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How Dangerous Are Pigeons On Your Gilbert Property?

Pigeons have some shiny neck feathers, and you might think they’re beautiful birds to have on your property. Unfortunately, these pretty birds can present a risk to your health, such as:

  • Pigeons are nuisance birds. They get into dumpsters, trash bins, trash heaps, and other dirty locations when they search for food. When a pigeon lands on your property, it can spread harmful bacteria.
  • Pigeons are a reservoir for the West Nile virus. When mosquitoes bite a pigeon on your Gilbert property, they can pick up this virus and spread it to people. It is important to understand this because pest mosquitoes don’t typically travel far in their short lifespan. The mosquitoes that bite you on your property are almost entirely mosquitoes that live on your property. When pigeons and mosquitoes come together, the risk becomes even higher.
  • Pigeons carry fleas, ticks, mites, and other parasites. Each of the parasites carried by pigeons can affect your health differently. Ticks can have a wide range of diseases. The list of diseases fleas spread is shorter, but should not be disregarded.

It is best to address pigeon problems as quickly as possible to reduce health hazards.

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