Are Pigeons and Rock Doves The Same Pest?

They are in fact the same pest. Pigeons (AKA Rock Doves) are easily identifiable to most Americans, and they carry the scientific name Columba livia domestica.

Can Pigeons Be Colorful?

Yes. They naturally have a wide range of colors on their neck, including white, yellow, blue, green, red, and purple.

What Do Pigeons Feed On?

Foods they enjoy are seeds and nuts, but they will eat anything available, even to include garbage. On the other hand, good examples of pigeon predators are owls, sparrow hawks, eagles, raccoons, and possums. These are not as common in Las Vegas, making Pigeons a growing issue.

Where do Pigeons Hang Out in Las Vegas?

When the sun goes down, they will pack together in large flocks to nest. As a nuisance in cities like Las Vegas, they will inhabit anything that reminds them of a cliff. This includes skyscrapers, power lines, other tower structures, and rooftops.

Are Pigeons Dangerous?

They can be extremely harmful in areas where there are airplanes, buses, trains, and other fast-moving ground transportation. As Vegas is a high traffic area we try to address Pigeon issues as soon as possible.

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Pest Summary

Pigeons are usually found throughout the day as they avoid looking for food at night. When the sun goes down, they will pack together in large flocks to nest. While they are fairly harmless to the Las Vegas Valley, their feces are caustic to many humans, and the droppings can cause property damage.

Identifying The Pest

When singing, pigeons have a distinct song compared to other birds, which is known as a “coo”. The song they sing is used to attract a mate or another pigeon friend. When they walk or start to take flight, their heads noticeably bob back and forth.

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When you are ready to take care of your home’s bird problem, Fortified Pest Management is here to help. We have a long list of techniques that are appropriate for removing birds, capturing them live, and disposing of dead ones. We can help you with solutions that allow you to capture them and relocate them to a more appropriate area.

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Identifying & Removing Pigeons & Birds

How Can You Identify a Pigeon?

Pigeons (AKA Rock Doves) are easily identifiable to most Americans, and they carry the scientific name Columba livia domestica.
They naturally have a wide range of colors on their neck, including white, yellow, blue, green, red, and purple.
They are found on building tops, homes, and other places that resemble a top of a cliff.

What Is Bird Netting?

This is a cost-effective approach to bird control, but may not be the most effective depending on the severity of a bird/pigeon problem
Bird netting works bests on homes, vents, pipes, and other areas birds like to nest
They work best for commercial and industrial areas prone to pigeon infestations

What Are Bird Spikes?

They are also known as pigeon spikes, roost modification, and anti-roosting spikes
Bird spikes are typically made from needle like rods
They work bests on homes, vents, pipes, and other areas birds like to nest

How Do Pigeons Live in Las Vegas?

As a nuisance in cities like Las Vegas, they will inhabit anything that reminds them of a cliff.
This includes skyscrapers, power lines, other tower structures, and rooftops.
Foods they enjoy are seeds and nuts, but they will eat anything available, even garbage.
Good examples of pigeon predators are owls, sparrow hawks, eagles, raccoons, and possums. These are not as common in Las Vegas, making Pigeons a growing issue.

What Birds are Protected in Las Vegas?

Ducks, Songbirds, Wading birds, Shorebirds, Seagulls, Geese, and Birds of Prey are all protected birds.

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