Pest Control in Action: How to Manage Pigeon Problems
If you get a pest outbreak, have you ever wondered how we’ll treat it?
Well wonder no more. Our new series, Pest Control in Action, gives you a glimpse into how we tackle outbreaks of all of your ‘favourite’ (aka most dreaded) pests.
This week, Allstate pest technicians Stephen and Nikolas (Kiki) are tasked with a heavy pigeon infestation at a property. After sitting vacant for 8 months, allowing pigeons to really make themselves at home and leave behind a huge mess.
Kiki recommended installing bird netting and gutter guards to prevent future issues, but first the technicians needed to give the property a deep clean to manage all the droppings, debris and nesting materials left behind by the feathery squatters.
The pigeon control process
- Diagnosis
Pigeons have been roosting and nesting throughout the property, leaving behind substantial accumulations of droppings, fouling, and nesting materials in gutters, roof voids, courtyards, and other areas. - Vacuum cleaning
The first major step is to vacuum and extract all the pigeon waste and debris using powerful industrial vacuums with specialised attachments. This rigorous cleaning process targets gutters, roof cavities, solar panels, and even hard-to-reach nooks and crannies where droppings and nests may have built up. - High pressure cleaning
Following the vacuum treatment, the technicians employ high-pressure water jets to thoroughly cleanse and sanitise all affected surfaces like walls, roofs, and courtyards, blasting away any residual staining or grime left behind by the pigeons. - Gutter guard and bird netting installation
With the property now disinfected, focus turns to prevention. Gutter guards are installed to inhibit future nesting in gutters, while bird netting is strategically placed to create physical barriers, denying pigeons access to previous roosts and potential new nesting sites.
The result
What was once a dilapidated eyesore covered in droppings and nests is now a clean, well-maintained premises thanks to Allstate’s diligent efforts. After thoroughly removing all traces of the pigeon infestation, they implemented preventative measures to make the location inhospitable to these winged pests going forward.
Established in 1986, Allstate has grown to become one of the best known and loved pest control providers for Adelaide families and businesses. Our knowledgeable and friendly technicians are available 24/7 to all suburbs of Adelaide. Fully equipped to treat pest outbreaks in residential, commercial and industrial settings, our modern and innovative treatments will ensure that your property is safeguarded from pests for years to come.
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