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Bird Control for Athletic Stadiums

by Alex A. Kecskes

Several years ago during a Detroit home game in the Tigers at Comerica Park, 60 years or less, gulls descended on the stadium, players dive bombing and the fans. They were after the dogs feet long hot? The ketchup-soaked French fries? Roasted peanuts? No way. They were eating the moths fluttering newborn army stadium lights.

As in the case of Trade, was providing snacks moths, more often, our feathered friends settle for leftovers provided by fans. It is a scene repeated many times in open air installations around the country. Geographical location of a stadium can also contribute to trouble. For Comerica, is its proximity to the river from Detroit, and several other large freshwater bodies representing the rapid invasion of gulls.

Across the country, angry starlings, sparrows and pigeons stadium operators are on alert as they perch on the rafters and other structures that provide shelter, protection natural predators and, of course, sandwiches. Unfortunately, unlike moth hungry gulls in Detroit, sparrows, starlings and pigeons are stay during the season, and the longer they are entrenched, the more stubborn they become.

Besides being a nuisance, many firms costs of birds each year. Bird droppings are unsightly and require cleaning and painting equipment to remove or cover up the mess left behind. Worse, the droppings of these often cause damage to the building's windows, ceilings, skylights, rotating air vents, and air conditioning units. These birds also can carry and transmit more than 60 known diseases.

So what to do? Some resort to violence using guns compressed air. An urban legend suggested that the Red Sox of Boston Red Sox, Ted Williams of a bone to the hunting season taking his shotgun to Fenway Park and shelled a few pigeons. The problem with this solution is that only treats the symptoms. Killing one bird species, such draconian measures simply make room for other species to nest and breed.

Fortunately, the solutions, there are more humane removal of pesky birds stadiums. These proven methods of bird control are more effective than taking up arms against the invaders of feathers. Products designed to eliminate pest birds vary in price and scope and are divided into the categories of bird deterrents and bird repellents. Among the most popular and more effective deterrents to keep birds away from the stadiums are physical barriers, such as compensation, and beaks.

Compensation should not be conductive, UV stabilized and both anti-corrosion and water resistant. Beaks of birds are kept from landing and nesting. Many come in two sections on foot, so they are easy to install and maintain. Another deterrent, often specified by architects for the pigeons and larger birds, is the thread of the birds. It combines low visibility with low maintenance. Then there is the solution of electrical systems track shock. They are curious birds crash electric light, however, do not hurt and are ideal for all varieties of winged pests. One of the tactics of others for the spread of pests of poultry areas open is the use of aerosol mists. Bird-B-Gone makes the system ideal for stadiums, but also lets you connect up to 64 sprinklers that can be individually controlled.

Cincinnati Reds stadium operations vice president tried "everything" to chase the pigeons and starlings from Great American Ball Club, Park, which opened in 2003. The problem was particularly noticeable in the stadium, because most of its steel supports, painted white. After the pigeons land on highway structures outside the stadium were expelled, the birds settled in the door next to the steel supports higher-level stadium seating. Each day, the teams were sent to steam clean the park and esplanade to wash white beams. Some areas had to be monitored constantly to ensure that no pigeon droppings were infiltrating the concession areas in the stadium, which could pose safety code violations and fans because of illness.

Stage tried fake owls and wrapping the steel beams in textured metal. A fastball delivered by Randy Johnson in a 2001 preseason game erased from low flying pigeon. But the only thing that worked was fine mesh netting. The secret is to totally disrupt roosting pattern of the pack.

The point is that in the absence of a line of 100 mph, or a shotgun, there is much more effective deterrent and repellent to keep our fine feathered friends outside sports stadiums.

For more information on the systems of pest bird control, contact Bird-B-Gone, Inc. at 1-800-392-6915 or online at www.birdbgone.com. Bird-B-Gone has a national network of approved installers that can help to control all your pest bird problems.

About the Author

Bird-B-Gone, Inc. is the leading manufacturer of affordable and effective bird control products. For more Information visit www.birdbgone.com

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