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Lemoore approves OVO pigeon fertility control for PFMD Zone 9

Lemoore City Council · December 17, 2025

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Summary

Council approved a contract to deploy OVO bird‑control feeders in PFMD Zone 9 (Tract 920) using a licensed local pest firm; staff told council the treatment reduces pigeon reproduction and estimated a 50% population decline after one year.

City staff presented a targeted program to address a reported pigeon infestation in PFMD Zone 9 (Tract 920) and recommended contracting with Advanced Pest Control to deploy OVO (avian fertility control) feeders on city property in the tract.

Staff described the problem as a dense localized pigeon population and said the proposed OVO treatment does not kill or relocate pigeons but impairs reproduction. "After 1 year of service, you've decreased the pigeon population by 50%," staff said, citing vendor estimates. Staff also noted safeguards and public‑notification steps in the staff report to address concerns such as pets and placement of feeders.

Council discussed migration risks and animal‑welfare questions. City staff responded that the treatment affects reproductive systems and that pigeons would remain in the area but reproduce at a lower rate. Council member Brewster moved to approve the program, the motion was seconded and passed unanimously (recorded as 5 in favor). The item is funded from PFMD Zone 9 allocations, per staff.