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THE

PIGEON MAGNET INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Version 1. November 2012

Code Product

07-Trap10 Pigeon Magnet Trap

Optional Accessories (sold separately):

07-trap9c Pigeon Magnet Storage Bag

07-trap9f Pigeon Magnet Feeder Set

07-trap9f Pigeon Deluxe Feed Station

07-trap9j Pigeon Magnet Gassing Kit

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Magnet distributor or visit :

www.MynaMagnet.com.au

MynaMagnet A u s t r a l i a presents the Pigeon Magnet trap and accessories. This is the

latest development in pigeon trapping from the company that has designed & marketed Australia’s leading Indian

myna trap - the Myna Magnet.

How to Set Up Your Pigeon Magnet

Stage 1 - “Free feeding” mode

This is the first and most important stage of your

program. The object is to allow the local population

of pigeons access to your attractant (food and water).

Stage 2 – Trapping mode

This shows the Pigeon Magnet in “trapping mode” ready

to commence. This is the second stage in the process.

Stage 3 – Euthanasing and dealing with trapped animals

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Steps to Stage 1 – Free feeding mode

Free feeding mode may only need to be used for 1-2 days but may take several weeks depending on the location

and available food and water. It is necessary that the entire population be confidently feeding before commencing

trapping.

It is at the free feeding stage that the trapping location must be selected.

Choosing the ideal location is area specific. Most often, the best location is on a

flat roof or other elevated location close to the main roosting area. If necessary

it may be used on the ground. If you wish to trap indoors it is likely to take much

longer for the birds to become comfortable feeding and hence will require a

longer Stage 1. The situation illustrated below has a gently sloping roof. A flat

roof is preferable. Here timber is used the keep the trap level.

Use the trap periodically for short intervals.

Steps to constructing the Pigeon Magnet ready for Stage 2 – Trapping mode

Step 1: Unpack the rest of your

Pigeon Magnet and prepare the

necessary tools to commence your

installation (see tool checklist

below).

Step 2: Lay out the Pigeon Magnet as

above.

Step 3: Using the cable ties

supplied, attach the walls and base

of the Pigeon Magnet.

Step 4: Erect the trap walls. Attach

wall and base with cable ties.

Step 5: Cut loose ends off the cable

ties and discard.

Step 6: Attach the roof.

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Step 7: Secure the roof. Attach the

stainless steel screws supplied into the

roof on both sides and tighten in place.

Step 8: Move the Pigeon Magnet

to the trapping location.

Step 9: Secure the pigeon Magnet

to the roof. In this case Bird

Barrier multi-purpose clips and

cable ties are used to prevent it

from blowing off the roof.

Step 10: Return the attractant food

and water to the Pigeon Magnet.

Allow free feeding to take place for

another 1 – 2 days to allow the

pigeons to enter and leave the trap

confidently.

Step 11: Attach the perch

diagonally across the trap, from

corner to corner.

Step 12: Lubricate the door hinges

to ensure they move freely and to

protect from corrosion.

Step 13: Attach each door using the

cable ties provided.

Step 14: Trapping mode. Your

Pigeon Magnet is now ready for

trapping.

Step 15: Select the appropriate

inspection interval and prepare for

the euthanasing process.

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Above shows the Pigeon Magnet in an

ideal location – flat roof, secured and

close to the external roosting area.

Ensure that you inspect your trap regularly to ensure that the birds

are not left without adequate food and water. Inspection intervals

vary from state to state. See animal welfare considerations below.

Steps to Stage 3 – Euthanasing and dealing with trapped animals

Steps to Using the Gassing Kit

Step 1: Take your CO2 to your trapping

location.

Step 1: The gassing kit is used to

euthanase the captured pigeons.

Introduce carbon dioxide (CO2) from a

compressed gas cylinder (see below for

details). If not available, car exhaust

may be sufficient. Keep in mind that

this must be the first “cold” (at the start

of the day) and not a diesel engine.

Step 2: Ensure that the top

of the gassing bag is taped

but leave a space for air to

be purged and to reduce

CO2 pressure build-up.

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Step 3: When your trapping

program is complete , cut the cable

ties on one wall and three sides of

the base only. This allows you to

quickly fold down and re-deploy

your Pigeon Magnet next time.

