Rockwall
County Courthouse Uses Electric Track System to Keep Birds Away For Good
(PRWEB)
September 30, 2012
Pigeons
have long been making the Rockwall County Courthouse their roosting spot, until
today. Bird Jolt Flat Track™, an electric track bird control system, was
installed by A All Animal Control on the courthouse ledges and roof edges. The
track system consists of a ¼’ high electric track that is attached to a
charger, giving pest birds a small shock when they land on the surface of the
track. The jolt does not harm the birds – it conditions them to leave the area
for a more comfortable place to roost and nest.
The
Rockwall County Court House building officially opened on November 11, 2011 and
pigeons have claimed it as their home since then. As many as 500 pigeons have
been seen at any given time roosting along the roof and ledges of the court
house, leaving behind a mess of droppings and other debris. The county was
getting numerous complaints from the public about having to walk through the
droppings to get into the building. Pigeon droppings are very acidic and can
quickly deteriorate building materials, which is a problem for the $37.2
million dollar building. Bird droppings can also carry any of 60 transmittable
diseases, which pose a health risk for anyone who comes in contact with the
feces.
The
building was not yet a year old when the daily cleanup expense for the bird
droppings became excessive. The county needed a bird control solution. A All
Animal Control of Collin County came to the rescue. Michael Beran, a bird
behavioral expert, Master Falconer and owner of A All Animal Control
recommended that the county install Bird Jolt Flat Track from Bird-B-Gone, Inc.
to get rid of the birds. The Flat Track won the bid for this job because of its
low visibility, durability and ease of installation. “Within a day of
installation of the electric track, the flock had dispersed and moved on to
another roosting place”, said Beran. A All Animal Control prefers the Flat
Track System because it is easy to install, is extremely effective and has the
longest guarantee on the market.
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