If you are someone who lives in Abu Dhabi, chances are that you are no stranger to invasive birds that can be quite a nuisance. Especially, if you have a balcony, they tend to make them dirty with their droppings and feathers. However, you are not allowed to use poison and electricity since they are now banned as per the new guide. So, think of some other way to drive them away and read more about this new guide.
Poisons & Electricity Banned For Keeping Birds Away
If you are also thinking of ways to keep the birds away from your balcony, then you will have to think of some more innovative ways. A reason for this is that the common practice of using poison, electricity, or projectiles of any kind is now banned In Abu Dhabi. Yes, you cannot use any of the aforementioned methods to drive away the invasive birds in the emirate. However, you can use auditory and visual scares if you wish to disperse them.
More About The Guide In Abu Dhabi
It should be noted that this guide offers an effective and humane way to manage the infestation in urban and suburban areas. It should be noted that scattering grains and bird food on rooftops is one of the ways that encourage the increase of bird cooks on rooftops. As a result, the guide also mentions that construction engineers and architects are expected to avoid creating favourable spaces for nesting and roosting.
As mentioned in a report by Khaleej Times, the aim of the new guideline is to reduce the negative effects of such birds on the environment. With compliance being mandatory for all property owners, the public has been urged to lodge a complaint if someone doesn’t adhere to the guidelines by contacting the Abu Dhabi Government Contact Centre. They can also do so by contacting through the Tamm Portal.
DMT has then urged the public to follow these guidelines and thereby support the initiative. So, make sure to follow and abide by these rules to combat such invasive birds.
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