"Gunner Asch" wrote in message
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On Mon, 13 Oct 2014 22:44:33 -0700, "Howard Beal"
wrote:


"Michael A. Terrell" wrote in message
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Larry Jaques wrote:

On Mon, 13 Oct 2014 20:17:20 -0700, "Howard Beal"
wrote:

Anyone have a proven method of encouraging pigeons
to find a new home. Looks like the flying rats are
trying to build a nest. Did a google search and only
got useless results from people trying to sell stuff
that does not work.

The spike strips are the only thing I've ever seen which work.
Avoid the self-adhesive plastic types for obvious reasons.
Also avoid those which look like branched twigs. Dropped straws build
up on them and nests result.

Stick with the Bird-Be-Gone 5" plain spike style. Expensive, but
proven. (Disclaimer: I've only seen these used/talked with many
owners. I haven't bought and used them myself due to no need. The
woodpecker wouldn't have been bothered by them anyway since he was
sitting on top of the tin lids. sigh Luckily, he finally found a
mate and left my tin alone.)

If i put some aluminum swarf
in thier nest will they move on?

No, they'll add to it and stay.


How about reverse lightning rods? Zap the nasty little suckers out
of the sky. ;-)

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Anyone wanting to run for any political office in the US should have to
have a DD214, and a honorable discharge.

I do have a roll of chicken wire and a high frequency starter for my
welder. Might do some experiments combining the two.

Best Regards
Tom.

Remove all flammible materials from side zones of the treated area.

You CAN set birds on fire.

Been there, done that...horrifyingly.

Gunner


Yep don't want pigeon flambe landing in a neighbors palm tree or
roof. Gonna test some diy bird spikes. If that fails gonna try baited
rat traps, my neighbor told me thats what they use at the mini storage
where he works. Just gotta get the realy biggins at the .99 store.

Best Regards
Tom.