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BIRDS

There are two elimination options for the control and elimination of pigeons These include shooting and anaesthesia. A technician will need to come out and inspect the site for accessibility and suitability for either option.

SHOOTING

Shooting is a very effective option and provides immediate results in reducing and removing the flock.  A qualified and licensed shooter will arrange a time to be on site in the late afternoon to evening. 

  • The shoot is registered with SA Police and only pest species are targeted for the specific registered site. Shooting onto a neighbouring property is not allowed without permission from the property owner. So if some of the flock is residing on a neighbouring site, the technician may have to return for another shoot the following day.

    Pigeons that have landed onto the ground and are accessible to the shooter are removed from site on the day. Any which have landed on the roof are removed by the technician in the following days when it is safe to do so. Those that have landed on neighbouring properties are removed with the owners permission.

ANESTHESIA

This is an effective control measure of pigeons in areas where a shoot or trapping are not viable options. A technician will have to come to site for assessment and will make a recommendation of the best option.

  • This is a longer process, involving the technician setting up a feeding pattern for the flock in an area which is both easily visible and accessible to the pigeon flock. 

    Standard seed is initially used and placed every day in the same location to set up a regular and reliable feeding pattern for the flock being targeted. This will take a minimum of one week to establish the feeding pattern, but will generally take two weeks to establish. 

    Once the pattern is established and feeding times identified, the technician will choose a day, weather dependent, to introduce the treated seed. The technician remains on site for the duration of this feed. This is to make sure any native species are safely revived and released, while any pest species are dispatched as quickly and humanely as possible.

rodents

There are several treatment options available for the removal of rodents from the affected site. An investigation of the site is necessary to determine the type of rodent in residence, the level of activity and how they are obtaining access to the site. We can also provide reccomendations on pet and child safe pest elimination options as well as entry point elimination.

BAIT STATIONS

The most common elimination process for rodents are bait stations placed in key locations. These are commonly placed along paths of travel or near nesting sites. Inspection and investigation of the site are an important part of the process, this is used to determine the type of station to be used and the placement of the stations. The investigation will also determine the best type of bait to be used for the location, species targeted and other external factors. 

  • When placed outside the residence, the stations will be secured to a surface in some fashion. They will either be glued, screwed or chained to a surface, with permission of course, so it cannot be removed or tampered with for safety reasons. You will be shown the recommended locations and notified of the attachment method before installation to receive your approval. 

    When placed inside the residence, the stations are placed in locations that are not easily accessible to pets or children. Locations will be shown to you for approval before placement. These are not secured to a surface and can be removed or relocated easily.

    Lockable stations are always used outside and in areas of accessibility to children, pets or possums. Cardboard stations are only ever used in a roof void, when it is determined there is no possum activity within. 

  • We commonly use three types of bait -

    One is a second-generation anticoagulant solid wax based bait, containing (Brodifacoum) as the active ingredient. 

    This is an excellent all around solid bait, lasting well in both dry and wet conditions. It has great palatability and is attractive to both mice and rats, using food-grade ingredients. It also contains a bittering agent to reduce the likelihood of consumption by a non-target species. It can be toxic to other birds and mammals through secondary consumption of the poisoned rodent. 

    Below is some technical data to help put your mind at ease for this particular SGAR. 

    3.3 blocks need to be consumed by a medium sized dog (10-20kg) for it to receive a Lethal Dose of 50 (LD 50 = 5g bait/kg).

    22-44 poisoned rodents need to be consumed by a medium sized dog (10-20kg) for it to receive a Lethal Dose of 50 (LD 50 = 5g bait/kg).

    LD50 explained - A lethal chemical dose to 50% of experimental animals exposed to it. 

    A pesticide achieving LD50 with less chemical is more toxic, as it takes less of the chemical to kill the same amount of test animals.

    The other rodenticide we use is a non-anticoagulant soft bait, containing (Colecalciferol) as the active ingredient. 

    This is an excellent option when pets and other non-target species are in the area. As secondary consumption of poisoned rodents is not lethal to other birds or mammals. This bait has excellent palatability, is exceptionally quick to knock down rodents, killing within hours of consumption and requires only one feed for a lethal dose. Therefore requiring less top ups for effective control of rodents in the area, however it does not last as long in the elements as our solid wax bait option.

    The third is a second-generation anticoagulant paste bait containing (Bromadiolone) as the active ingredient.

    This bait is one of the most palatable options and is used when there are other food sources available in the area. It is excellent to use in damp and wet conditions, but does not perform as well in hot and dry conditions. 

    Is highly effective after a single dose, but has a moderate secondary poisoning risk to other non-target species.

    Depending on the environment and amount of other food sources available, sometimes a non-toxic attractant will also be added to the bait station to encourage feeding from the bait station instead of the other food sources available in the area.

    What is a First-Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticide (FGAR) -

    This type of rodenticide FGAR, requires multiple feeds from the rodent to ingest a lethal dose. It is also passed through the system relatively quickly, usually within a week. Therefore posing a lower risk to other animals such as birds.

    What is a Second-Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticide (SGAR) -

    More potent than a FGAR, this type of rodenticide SGAR, has a higher toxicity, only requiring a single dose to be lethal to rodents and is persistent for longer. Hence there is a higher chance of secondary poisoning to other birds and mammals from ingesting the poisoned rodent. 

    What is a Non-Anticoagulant Rodenticide -

    This type of rodenticide is highly toxic to rodents, generally perishing within hours to days of ingestion of a lethal dose. However, it also has the lowest potential of secondary poisoning to non-target birds and mammals. 

snap traps

This option is rarely used as daily checks need to be made and only one rodent is dispatched at a time per trap. There are also limited locations they can be used, as they can be a danger to  pets and children. These industrial strength snap traps are powerful enough to remove a finger, so safe placement is important to reduce this likelihood. 

liquid drink

This option is rarely used, as safe placement can be difficult in order to make sure non-targeted species are not affected. However, it is a great option when there are many other food sources available in the area that cannot be removed. 

  • If you’re not squeamish and are happy to inspect and reset them yourself, they can be very effective. It will be necessary for a technician to inspect the site and make recommendations. If you would like this as an option, please enquire and we can make suggestions for the safest and most highly trafficked placement as well as what type of bait is best used for your targeted species.

  • A technician will inform you if this is a viable or necessary option for your site after inspection and investigation.