while offerring solutions.