Spilled foods attract unwanted birds to High School campus



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Many localities have passed laws prohibiting people from feeding birds, but it still is a serious issue for authorities, who are dealing with this problem on a regular basis across the country. Residents, visitors, workers (and the list goes on) tend to think that giving birds a small amount of leftovers can’t cause any harm. Some people even enjoy the fact that birds will come closer to them to eat. But what bird feeders usually don’t know is that this is how everything starts – by feeding birds, people are indirectly telling the birds that they can roost and nest around, because there is enough food in the area. And even if the birds decide to roost elsewhere, they will more than certainly come back for more.

Yes! Birds do need to eat, but they will find better food (and the right type) in other habitat.

At Corona del Mar High School in California birds are finding a resource on spilled foods. The high school campus has been the host for dozens of birds. Students and staff members are complaining that the birds (in special Seagulls) have been hovering around, looking for any sort of leftover left on the ground, on a garbage bin, or even on student’s hands.

The accumulation of bird guano is also causing drainage problems. Due to excessive amounts of droppings, some outside drains are being clogged. To keep the situation under control, Principal Tim Bryan is seeking for effective solutions to deter birds from roosting on their buildings, and from causing more harm.

While it is important to find an effective solution, it is crucial for an educational environment that the methods used are humane. Anything other than that could cause harm to students, staff and school’s visitors.

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Source: http://newportbeach.patch.com/articles/birds-causing-problems-for-corona-del-mar-high-school-students

Building might eventually be torn down due to bird droppings

An infested downtown storefront in Linton, Indiana might not stay there much longer. The building has suffered severe damages due to accumulation of bird guano over the years.

The structure has been compromised and its roof might collapse soon if no one takes charge of the situation to fix the bird infestation in a timely manner. Cleaning up the mess is just the first step to a more advanced and permanent solution, such as the installation of humane bird control systems to prevent future birds from roosting and nesting on its structures.

Without any further action, the building may be in serious trouble. Chances are that city officials will have to tear it down.

The storefront’s poor condition is making neighboring businesses worried. On one end, the adjoining properties could suffer damages by the tear-down efforts. On the other end, keeping the visually unappealing building, with its discolored walls and façade covered in pigeon poop, can create a negative impression on current and new customers.

Despite the fact that the property has been declared a nuisance, other suggestions have also arisen. One suggestion was to donate the property to local groups or the city, but the mayor didn’t show any interest due to its elevated cost. Cleaning the building and removing the birds is just a temporary solution and will not solve the problem. Mayor Leigh did some work to clean up the interior and remove the pigeons, but problems remain.

On top of all this, there are the potential health hazards associated with pigeon droppings. To list a few, Histoplasmosis and Cryptococcosis, both caused by fungus found in the bird guano, can cause infections and other major health complications.

Source: http://gcdailyworld.com/story/1801554.html

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Gulls cover Saginaw City Hall with droppings

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Winter has arrived, and so did the birds for Saginaw city, Michigan.

Facing a rapidly wave of flying gulls, Saginaw City Hall has probably never seen such a thing - Pest birds invaded the city in an unexpectedly short amount of time and are causing severe damages to roofs and structures around town.

The buildings and surrounding areas along city’s Saginaw River are covered with white bird droppings and are looking pretty bad for visitors and residents. Sidewalks and vehicles didn’t escape from this storm, and neither did the population, who are constantly avoiding being hit by bird guano falling from the sky.

The situation seems out of control to Phil Karwat, Saginaw’s director of public services, who works across from City Hall at 1435 S. Washington. He also claims that he has never seen anything like this in the 12 years that he has been working in the Saginaw City Hall.
Source: http://www.mlive.com/news/saginaw/index.ssf/2011/12/bombs_away_throngs_of_fish-fea.html

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The arrival of Seagulls brings health concerns to Tinton Falls, NJ

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It is a fact that Gulls can be a nuisance and spread diseases even in small numbers, but when agglomerated in large flocks they can seriously disturb a population.

Monmouth County officials are seriously concerned about this massive invasion of seagulls and are searching for solutions to the problem. Residents are stunned by the amount of birds that have infested the area and are demanding action from authorities to get rid of these pest birds.

