Pest Management Professional, June 2016
DIY CONVERSION TRENDS TIPS photos stuart aust By Stuart Aust Contributor Pigeon control at tourist attractions Editors Note In 2016 were taking a look at how to convert do it yourself DIY practitioners to customers of professional pest management services and how to prevent current customers from going the other way In this second installment we examine the importance of finding potential customers everywhere you look even when on vacation If youve got a topic idea you want to suggest or even write about email us at PMPEditor@ northcoastmedia net S ometimes business opportunities present themselves in unexpected places So the next time youre on vacation visiting a point of interest that attracts as many pigeons as it does tourists consider presenting a bird management proposal to those in charge I do a fair amount of traveling around the world and everywhere I go I see pigeons roosting on ancient and modern historical buildings museums and palaces In fact my wife Donna and I recently returned from touring Jerusalem and Israel and I was amazed at the pigeon infestation and droppings at key historical landmarks and archeological sites The acid in pigeon feces is responsible for staining and permanently damaging the surfaces on these historical buildings in particular Historical sites built with soft stones such as limestone or sandstone are highly absorbent and therefore absorb the feces more readily causing stain and corrosion if AUST is president and CEO of Bug Doctor Nationwide Bird Doctor Worldwide Contact him at stuart@ bugdoctorinc com or 201 599 1007 Notice the pigeons on the roof of the camel feed station in Israel they are not removed quickly Sometimes the staining from excrement is irreversible even after thorough cleaning HaNDlE wITH CaRE If you are awarded a bird management contract use extreme caution when using cleaning products on these types of surfaces We always recommend cleaning a small area first to ensure there is no staining from the products themselves When an architectural firm contracted us to power wash and clean the exterior façade of an historical embassy in New York City we first tested a small area This ensured the cleaning agent caused no staining before proceeding with power washing the rest of the building When the United Nations is in session each September there can be 10 to 15 leaders of countries and other dignitaries at the embassy that we service We play a key role in upholding the aesthetic and integrity of this building No one wants to look at pigeon guano when visiting a historical site Offering cleaning and sanitizing services is a much needed and valuable service A pigeon sits on a tower in the Jewish city of Arad Solomons fortress located in the Negev Desert 98 June 2016 Pest Management Professional mypmp net
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