Pigeons have become so much a part of normal life in Las Vegas that people don’t even really notice them until they become a problem. Pigeons do not have to breed in trees, and the tall buildings in Las Vegas provide some ideal nesting places for them. They often gravitate to large sites with food, such as hotels, casinos, and condominiums. It is illegal to feed pigeons in Las Vegas, and people can get a fine or even jail time for feeding them, but despite this, food is plentiful throughout the city, and the pigeons can easily find scraps of food and water. Pigeons can thrive in the city as they have an internal GPS that helps them find their way back to their nests. It can be difficult to remove pigeons from areas where they have places to nest, food and water. However, it is important for many reasons, including the fact that their droppings can become a health risk and are corrosive. They can cause damage to property. The safest methods to deal with a pigeon population will usually depend upon the circumstances and the size of the site. Safe control at large sitesMethods like installing spikes or stretching nets can be effective on small sites, but this doesn’t work at large sites like condominiums, hotels and casinos. On a large site, the only method that will really work is to try and reduce the pigeon population. Left unchecked, pigeon populations grow very rapidly. Using contraceptive technology can enhance their quality of life while controlling their numbers. For effective and humane bird control Las Vegas business owners and residents can use a successful, proven formula that offers “birth control” for birds. The OvoControl program is designed for sites where simply moving the birds does not resolve the problem. It interrupts the constant breeding and repopulation of the flock, which reduces the pigeon population by 50% on an annual basis. An automatic feeder dispenses pellets to the pigeons every day. They eat bait containing a compound called nicarbazin that prevents their eggs from hatching. They will still mate, but as their eggs don’t hatch, there are no new birds and the population shrinks. The OvoControl program has been successfully used at condominiums located in dense urban areas. The feeder doesn’t attract additional birds or flocks while it controls the resident flock. 
Safe control at smaller sitesProactively using solutions to exclude pigeons is easier than trying to get them to leave once they have established themselves on a site. Once they have bred on a site, they will breed there year after year. Exclusion works well on small sites.Exclusion netting, spikes and shock tracks: Exclusion netting, spikes and using mild electric shocks are some of the safe methods to exclude pigeons. Spanning netting prevents them from roosting and building nests. Netting materials made from polyethylene, polypropylene and wire mesh are UV protected, strong and long-lasting. Netting is a more costly method than using spikes.You can install spikes made from UV-protected stainless steel and stabilized plastic on gutters, pipes, ledges, rooflines etc. They won’t hurt the pigeons, but they will deter them when looking for a place to roost. Using a shock track that emits a mild electric shock will also keep pigeons away without hurting them.Visual and auditory methods: Plastic owls, snakes, birds of prey and other objects will scare pigeons. These tend to be a short-term solution as the pigeons become accustomed to these objects fairly quickly, especially if they don’t move. Ultrasonic emitters can create sounds that disturb pigeons’ ears and keep them away. Pigeons can also acclimatize to sounds, so they become less effective over time. Direct and reflected light sources can also deter pigeons because their eyes are very sensitive to light. These light sources can be homemade ones like using mirrors or aluminum strips or more expensive laser lights. Physical repellants: Physical repellants are products like pastes, vapors, fogs and gels. You can use pastes and gels on perching areas, whereas vapors and fogs work in large outdoor areas. A sticky paste or gel will prevent pigeons from roosting on ledges and other areas, but they attract dirt and debris, which makes them less effective, and they need to be re-applied often. They can also trap smaller birds. Physical repellants are inexpensive to use, but their effectiveness tends to be inconsistent. The baselinePigeons are attracted to urban areas in Los Vegas, where they can find shelter and food away from natural predators. The safest method for controlling pigeon populations on large sites in urban areas is to use a birth control method that prevents eggs from hatching and reduces the pigeon population over time. On small sites, exclusion methods are effective at keeping pigeons away.