“Baldwin said he is concerned about the potential health hazards that may arise from the large bird population that has taken root in Fox Chase.

Monmouth County Freeholder Director Robert Clifton said the county is actively investigating the problem.

‘This is a top priority for the administration. We're going to get a solution. We're going to get it as fast as humanly possible,’ Clifton said."
Read more: http://middletown-nj.patch.com/articles/freeholders-tinton-falls-bird-invasion-a-priority

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Clay County Historical Society fights 100 years of pigeon damage

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Several years of pigeon infestation has seriously damaged many buildings in Clay County, Kansas.

The costs and time involved to clear bird droppings has not come to an end. Clay County Historical Society is fighting to keep the area free of pigeon guano.


“The bell tower had been the pigeons' happy home for many years and they had left their calling cards. About 18 inches of poop was deposited on all the surfaces inside the tower.

The repair work came to a halt. A farm truck was driven up beside the tower and the men put on masks and started shoveling. Two to three hours later Steve was ready to start dismantling the tower and putting it back together.


In the meantime several of the men were on the roof repairing the base of the tower. It needed to be reinforced before the tower could be replaced. The rest of the crew started scraping paint and doing minor repairs. Also, some not-so-minor repairs were done on the entryway to the school as it was under the tower and badly damaged by water and pigeon droppings.”
Read more:
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20467898&BRD=1160&PAG=461&dept_id=190958&rfi=6

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Pigeons take over Washington County

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A large, growing group of pigeons have infested Washington County and are causing officials to worry about the health and well-being of its population. Before the population and visitors get sick from bird droppings, the town is brainstorming ways to fix the pigeon infestation without harming birds or the environment.

Since the old Washington County Tennessee courthouse in Jonesborough was taken over by pest birds, the accumulation of bird droppings on its exterior has caused a significant mess to its façade.

“ ‘I’d say there's 150, 200 pigeons up there, it gets more every day,’ said Jake Hensley.

Hensley's spent the last two decades fighting a losing battle.

‘They've been a problem for years, but it's worse this year than it's ever been,’ said Hensley.

The Washington County courthouse maintenance director cleans bird droppings every morning.

‘We have to keep the porches and ramps washed off so people don't have to walk through,’ said Hensley. ‘They need to get rid of them.’

The county is coming up with a plan to eliminate the problem. Some will likely be trapped and killed. The county will also remove the windows so the birds can't roost there. But first, leaders will install sharp bird control strips on all flat surfaces.

‘The manure's really in there,’ said Hensely. ‘I mean really in there.’

They know they won't be able to get rid of all of the animals, but they say it's time to do something.

‘If this keeps on, somebody's going to get sick,’ said Hensley.

Read more: http://www2.tricities.com/news/2011/nov/18/washington-county-officials-brainstorming-ways-fix-ar-1469380/

As know, the buildup of bird dropping can cause structures to deteriorate over time. As well, the cost to clean the mess left behind by pigeons can surpass the cost involved in the installation of humane bird control systems.

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Birds create a problem for students and faculty at Millersville University, PA

Nearly fifty Canada geese are infesting the Millersville University campus. These birds are causing a mess around the campus and are interfering with the well-being of the students, faculty and visitors on site.


“The birds have created a ‘poo problem' at Millersville University. ‘As of right now -- it's a poop invasion,’ said freshman Vanessa Rave. You don't have to look hard to find goose droppings around the college's typically pristine pond.

A flocking fraternity of four dozen Canada Geese became the messiest party animals around campus. Dr. Ralph Anttonen, or ‘Doc Roc,' said his walk to class usually involves dancing around droppings.

‘Every time I come this way and I have to go over this bridge over here -- you have to sort of avoid stepping in it, if you know what I mean,’ Anttonen said.

One goose can poop up to 25 times a day, creating two pounds of it. Take in consideration there's nearly 50 birds on campus. Cleaning up about 100 pounds of poop daily has given head groundskeeper, Larry Aurand, headaches for months.

‘We clean the sidewalks every day and at its height this summer, by the middle of the day they almost needed it again,’ said Aurand.

The bird droppings pose serious health threats too. Diseases can be tracked into dorms and classrooms -- not to mention that scat can be slippery.