Step 3: When complete, return your

Pigeon Magnet to the optional

storage bag for transport and

storage.

Dealing with Trapped Animals

In the rare event that non-target species are trapped – simply release them by removing the bird(s) via the release

doors (there are two) or by removing the roof.

Releasing exotic pest birds however, is not legal and will continue to impact on the ecology of threatened native

species. The only solution is to remove them permanently from the environment.

Euthanasia, a painless death, is best undertaken with industrial grade carbon dioxide (available from BOC Australia

www.boc.com.au).

Enclose the Pigeon Magnet containing your trapped pigeons in the gassing bag (optional extra to your original

purchase) see pictures above.

Tape the top of the bag to the trap roof and make sure the end of the hose goes to the bottom of the bag. This

allows the carbon dioxide to displace the air in the bag. Then simply run the pipe from the carbon dioxide gas

cylinder (with appropriate pressure regulator) between the inside of the bag and the outside of the cage and allow

a constant flow of gas for five minutes. Allow for air to escape where the hose enters the gassing bag which will

displace the air and release the pressure of gas entering the bag.

It is also possible to use carbon monoxide gas from a petrol engine exhaust. Diesel engines are NOT suitable. The

gas should be run through a long enough hose to ensure that it is completely cooled when it reaches the birds and

the trap. The vehicle engine should be cold when started (first start of the day) and the engine should run for 6 to

8 minutes.

It should be noted that the preferred method of euthanasing the trapped birds is using carbon dioxide gas.

Tool check list:

Few tools are needed to assemble your Pigeon Magnet. A cordless drill/driver will assist in securing the trap roof

as well as securing the trap to the building to prevent damage or being blow away. Tape is needed at the gassing

stage. Scissors or cutting tool for cable ties. Lubricant spray (I.E WD-40 or oil) for entry doors.

Looking after your trap:

Cleaning the trap may be necessary between trapping programs. The trap is a high quality, powder coated steel

trap. When scratched is advisable to use touch up paint to protect from corrosion. Lubricate the door hinges to

ensure they move freely.

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Attractant bait:

In most situations, wheat or grain will be sufficient. However, in commercial situations where abundant food is

available you may need to try pigeon racing mix, bread, chicken layer mash or similar. Use of a variety of

attractants may assist to entice the birds to enter the trap. You must always have fresh water in the trap to entice

birds to enter and to maintain the health and moisture requirement of the birds while in the trap.

How many Pigeon Magnet traps should you use?

This is dependent on the size of the pigeon population

and the total area of land, roof size and/or facility size.

When designing a trapping program, you may need

several traps per roof or location. This will increase the

number birds caught (shown here there are approx 12

pigeons each trap) per inspection interval.

Multiple traps will also reduce the number of overall

visits to the site during an extended program and

therefore reduce the labour investment in your

program.

For assistance and trapping program advice, contact

your local Pigeon Magnet distributor or visit

www.MynaMagnet.com.au

Local legislation and Animal welfare considerations:

Cruelty to animals is a major issue for professional pest managers, industry and the public. Follow the below link

from the Australian Government in relation to animal welfare considerations.

The carbon dioxide method of euthanasia is widely viewed by animal welfare agencies in Australia and

elsewhere to be humane and accords with the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia's Code

of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes. It is our recommended and preferred method.

Each state and territory has its own animal welfare legislation that enables prosecution of persons who subject

animals to unnecessary cruelty these apply equally to native and invasive pest animals such as pigeons:

ACT - Animal Welfare Act 1992

NT - Animal Welfare Act 1999

NSW - Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979

QLD - Animal Care and Protection Act 2001

SA - Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1985

TAS - Animal Welfare Act 1993

VIC - Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986

WA- Animal Welfare Act2002

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Further information:

Trapping of Pest Birds - Department of Sustainability, Environment ...

www.environment.gov.au/.../pubs/bir002-trapping-of-pest-birds.pdf

http://www.nhmrc.gov.au

http://www.rspca.org.au

Policy of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals on the Control and Use of Feral Animals

Because of the nature and variables involved in trapping, no guarantees as to the performance of the trap can be

given. If you operate the trap by these instructions carefully and diligently you should be able to trap Pigeons

successfully.

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