The nuisance of pigeon droppings is enough for one town in Wisconsin to use a unique preventative measure. They are putting their pigeons on the “pill” – so to speak – to thin out the population.
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Downtown La Crosse business owners have put up feeding stations which include a contraceptive feed called OvoControl. It’s aimed at lowering reproduction in the birds that leave droppings on sidewalks, awnings and park benches.
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The feed is approved by the local humane society and can reduce pigeon populations by up to 95 per cent.
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