Pigeon poo

[mikeyb]

Is there anything that can be done to prevent the pigeons roosting and defecating over the seats in the stand? Netting may be? A lot of the seats and gangways have pigeon faeces over them. Can they be cleaned before the season gets fully underway? I'm currently in the stand for the DMP friendly.

[mikeyb]

It's pretty disgusting TBH!

[Westcountry Mose]

Tethered hawk kite?

[mikeyb]

Let's just be serious shall we? The seats and surrounding areas are literally covered in pigeon poo. It needs jetwashing and something to stop the birds roosting and pooping! Can anyone from the club come back on this? It makes me heave when I'm in the stand and is totally not acceptable!

[markd]

Yes, it needs a good disinfectant jet wash. The only solution I can think of is netting on the underside of the roof.

But, I've suggested that before ...

[Westcountry Mose]

Such kites are a known deterrent. Pardon me for offering the only response!

[owain]

You might get a better response approaching the club about this rather than posting on the supporters' forum, as I'm not sure are at the club read this.

[e-mail] would be where I'd suggest

[grooveavenue]

Our gryphon mascot should be employed overnight on pre match day Friday nights of home games for First XV and Oak and sit on the high ledges of the stand roof until 5 p.m. match day - volunteers could take refreshments up to the mascot throughout the night!- a little chilly but a worthy cause!
Meanwhile, to measure if successful, fake (a much over used word nowadays) hawks could be placed in the 'rafters'of the stand.

[Phil]

As Owain said, please email James using the address above.

[martinwatson aka Camera Shake]

Aug 28, 2023 8:49:54 GMT grooveavenue said:

Meanwhile, to measure if successful, fake (a much over used word nowadays) hawks could be placed in the 'rafters'of the stand.

Not so long ago, we had a fake hawk/falcon/whatever on the ledge at the front of the gantry where I used to film from. The pigeons just used it as a perch - and left their usual calling card all over it!

[mikeyb]

I've seen club officials commenting on here before, so they do see messages.

[mikeyb]

I said the club do look at these posts. It's been jetwashed clean! Unless nets or spikes, or something else is used, it will re-occur and will need jetwashing regularly.
Well done Moseley!