In order to protect both buildings and other properties, bird netting, particularly a pigeon net, is extensively used as the primary bird exclusion solution. Pigeon netting can be often seen installed on apartments and high buildings in cities where it is used as a pigeon exclusion device. Even farmers are using this netting to protect their valuable fruit crops from getting attacked by wild birds. The major value of nylon pigeon nets in urban places where building protection is of utmost importance is that it can perfectly blend in with the overall fascia of the building while improving its aesthetic quality.
Though most nylon bird netting is utilized to exclude a significant number of different species of birds, a pigeon net is specially designed to keep pigeons away. However, as it comes in various gauges of netting, it can also exclude other pest birds such as sparrows and gulls. Specifically, for pesky pigeons, a 50mm or 2 inches’ gauge pigeon net would be sufficient while for gulls, a higher gauge will be needed (100mm). The various gauges are intended to make sure that the hole is tiny enough to physically block the target species from entering the protected area.
Moreover, the pigeon netting can also be provided horizontally so that pest birds would not be able to perch through the net. However, the major challenge is how the pigeon net would be able to exclude more than just one species nestling on the building. For instance, a 50mm pigeon netting may not be able to deter starlings. Fortunately, there are alternatives to solve this problem such as designing the netting in a way that can exclude both the species away from the protected area. The key to achieving the right bird control netting is identifying what particular species of birds to deter, preventing those pests from harming your property.
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