778-828-6094Pest birds like pigeons can be the source of a great deal of unsightly and unsafe problems for all different types of commercial and residential properties. This is especially true in larger cities like Vancouver, BC, where pigeons tend to congregate in larger groups and use manmade buildings for food and shelter. At Local Pest, we assist with bird control throughout Vancouver and the surrounding towns, and are available to assist with pigeon nesting and other related challenges. Most of the calls we get are commercial, from rooftops and signage to loading docks where pigeons settle in year-round.
Why Pigeon Control?
Pigeons are not just annoying scavenger birds. They can cause some very serious problems if they are able to nest on the property, or congregate in large numbers nearby. Some of these pigeon-related problems include:
- Paint Damage – Droppings are mostly made of corrosive uric acid, requiring repainting and/or repair if large amounts are found on machinery or benches.
- Fire Hazards – Pigeons seek out sheltered areas to make their nests, which for many commercial buildings can mean gutters and vents. This buildup of debris can block airflow and make the building more vulnerable to fire in drier conditions.
- Health Risks – Pigeons themselves often carry parasites like ticks, mites, and fleas that can easily pass on diseases to humans. Histoplasmosis, e. Coli, and salmonella can also be transmitted to humans via pigeons’ droppings through inhalation or food contamination.
The fact that pigeons often group together in large numbers only increases the negative effects they have on their surroundings, which makes bird control even more urgent.
How We Remove Pigeons from Commercial and Residential Properties
We use a variety of different techniques for clearing pigeons away from your business, depending on the details of your bird invasion. Our methods are safe, humane, and legal. Instead of harming the pigeons, we use exclusion and prevention methods, such as:
- Install Exclusion Devices – Adding bird spikes and slopes to the eaves and window ledges where pigeons prefer to roost and nest discourages them from stopping on or near your building.
- Install Barriers – Putting barriers like netting or mesh guards over vents and other enclosed areas pigeons tend to congregate in your area will help prevent them from getting there in the first place.
- Remove Nests – Since the nests can be a danger to the birds and the building, removing them is sometimes necessary. Our technicians are trained to move the nest without damaging it or injuring any young birds still using it.
- Clean Up the Area – Along with shelter, food sources are a big reason pigeons are drawn to certain buildings. We can determine whether this is true for your business’s building and help eliminate that food or odor source to keep the pigeons from returning.
We have helped businesses in all kinds of industries with their pigeon problems, including warehouses, retail stores, office buildings and more. Prevent or avoid further property damage and potential health risks to your customers, employees and property with our pigeon and other bird control services.
Commercial Pigeon Deterrent Services: Rooftops, Signage and Loading Docks
Pigeon control in Vancouver is mostly a commercial issue. Flat rooftops, illuminated signage, and loading docks give pigeons the ledges, warmth, and food scraps they need to settle in, and most of our pigeon calls come from property managers, retail owners, and facility staff rather than homeowners.
Rooftop and HVAC Protection
Pigeons roost on rooftop units, parapets, and vents, where their droppings corrode metal and block condenser coils. We fit low-profile spike strips and sloped deterrent track along ledges and rooftop equipment so birds can’t get a foothold, without changing how the equipment runs.
Signage and Storefront Ledges
Channel letters, awnings, and storefront signage give pigeons a flat surface right above your entrance, and the droppings that follow eat into paint and signage finishes. Discreet netting or wire deterrent systems keep the ledges clear while staying out of view from the sidewalk.
Loading Docks and Service Areas
Loading docks attract pigeons for the same reason they attract other pests: exposed food waste and quiet overhead beams to nest on. We combine exclusion netting over bay openings with a cleanup plan for the dock area, which cuts down on both the birds and the odor that draws them back.
Pigeon deterrent work like this is usually part of a wider commercial pest control services in Vancouver plan, since the rooftop and dock access points that let pigeons in often let rodents and insects in too. If your property deals with gulls, crows, or other nuisance species alongside pigeons, our humane bird control services in Vancouver page covers exclusion methods for the full range of birds we handle.