Robotic Falcons Newest Pigeon Control Method to Hit the Skies

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) May 17, 2007 -- In many areas of the world, pigeon populations have it easy. Feasting on garbage, human handouts and leaving droppings wherever they please, the pigeons can be an embarrassment and a nuisance.

In a continuous effort to control pigeon populations, some cities have taken the drastic measure of employing the Robop. The Robop, short for robotic bird of prey, is actually a mechanical falcon that squawks and flaps its wings; something the cities and towns hope will scare the pesky pigeons away.

Costing around $4,000 per Robop, it looks exactly like the pigeon's natural predator, the Peregrine Falcon. The robot can move its head around convincingly, flapping its wings from time to time, springing up and down on its legs and even turning toward the wind. Not only that, it squawks just enough to send even the bravest pigeon reeling.

Most councils and townships have only just begun to employ the Robop and only time will tell if it a successful method of pigeon control. Despite this new entrant into the pigeon control arena, most experts still agree that the most effectual, cost effective and permanent method of pigeon control is the use of deterrents, like anti-roosting spikes.

"We will certainly watch with intrigue to see if the electronic falcons obtain the expected result by the cities and townships employing this expensive pigeon control alternative. We believe that anti-roosting pigeon spikes are a superior alternative. They are a humane way to prevent pigeons from perching or nesting on property. In addition, anti-roosting spikes are tough, dense, flexible and long lasting," comments Dave Jones, from Deter-a-Pigeon.

Anti-roosting bird spikes from Deter-a-Pigeon are simply glued onto any window, pipe or ledge where pigeons roost. The dense pattern of protruding pins makes it impossible for pigeons to land, does not hurt them and encourages them to go elsewhere. They are virtually invisible once installed and provide the ultimate pigeon control. In fact, the Humane Society of the United States recommends spikes as one of the solutions to unwanted pest pigeons on a building ledge. As well, they are the only product recommended by the Pigeon Control Advisory Service (PiCAS).

Before forking out big dollars for a Robop, property owners should wait to see if they do in indeed work. Alternatively, anti-roosting spikes from Deter-a-Pigeon offer an immediate, cost effective, and humane pigeon control solution. Visit www.deterapigeon.com to learn more.

ABOUT DETERAPIGEON:
For 10 years, Deterapigeon has been a leader in safe pigeon spike solutions in the UK. In 1995, David Jones, Director of Deterapigeon invented and patented the Defender 4 pigeon spikes which safely deter pigeons without harming them. This still remains the only pest control product recommended by the Pigeon Control Advisory Service (PiCAS).

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