This is a seasonal ritual at our house. I hear the mice move in with the cool weather and I get out the mousetraps. A tiny bit of peanut butter in the bait cup and they are caught. If I don't get all of them with the trap the rest seem to move on to safer pastures somewhere else after enough of their buddies have been killed.”

I would like to thank your company for making the "perfect" mouse trap. I have tried at least 20 other trap brands and they have all had various degrees of success, but none work as well as yours. My daughter bought me six (6) of your mouse traps for my birthday and after setting all of these traps around two of our properties, I was amazed at the response. Best traps I have found on the market.”
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Within thirty minutes or less of placing the Snap-E® Mousetrap, I had a dead mouse. I used some candy a mouse had eaten into as bait. I am ordering six more. These traps work! I have had about twenty of the old wooden ones sitting out around the house for three week and caught NOTHING!”
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I'm catching mice every night in my greenhouse with these Snap-E® Mousetraps. They are so easy to set that I don't even flinch any more as I reset them - they never snap while they are being set. I've tried lots of different brands of mousetraps and these are far superior to the rest.”
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I have set thousands of these traps while running Thoroughspect and have never found a better trap ever. The traps are exactly what a mousetrap should be in that they are fast-reacting, easy to set and release. In addition, they have a visible yellow bar that can be seen in crawl spaces and attics to see if they have been triggered.
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How To Manage A Pigeon Infestation

As the saying goes, birds of a feather flock together. And pigeons very much so flock together. These pesky winged pests, if left unchecked, can create a host of problems, from health issues in people to the degradation of buildings. Feral pigeons cost home and business owners millions of dollars in damage and expensive cleanups each year. You can take plenty of actions to help control these pests and ensure they don’t become a major problem again. The Kness Pest Defense team will walk you through the problems an infestation causes, signs of a pigeon infestation, and what you can do to tackle pigeon issues.

Problems Caused By Pigeons

Tips on how to manage a pigeon infestation

Pigeons are the most common pest bird in the United States. Their ability to adapt to their surroundings, eating almost anything and nesting in buildings, has allowed them to become a widespread bird species. Worldwide there are an estimated 400 million feral pigeons.

Some of the most common problems caused by pigeons includes:

Debris from pigeons can plug up gutters and drains, leading to potential water drainage issues
For businesses, pigeon roosts can damage rooftop infrastructure and machinery such as HVAC systems

Their droppings contain uric acid, which is highly corrosive and can eat away at paint, metal, and even concrete

Pigeon droppings can also be unsightly and affect the image of your home or business

Dried up pigeon droppings can become aerosolized and lead to breathing problems, such as asthma

Pigeons are a carrier for more than 50 diseases, bacteria, fungus, and ectoparasites, presenting a health risk to humans

Signs Of A Pigeon Infestation

A pigeon problem might not be apparent at first, but if you begin seeing the following signs, you might have pigeon troubles:

A noticeable increase in the number of bird noises and calls

Pigeons droppings are numerous and becoming an eyesore

Visible damage to structures either from birds making nests or bird droppings

A considerable amount of stray material and feathers are a common sign that nesting areas are nearby

How to Manage An Infestation of Pigeons

Getting rid of a pigeon infestation takes time and various approaches to make it all work successfully. One of the most effective ways of controlling pigeon encroachment is by making it difficult for them to create nests (roosting sites), congregate (loafing sites), and scrounge for food (feeding sites).

To take care of roosting and loafing sites, inspect your property and identify any empty spaces on buildings such as roof overhangs and rafters. While doing an inspection, remove any nesting material and eggs that you might come across. You can add bird netting to seal off access to these areas by birds. Spikes can be added to places with flat, open surfaces such as ledges, signs, and roof ridges. To eliminate feeding sites, be sure to place any garbage in proper receptacles and remove any areas of standing water if possible.

Other management tools include live bird traps. Kness Pest Defense has products that can be utilized for managing bird problems, such as pigeons. The Kage-All™ Bird Trap is the perfect tool for the job.

Kness Kage-All Bird Traps

As a safe and humane way to capture and hold pest birds, Kness Kage-All Bird Traps are a simple and effective way to remove birds such as pigeons from your property. Kage-All is made so you can easily set the trap, add bait food, and release any captured birds. Made with heavy-gauge material and painted with a low-profile color, this trap can stand up to the elements and blend into the environment.

For more information about pest control tips and Kness Pest Defense solutions, please visit Kness.com.