Pests Corner...
Pigeon (Rock Dove)
Family Columbidae
- Appearance: Feral pigeons have dark blue-gray heads with glossy yellow, greenish & reddish-purple markings along necks and wing feathers; bill is grayish-pink; two dark bands usually seen on the wings & single dark band across tails.
- Habits: Walk or run with heads bobbing forward & back; fly in a direct path; feed in morning & early afternoon; take cover at night; nest in large flocks; feral pigeons nest in old farm buildings, with tall buildings taking the place of natural cliff surroundings.
- Diet: Prefer seeds but will eat many things off open ground; feral city pigeons consume popcorn, bread, cake, peanuts & more.
- Reproduction: Pair for life; male builds the nest; eggs hatch about 19 days after being laid; both parents incubate eggs, which vary in quantity.
- Other Information: Considered No.1 pest by most urban residents; pigeon predators include possums, raccoons, owls, eagles & sparrow hawks.
QuicKil Pest Control Services :: Residential Services
QuicKil prides itself on providing a professional Pest Control service tailored to the needs of each individual client.
QuicKil must comply with stringent EC and UK legislation centred around the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations whilst storing and using poisonous chemicals.
We are obliged to train and re-train our staff frequently and always employ fully qualified technicians.
Pests can cause a hazard to the health, safety and welfare of your family,and to visitors (Health & Safety at Work (etc.) Act 1994).
For example:
- Risk of fire from rodents chewing power cables.
- Risk of disease from bacteria etc. carried by rodents and insects.
- Risk of bites from fleas etc.
- Risk of accidents caused by bird droppings.
