Pesky Pigeons

[glb8686]

I own a pub which had a timber built play area for the young ones which has gained a couple of pump pigeons who seem to like sitting on top of the swings etc and crapping all over the shop! Which I will have to clean up so the kids don't get covered in it.

 

I thought about putting those pigeon spikes on it but as its a climbing frame thing too they could be accessed easy enough by say, anyone over a few ft tall. I know i cant use the shotgun and i'm a **** shot with an air rifle, plus there is no backstop for WHEN i miss.

 

Any other ideas how to get rid?

[mrmints]

A cat or two might keep them away?

[glb8686]

Not really viable as;

 

1. They'll also **** everywhere

2. I hate cats.

[BSA-airgunner]

How about lengths of guttering upside down with the pigeon spikes attached ..easy on easy off ..

[glb8686]

The playground is easily accessible to anyone who is walking past, I don't want a law suit because some kid nipped in when were shut and getting themselves impaled, otherwise, great idea.

[BSA-airgunner]

Sonic pigeon control..

 

http://www.pigeonstop.co.uk/ultrasonic_deterrents.asp

[glb8686]

How much!! :O

[mrmints]

HA HA HA

 

I don't know if it works particularly well with pigeons, but a realistic looking fake owl might keep them away. I know people put them on their boats to keep the sea gulls from landing and pooping.

 

Not really viable as;

 

1. They'll also **** everywhere

2. I hate cats.

Edited April 18, 2013 by mrmints

[woody walloper]

feed in to a area that is safe to shoot with air rifle.

[Luckyshot]

feed in to a area that is safe to shoot with air rifle.

 

 

Baiting pigeons is not that good of an idea.

[CharlieT]

Baiting pigeons is not that good of an idea.

Why not, sounds like a plan to me

[glb8686]

Could be an idea as the area is lower than the carpark by a few feet. Bit of bird seed on the floor would give me plenty backstop.

[oscarsdad]

Why not, sounds like a plan to me

Because it is illegal

[glb8686]

Really? How is it different to decoying?

[Highbird70]

U NOT USING BAIT TO ATTRACT THEM>>>>>THO......that's the difference in decoying

[al4x]

Someone is going to have to point out where in the General License it states its illegal to bait birds causing a nuisance into an area they can be shot

 

http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/Images/wml-gl04_tcm6-24149.pdf

[Highbird70]

I was waiting for you al4x..... :whistling:

 

Someone is going to have to point out where in the General License it states its illegal to bait birds causing a nuisance into an area they can be shot

 

http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/Images/wml-gl04_tcm6-24149.pdf

[al4x]

there is the issue when stating facts it always helps to look at the document in question, I thought it was on the iffy side but can't see any proof of it

[CharlieT]

Please refer to the Countryside and Wildlife Act section 5. This section deals with what is prohibited with regard to the taking and killing of birds.

 

If baiting was prohibited then it would be illegal to bait ladder traps when catching crows or using eggs to bait Magpie's in Larsen traps.

[stubby]

ok, I see two options, you could buy a product called avi-go, or a live catch trap.

 

with a live catch trap YOU CAN lure them in by feeding, inside the trap, leaving trap open for a week, then set the trap and remove birds daily, once you get into a routine it will only take minutes each day, put trap in same spot every day, feed at same time every morning, remove cage and birds every day

 

http://www.pestcontrolonline.com/~pestcont/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=258

 

or use avi-go, its a rentokil product, but you may be able to source it elsewhere, it looks just like silicone sealant, but basically has peppers/burning agent in its make up, birds sit/roost on it, fly away and feet then touch on private parts whilst in flight mode, giving them a horrible burning sensation in the nether regions, they associate this with the play area and dont come back, it would hopefully also work on local chav's, who play on the climbing frame, they constantly grab themselves, so hopefully kill two birds with one stone so to speak

http://www.rentokil.co.uk/technical-support/our-products-and-services/bird-deterrent/bird-proofing/index.html?gclid=CKHn0Mnb1rYCFSXLtAodbScAIw

[wymberley]

Don't know your layout, so pinch of salt necessary here.

 

An outside drinks/dining area of a pub in Jersey must have had the same problem but with gulls. They solved it by forming a high grid pattern made by fishing line through which the birds could not fly.

[glb8686]

I'll re-seed the grass before i go out. Not baiting, simply gardening

[Sha Bu Le]

I own a pub which had a timber built play area for the young ones which has gained a couple of pump pigeons who seem to like sitting on top of the swings etc and crapping all over the shop! Which I will have to clean up so the kids don't get covered in it.

 

I thought about putting those pigeon spikes on it but as its a climbing frame thing too they could be accessed easy enough by say, anyone over a few ft tall. I know i cant use the shotgun and i'm a **** shot with an air rifle, plus there is no backstop for WHEN i miss.

 

Any other ideas how to get rid?

West Yorkie...........sure there must be someone on here close by who is competent with an air rifle and could help you out. What say you all?

 

Couple of ales could get it done.

 

Failing that I believe you can get soft plastic pigeon spikes, birds don't like them and they will not hurt even a small people size person.

[Sha Bu Le]

Don't know your layout, so pinch of salt necessary here.

 

An outside drinks/dining area of a pub in Jersey must have had the same problem but with gulls. They solved it by forming a high grid pattern made by fishing line through which the birds could not fly.

sounds like a good plan Wymberley