02 NCAC 09L .0705          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.