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What the OvoControl Pigeon Control Program Is

Many urban areas in Botswana contend with a prevalence of problem pigeons.

OvoControl represents a humane contraceptive program designed specifically for managing urban pigeon populations through reproductive control.

This innovative system was developed as an alternative to traditional control methods that often prove ineffective and problematic from an ethical standpoint.

This program works with a bait that's similar to kibble, which contains nicarbazin. Pigeons that consume this bait, take in enough of the active compound to disrupt the normal development of pigeon eggs. Nicarbazin prevents the formation of any kind of viable egg that could hatch. It does not harm either the adults or their normal, natural behaviors.

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What are Benefits of OvoControl P

Long-Term

Effective

Humane

In Botswana, many property owners still rely on traps or just blockade ledges, rooftops, and other places where pigeons might want to land to deter them. These sorts of temporary solutions can give an area some relief and can sometimes target specific birds that wouldn’t otherwise be using that space.

OvoControl P provides overarching benefits for urban pigeon management through its novel contraceptive strategy, which is more humane and longer-lasting solution. Property managers see marked population reductions within 12-24 months of sustained application in their specific target areas.

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FAQs on Pigeon Control in Botswana

Pigeon poop can stain and corrode stone, glass, and metal surfaces. When they nest, pigeons can clog gutters, rooftop solar panels, and air-conditioning drains, which can cause leaks in the summer rains. In busy, downtown locations or an outdoor food court, pigeon droppings and pigeons themselves create very real health concerns.
Laws in Botswana doesn't specifically mention pigeons, but covers the matter of pigeons in the contexts of public nuisance and animal husbandry. Specifically, they state that no one shall keep dangerous, disturbing, or uninhibited poultry, pigeons, or bees in a way that annoys the nearby comforts of ordinary villagers. As with laws about controlling pests or zoning ordinances, these sorts of public interest laws regulate dangerous or annoying animals.
OvoControl poses no significant risk to non-target species and breaks down naturally in the environment. The Environmental Protection Agency approved the product for general use in March 2010 after confirming its safety profile. The bait's formulation specifically targets the dietary preferences of pigeons while remaining unattractive to most other urban wildlife.
Cryptococcosis, Histoplasmosis, and Psittacosis are among the diseases that can be associated with pigeon droppings. You can become infected with these diseases by inhaling the dust that is generated during the cleaning of the droppings. The chance of getting a pigeon-related disease is very low.
 

OvoControl in Botswana

OvoControl® (a brand of nicarbazin) is recognized as the safest and most effective pigeon control solution in Botswana. Developed by Innolytics, a leader in wildlife contraceptive technologies, OvoControl offers a reliable way to manage pigeon populations.

Get OvoControl today through Innolytics or by contacting your local Pest Management Professional for more details.

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