Pigeons – particularly feral or introduced rock pigeons (Columba livia) – are a growing problem across Western Australia in both agricultural and commercial settings. They nest in sheds, contaminate grain storage areas, damage infrastructure, and spread disease through droppings and feather debris.

For feed mills, silos, machinery sheds, and hay storage areas, pigeon infestations can lead to major economic losses, including:

• Spoiled feed and seed
• Biosecurity breaches
• Fire hazards from nesting materials
• Long-term structural damage from acidic droppings

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🛠️ Why Contract Shooters Are the Most Effective Option

While there are deterrents like spikes, netting, and noise devices – these only provide temporary relief. Once a pigeon population establishes, targeted removal is essential to break the breeding cycle.

✅ Here’s why contract shooters are the best solution:

1. Immediate Population Reduction

Professional shooters using subsonic, air-powered rifles can rapidly reduce pigeon numbers — especially at night when birds are roosting and stationary. This is the fastest and most effective way to restore control.

2. Safe in Tight Spaces

At Resting Reds, we use a custom-tuned air rifle specifically designed for indoor use and confined areas — including:

• Machinery sheds
• Hay and feed storage areas
• Inside grain silos and under eaves

Low noise, precision optics, and safe backstops allow control without damage to infrastructure or disturbing livestock.

3. Discreet and Biosecurity-Compliant

Unlike poison-based baiting (which risks contamination), shooting is a direct and controlled method that leaves no chemical residue. It’s fully compliant with animal welfare and food safety standards when performed by licensed professionals.

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🧬 Health & Biosecurity Risks of Pigeons

Pigeons carry multiple zoonotic diseases and parasites, including:

• Salmonella
• E. coli
• Histoplasmosis and Cryptococcosis (fungal diseases)

Their presence in feed and grain storage areas puts your livestock and staff at risk — and can breach quality assurance standards for export and certification.

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🏭 Industries Most Affected

Pigeon infestations are a common issue for:

• Grain storage and stockfeed facilities
• Poultry and livestock farms
• Agricultural supply warehouses
• Rural schools and sporting clubs
• Sheds, barns, and hay sheds in cropping regions

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📞 Need Targeted Pigeon Control in WA?

At Resting Reds – Fauna Services, we offer professional pigeon control across Western Australia using specialised, discreet air rifle methods designed for confined spaces and indoor settings.

If you’re dealing with contamination, feed loss, or biosecurity risk from pigeons – we can help. We work with:

• Property owners
• Feed suppliers
• Farm contractors
• Shires and local councils

📞 Call 0450 303 434 or message us to book a site assessment.

Let’s reduce the risk — fast, clean, and professionally.