Friday, October 30, 2015

Homeowner Tips for Removing Pigeons

Many home owners contact Hot Foot wanting advice on how they can remove pesky pigeons from their property. Apart from the constant coo coo coo-ing in the early hours of the morning there is the ever present and increasing amount of bird “do do” that accumulates on the house and walkways usually where people walk and meet socially.

Occasionally we receive more desperate calls about mites that have entered the house, originating in older and more established pigeon nests.

Here is some advice that may help in your quest to remove these birds.

The Attraction of Water

Pigeons need a readily available source of water especially in summer time when temperatures soar into the 90’s and 100’s. They can be seen roosting close to these sources and these are usually this is where the fecal matter and feathers etc accumulate rapidly. Look at the following photos and you can see lot of pigeons sitting facing the fountain below where water is readily available. They are crowding under the shade lines and even on the awnings. As the flock increases in number then the birds will spread to other shaded areas such as balconies, under air conditioners, under roof solar panels and so on. 

Tip No.1

Try to dry up any sources of water available to birds such as standing water from air conditioners, water in flower pots, gardening water and such like. Obviously water in fountains is not something that is desirable to remove but even a temporary removal for a week or so may assist in forcing these birds to go look elsewhere. Or put small stones in areas where water is ponding so birds cannot get their beaks in there for an easy drink.

Tip Number 2

Install repellents such as Hot Foot Gel or hot Foot springwire on any surface where these birds are landing before walking in to take a drink. Look at the photo below which shows how one building owner installed the springwire system around his fountain to stop the pigeons from landing and being able to take a drink.

No longer can the disrespectful pigeons simply fly and land on the ledges to take a drink and “leave their mark”. Effective only on larger birds like pigeons, gulls and crows, the system leaves small birds free access to the water and not be driven away by their more dominant cousins.

Harborage

Pigeons are descendants of the ancient Rock Doves of Europe which used to live in caves and holes that were dark and protected from weather and predators. It is in their nature therefore to seek dark quiet areas for nesting. Houses offer some very favorable places for nesting, for example in the shade line of dormers, under awnings, under solar panels even on top of lights and ledges on balconies. Even bright lights adjacent to them is no deterrent to them taking a comfortable overnight nap. There you will see the greatest accumulation of birds and droppings and other contaminants.

Tip Number 3

The first and most important tip when confronted with accumulated bird fecal matter is NOT TO CLEAN IT UP IN DRY FORM. Always wet it down before attempting clean up and preferably use a sterilizing agent in your clean up water.

Tip Number 4

There are over 40 known viruses and 60 transmittable diseases directly attributable to birds and their fecal matter. Birds also carry up to 10 parasites on their legs, wings and bodies and these usually co-exist in bird nests that are active. Due to these known hygiene hazards, areas which form the subject of any bird or other animal abatement program should be sanitized and cleaned prior to any repellents being applied.

Without doubt the most toxic form of bird fecal matter is old, dry droppings because that is where spores of histoplasmosis (a fungus) and other diseases can be found. If these are disturbed and become airborne then they can be inhaled and infection can begin.

Always wear protective disposable clothing when doing bird clean up. That includes disposable outer clothing like coveralls, gloves, safety glasses, a face mask correctly fitted and if possible shoe covers.

Tip Number 5 - Prevent the Birds from Returning

Preventing birds from returning can be as simple as installing some Hot Foot repellent gel or spikes on the ledges where they are roosting; installing some steel mesh around the “dormers” to force birds out of the shade line or installing some netting across areas where the pigeons are entering the roof area. The photos below illustrate what we are saying.

Sunday, October 18, 2015

Warehouse Storage And Pallet Rack Systems

Pallet racks are material handling equipment used to improve efficiency and pick accuracy. These racks can be installed in existing storage facilities. Integration of these racks is extremely simple and quick. When collaborating with a rack manufacturer, you can work on small segments of your storage facility at a time. This will allow the installation and routine work to take place simultaneously. This ensures lesser downtime and lower losses associated with down time.

Why Opt for Pallet Racks

There are several reasons to opt for these racks in stock areas. Some of these are listed below.

1. Human effort is minimized when using these types of flow racks.

2. These racks allow storage of products with greater density. More products can be stored easily in a particular space. Pallet Racks featuring bigger dimensions can be stored in these racks. Since most of the work is automated, storing larger containers is much easier.

3. Lesser access areas are required when using these racks. Hence, more space can be dedicated to product storage.

4. Picking speed and accuracy is greatly improved when using these racks.

5. Visual presentation is enhanced when using carton flow racks. The SKUs are easily visible. This helps in two ways:

a. Product Tracking - Employees looking for particular products can quickly locate them.

b. Product Management - Visual inventory management is greatly improved when using pallet flow racks.

