Pigeon control method

Abstract

A method for controlling or discouraging the roosting and nesting of birds such as pigeons on structures is disclosed. Roosting zones and nesting zones on the structure are identified and covered by a slide with a slick outer surface attached to produce a sloped face. The slide may be a polyhedron that caps a horizontal surface or a sheet that follows a natural slope in the structure.

I claim:  
     
         1 . A method of discouraging the roosting or nesting of birds on structures comprising the steps of identifying roosting zones on the structure and applying thereto a slide comprising a sheet of material having a slick outer face and mounted to impose an angled surface that inhibits a bird's standing.  
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the slide is formed as a peaked polyhedron with a plurality of exposed faces and is affixed to cap the roosting zone.  
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2  wherein the slide is formed as a prism.  
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 2  wherein the slide is formed as a pyramid.  
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 2  wherein the slide is formed as an inverted V.  
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 2  wherein a bead of silicone adhesive is applied where the slide meets the roosting zone.  
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the slide is formed as a cone and is affixed to cap the roosting zone.  
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the slide comprises a sheet that follows a slope of the structure and covers the roosting zone.  
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 8  wherein the slide has a periphery and a bead of silicone adhesive is applied along the periphery to prevent anchoring of nesting materials under the slide.