‘Every sidewalk that you possibly walk on by the ponds, [the poop is] everywhere,’ Rave said. ‘It's green and it dries white, but on the bottom of your shoes. It'll stay there for days.’
Read more: http://www.abc27.com/story/15991111/goose-droppings-raise-stink-at-millersville-university

It is important for schools to offer a clean and safe site for students, faculty and visitors. To avoid contamination, birds must be kept away, and the site must be free of bird droppings.

A humane bird control system can be very effective in eliminating pest birds, without harming the birds or the environment.

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Herderson City Declares Pigeons a Public Nuisance

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The city of Henderson in Nevada is facing a serious pigeon infestation. An ongoing increase in the pigeons’ population has been an issue for the city. These pest birds have been taking over the city’s buildings and public areas over the years.


Believed to be the cause of 60 different diseases, pigeons are now the target of a new law in Henderson. The city is concerned with a large number of pest birds roosting and nesting all over the city, and is concerned that the pigeon population is still growing.

They believe to be dealing with 750,000 to a million pigeons in Clark County, and are estimating that number to double every four years.

“With pigeons come pigeon droppings. Those droppings can contain diseases and do damage to homes. The city of Henderson has now added an ordinance which declares pigeons a public nuisance.

‘Basically you can't do anything that creates an attractive [environment] for the pigeons,’ Dr. Gary Weddle with Henderson Animal Control explains. ‘This ordinance is directed towards the person that's attracting the pigeons.’

For instance, if a neighbor leaves pet food out that is attracting pigeons, you may report that person.

"It'll be complaint driven; if there's an issue we'll come over and talk with them," Weddle continued.

The first visit will be a warning, but repeat offenders could be charged with a misdemeanor. That comes with anything up to a $1,000 fine or six months in jail.”

Read more at the Fox 5 Vegas: http://www.fox5vegas.com/story/15519956/henderson-tacking-pigeon-problem

Pigeons are a serious nuisance and they are extremely hard to control without implementing effective bird control systems.



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Restaurant owner distressed by neighboring pigeon infestation

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As stated by the New York City Department of Health, pigeon droppings can carry several diseases, including Histoplasmosis, Cryptococcosis and Psittacosis. Knowing this, many restaurant owners have already adopted bird control systems as their main source of preventing against bird infestations.

Steve Stork, one of the owners of Racks Bar and Grill in Nevada, has been facing a serious bird problem. Pigeons have infested the neighborhood and are hurting his business.

“Stork said he frequently finds bird droppings on the sidewalk in front of his business and occasionally dead birds. He said bird droppings have landed on customers and others walking past the former Plaza Hotel, near Racks on Aultman Street.

Stork said he washes down the sidewalk because of the problem.

He asked the council to condemn the closed neighboring Plaza Hotel building.

‘The birds are using it as a nesting and roosting place,’ Stork said.

‘We want to make downtown Ely a viable place to do business,’ he said.”

Read more: http://www.elynews.com/articles/2011/08/19/news/news19.txt


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Pigeons invade Virginia Metro Garage

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Virginia Metro has recently received a citation issued by the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry for an alarming pigeon infestation at its Four Miles Run bus garage. Health hazards are the main concern of residents and state officials.

“Virginia officials have cited Metro for having a ‘serious’ health violation: too much pigeon poop.

The state's Department of Labor and Industry issued citations to the transit agency for a problem with pigeons -- and their droppings -- at Metro's Four Mile Run bus garage in Arlington in April. The problem was supposed to be fixed by May 21, but the case remains open, records show.

‘Pigeons were roosting in the ceiling on ledges, air ducts and any horizontal space available to them,’ one of the citations reads.

The agency had a contractor clean the area three times in May, then power wash the entire area in June. But crews had to remove new debris and sanitize the bay less than two weeks later.”

Read more at the Washington Examiner: http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/dc/2011/08/pigeons-making-roost-nuisance-metro#ixzz1U5pahnaD

 The monthly maintenance and cleaning costs to get rid of all the mess left by the pigeons could be easily offset by installing effective and humane bird control systems.

By preventing birds from roosting and nesting in the ceiling, businesses can save countless dollars and be worry free.

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