6. Since automation is used to store and move products the possibility of losing a product is eliminated. In food and beverage industries, the products have a shelf life. Using products within the stipulated time is essential. Hence, systems like carton flow racks that help manage inventory better are extremely useful.

7. Racks can be easily integrated with pick to light systems.

8. Installation of racks is simple. It doesn't require much effort and takes little time for installation. Hence, integration of these systems in your current material handling process will not require a lot of downtime.

Saturday, October 17, 2015

How to Use SEO to Get a Higher Search Engine Ranking

It would be really nice if all we had to do was wave our hands or snap our fingers and then our content would magically appear on the first page of every search engine... sadly, that is not how it works, but it is critical for any affiliate marketer to know what SEO is and how to use it with their internet business. In this article, you will learn how to use SEO to get a higher search engine ranking.

SEO, or search engine optimization, is the procedure by which webmasters and article writers take advantage of the unique tools, such as keyword placement and original content, for starters, to boost their search engine rankings. It is unbelievable that the internet has grown so fast in a short amount of time, that many affiliate market competitors have taken full advantage of this opportunity to take all the top spots in every search engine results. It may seem like a doomsday scenario or "let's pack up our bags and go home," type of situation, but all is not lost. I started affiliate marketing 3 years ago, not a single article was ranked for a keyword(s) that I chose. Earlier this year (2015), I finally got the hang of SEO, and now, many of my articles and videos are ranked on the first or second page of each search engine. One of my articles that I had published on Sept. 4th, 2015 is currently sitting at the #5 spot, first page on Google and at the #1 spot, first page on Bing (Oct. 14th, 2015) for my chosen keyword. Knowing the inner workings of Search Engine Optimization is critical for any affiliate marketer or online business entrepreneur to understand in order for their business to succeed. The remaining part of this article, I am going to share my knowledge with you.

The most important part of any SEO is to make sure that you type content that is unique and original. Back in the day, before Google made all of its updates, the search results were flooded with all sorts of copied content. Nothing was original. Since the updates were made, any article, blog, or website was penalized, which resulted in a drop in rankings or banishment from the search engines.

The next part of how to get your articles ranked on page 1 in every search result is keyword optimization.

This is critical to the success of your online business. When it comes to typing articles and submitting them to article directories, the first thing you need to do is pay close attention to how many keywords you place in the content. Too many keywords, your article will not get ranked. The same can be said if you hardly use any keywords at all.

This is my recipe for article marketing success:

1. Find a keyword that is not in high demand. If you try to go after the keyword(s) that are in high demand, you will not get ranked. This is how my article, that I have mentioned earlier, got ranked on the first page of every search engine, beating out all the major competition and experienced affiliate marketers websites.

2. Place one keyword in the title and one in the summary or description box. The main body of the article should only contain 2 keywords, one in the opening paragraph and the other in the closing paragraph.

3. Make your article flow with the keyword. Here is an example for the keyword "build muscle women":

Nobody would read your article if you wrote, "learn how to build muscle women."

The best way to use this keyword is, "Here is a program that will teach women how to build muscle quickly." The keyword was used properly, this will make the search engines and your readers happy.

In conclusion, I wrote this article to help you learn how to use SEO to get a higher search engine ranking. Use this knowledge that I have given you and apply it to your internet and article marketing efforts, you will have a lot of success with it. Please, feel free to leave a comment below about anything that was discussed in this article.

 

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Friday, October 2, 2015

Finding the top builders in Hammersmith London

Mayfair Property Services provides first class project management and principal contractor services to your property refurbishment. With an excellent reputation across Hammersmith London W6 for outstanding quality of workmanship and client satisfaction.

Aiming to be a building contractor for Hammersmith of first choice for clients who expect quality and integrity. The business model is based on repeat work from clients, which creates a long term relationship and emphasis on service provided. 
As a Hammersmith Building Contractors we undertake a wide range of property refurbishment activities within the property residential sector, with an excellent track record of providing a tailored design, construction and project management to specific client requirements.

A versatile experienced team who have extensive experience working as both principal contractors and subcontractors. Mayfair Property Services has the ability to manage the entire project cycle, being proficient in all forms of tendering and procurement routes and have a working knowledge of all standard forms of contract; including, NEC, JCT and ICE.

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Mayfair Property Services prides itself on consistently offering high quality service and work, achieving a broad range of projects and sectors. This is due to the strictly employing skilled and time served craftsmen, and recognizing and developing individuals’ skills through professional qualifications.

All members of Mayfair Property Services are committed to working ethos, and providing clients with the same level of customer service at all stages of the project. With a mind set of individual effort contributes to the overall success of the project. Communication is a key strength, with on-site operatives being in direct communication with management and clients, allowing for a significantly improved project delivery and responsiveness.

If you are looking for the best most recommended building contractors in Hammersmith London that offer quality, support at all levels, pragmatic management systems, and deliver award winning projects, then Mayfair Property Services is your best choice and a reputable Hammersmith builder.