Lithgow Council is urging property owners in the Lithgow CBD to be aware of their responsibilities for the control of feral pigeons.
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They have released a fact sheet to assist in understanding pigeon control methods
In recent years it has become evident, particularly in the warmer months, that the pigeon population in the Lithgow CBD has increased and the growing number of birds can be a nuisance to pedestrians and visitors to the area.
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The control of pest birds is the responsibility of individual property owners, similar to controlling vermin such as rats and mice. A control program seeking financial contributions from business owners has been used in other areas, however in the current economic climate, council stated it would be difficult to ask property owners to participate in a potentially expensive program at this stage.
The Pigeon Control Fact Sheet can be found on council’s pest management webpage at council.lithgow.com/pest-management.
One important method that all property owners and business proprietors can employ is eliminating the food source for feral pigeons. This can be achieved by securing garbage bins and never feeding pigeons.