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What the OvoControl Pigeon Control Program Is

Pigeons are a common issue in many urban areas across South Africa, from Johannesburg to Cape Town, often leading to property damage and potential health concerns. The OvoControl program offers a scientifically proven, humane method to manage pigeon populations safely and effectively. It works gradually, without causing harm to the birds.

OvoControl functions as a contraceptive, interrupting the pigeons’ reproductive cycle. This approach helps control overpopulation in a sustainable, non-lethal way.

By addressing the source of pigeon overpopulation, OvoControl delivers a responsible, long-term solution for pigeon management in South African cities, industrial sites, and public spaces.

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In South Africa, many property owners still rely on traps or simply closing off ledges, rooftops, and other perching spots to deter pigeons. These quick fixes can ease the problem temporarily, but they rarely curb large or long-standing colonies for good.

OvoControl offers a gentler, far more durable solution. When used alongside our Integrated Pigeon Management (IPM) approach, which reinforces results with selective physical barriers, it delivers a complete, responsible plan for controlling pigeon numbers in South African cities, commercial hubs, and industrial zones.

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FAQs on Pigeon Control in South Africa

Pigeon droppings stain and corrode stone, glass, and metal surfaces. Nests clog gutters, rooftop solar panels, and air-conditioning drains, which can trigger leaks during the summer rains. In busy locations such as the V&A Waterfront, Gautrain stations, or outdoor food courts, droppings create slip hazards, contaminate seating areas, and attract insects.
Feral pigeons are listed as Category 3 invasive species under the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act. They are not protected, but property owners must control them in a humane way and prevent further spread. Municipal by-laws in cities such as Johannesburg and Cape Town ban cruelty, restrict the use of poisons to licensed Pest Control Operators, and can fine anyone who feeds pigeons in public areas. Always check your local council rules and use products registered with the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.
A layered Integrated Pigeon Management (IPM) plan works best. Stainless-steel spikes, tensioned netting, and mesh keep birds off ledges and signs. In large courtyards, reflective tape or bird-of-prey silhouettes add visual pressure. For long-term population control, OvoControl® bird contraceptive, supplied locally by licensed distributors, reduces breeding without harming the birds. Using these tools together delivers sustainable results.
Yes. Dried droppings can carry pathogens such as histoplasmosis, cryptococcosis, and salmonella that become airborne when disturbed, especially on rooftops or shaded parking decks. Nests may also harbour mites and ticks that enter buildings. Prompt removal of droppings and a proactive control plan help reduce these health risks in homes, hotels, and food-handling areas.
 

OvoControl in South Africa

OvoControl® (a brand of nicarbazin) is recognized as the safest and most effective pigeon control solution in South Africa. 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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Phone: +27 82 510 1074
Email: sales@flockreduction.co.za
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