Pigeon Bird Pests In The Food Industry

Any solution to prevent access of birds requires aHow to limit access of the birds
previous study and the appropriateness of specificPest control bird depends on each particular
measures for each situation and type of birdsituation, to control the species and its relationship
The spring is not only defined by the flowering ofto the scene to protect the main difficulty posed
all sorts of plants from the wild ornamental andby birds to control is its ability to fly. Its high
productive. It is also characterized by the arrivalmobility, coupled with legal restrictions regarding
and breeding of many bird species and birds thatthe use of poisons, requires the use of control
nest or look for food in areas of agriculturalmethods that have varying degrees of success,
productivity in food stores or processing anddepending on each case. In any case, a wide
production areas. His arrival could cause problemsvariety of solutions that can be used in
to be sanitary hygienic potential carriers ofaccordance with the facility to protect or
pathogens that cause foodborne illnesses.preserve.
Currently there are well-defined mechanisms toThese solutions include, first, those that sought
address the problems caused by insects andprevent access from birds to protect places of
rodents in facilities where food is stored orinterest. And mesh networks are often very
processed. Even the methods for the protectioneffective around specific areas or covering the
of the growing areas have experienced significantgaps through which the birds enter buildings. Its
advances, allowing largely mitigate the detrimentalmain disadvantage is that trap leaves, pollen and
effects they cause in crop pests. However, thereother materials and can become a heap of dirt.
are still difficulties to achieve the sameAs a complement, can be used spikes, which
effectiveness in controlling other pests affectingprevent the birds from alighting on specific points,
the food industry: poultry pests.but ultimately also accumulate dirt and nesting
In controlling pest birds no single method isbirds can reach him. Steel cables also prevent the
suitable for all cases. It depends on individualbirds are landing, but it loosens with time and lose
situations, the species to control, the number ofeffectiveness.
individuals and their link to the place we want toThe counterpoint to the aforementioned devices
protect. Therefore, before choosing any of theare electrified systems. In general, are very
pigen bird control methods available, it is advisableeffective, as they cause electric shock when the
to consult an expert to tell us what might bebird perches. But its cost, both installation and
effective in each case, in order to use our timemaintenance is higher than previous methods.
and money on those who actually have a chanceAnother way to limit access of the birds is the
of success.use of repellent methods. These include gels and
In this sense, it is important to note that manyliquids. The first litter too and they adhere
wild birds are carriers of pathogenicelements carried by the wind as pollen, leaves or
microorganisms, especially bacteria such asinsects. The latter emit strong odors and must be
Salmonella, Campylobacter and Escherichia coli. Inapplied by authorized personnel in the handling of
these circumstances, the risk of transmission ofchemicals, on a monthly or so. A second possibility
pathogens is high, especially if the birds haveis ultrasound. Disturb the birds but runs the risk
access to storage areas of raw materials orthat they become accustomed and to lose all
finished product.effectiveness.