RESTRICTIONS CONCERNING CONTROL OF PIGEONS

The following restrictions apply concerning the use of pesticides in controlling the pigeon (Columba livia), also known as rock dove: (1) only materials registered for pigeons shall be used; (2) the pesticides shall be used in accordance with the directions on the label; (3) the pesticides shall be distributed in such a manner as to minimize hazard to non-target species, and that all unconsumed bait that is not in protected bait stations shall be picked up within one week; and (4) in municipalities dead birds shall be picked up and disposed of by incineration or buried at intervals not to exceed 24 hours. History Note: Authority G.S. 143-458; Eff. February 1, 1976; Readopted Eff. August 1, 2020.