Dollar Proof Set
Pigeon Proofing Your Home
Pigeon Proofing Your Home
Americans have had a love-hate relationship with pigeons. While our fine-feathered friends carried thousands of messages that saved many hundreds of lives during World Wars I and II, they have also been a real foe for homeowners. The high concentration of uric acid found in pest pigeon droppings can discolor paint, stain wood, erode metal, and even crumble concrete and expensive stonework. Then there's the health risk of bacteria, fungi and parasites that live and grow in pigeon droppings, which can carry and transmit any of 60 known diseases. The fleas, mites and ticks in wild pigeons can also carry disease. All told, pest pigeon infestations cost homeowners millions of dollars annually.
While some homeowners have resorted to shotguns, poisons and lethal traps to pigeon proof their homes, there are many more humane ways of discouraging these pest birds from making your house their home.
One of the most popular pigeon proof deterrents is the bird spike. Particularly useful for awnings and patio covers, the bird spikes discourage birds from landing. Some spikes are made of rigid U.V.-resistant unbreakable polycarbonate. Others have stainless steel spikes. They come in a variety of sizes, are easy to install and won't harm birds. They are ideal for discouraging pest pigeons from landing on ledges, parapets, beams, pipes, chimneys, cutouts, and light fixtures. Be sure to install a sufficient amount of pigeon proof spikes to cover an entire ledge (otherwise pigeons will get in behind it). Also, be sure to close off corners and all open sides of a ledge.
Another effective pigeon repellant system is pigeon proof netting. Ideal for courtyards, patio covers, and rooftops. Properly installed, pigeon netting presents an impenetrable barrier against these pest birds. Bird-B-Gone's heavy-duty bird net 2000 is most often prescribed by architects. Its ISO 1806 mesh test polyethylene fabric is U.V. stabilized, flame resistant and rot and waterproof. The sub-zero stable, non-conductive webbing comes in 3/4", 1-1/8" and 2" mesh sizes to deter pest pigeons. Bird Proof Netting should be positioned over window recesses, balconies, eaves, and even whole rooftops to prevent pigeons from reaching nesting areas.
To discourage pigeons from simply landing, some homeowners have opted for Bird Slope as an effective means of pigeon pest control. These angled slippery slopes are easy to install and ideal for ledges, eaves, beams and other 90-degree areas where pigeons tend to nest and roost. Pigeons simply can't get a grip and slide off the ledge. The Bird Slope presents an attractive bird proofing alternative. The panels come in a two colors, gray or stone-or can be easily painted to match any home's décor. For wide ledges, the flat base simply glues to any clean surface. For narrow ledges, the slope can be trimmed down. Be sure to use UV stabilized Bird Slope panels, like those offered by Bird-B-Gone.
There are also a number of economical pigeon proof deterrents that have appealed to homeowners. These "bird scare" products include iridescent reflective foil or flash tape, which create an "Optical Distraction Zone" for pest pigeons. Another low-cost visual bird scare device is the inflatable balloon imprinted with lifelike reflective predator eyes and markings. These bird repellers or scare-eye diverters are easy to hang in problem areas. Some bird repellers have iridescent foil eyes to scare away pigeons by day and glow-in-the-dark backsides to keep them away at night. They keep pigeons from landing on trees, overhangs, gazebos, patios, eaves, pool areas, and other areas.
Still another low-cost pigeon deterrent is bird gel, which creates a sticky surface that pest birds hate. Bird Gel is ideal for ledges, parapet walls, pipes, and flat or curved surfaces. A fast and easy way to control pigeon infestation, this non-toxic, sticky substance leaves a surface that's tacky and uncomfortable to pigeons. The gel skins but never sets hard, yielding an unstable surface for the pigeons to land on.
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Written By: Alex A. Kecskes
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Dollar Proof Set
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 1950 1963 CAMEO Franklin Half Dollar Proof Set 14 Pcs  US $1,999.00
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 Kennedy Half Dollars Proofs Silver Mint Set 146 Coins US $1,790.00
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 2007 S PRESIDENT DOLLAR PROOF SETS SEALED BOX OF FIFTY US $1,750.00
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 1986 2003 American Silver Eagle Dollars UncProof Set US $1,722.00
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 1941 GEM PROOF COIN SET SILVER 1 2 Dollar Quarter Dime US $1,499.00
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 1950 1963 COMPLETE PROOF FRANKLIN HALF DOLLAR SET NICE US $1,399.00
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 1950 1963 Silver Franklin Half Dollar Proof Set 14 Pcs US $1,349.00
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 1986 2008 Set of PROOF American Eagle Silver Dollars US $1,300.00
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 FULL SET 1950 63 FRANKLIN HALF SILVER DOLLAR PROOFS US $1,100.00
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 16 Silver Proof Sets 1890 Morgan Dollar BONUS W BIN US $1,055.00
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 Complete Set of Kennedy Half Dollars including Proofs US $899.99
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 COMPLETE GEM BU PROOF KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR SET NICE US $875.00
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 2007 2008 NGC Presidential Dollar Set w Proofs Error US $799.99
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 1964 2007 KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR COMPLETE SET WITH PROOF US $760.00
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 1950 GEM PROOF COIN SET SILVER 1 2 Dollar Quarter Dime US $749.99
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 1995 Olympic 4 Coin Proof Set w SILVER Dollar Gold $5 US $699.99
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 1964 2009 Kennedy Half Dollar Set 150 Coins BU Proof US $649.00
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 CANADA SILVER 20 DOLLARS PROOF SET 1990 1994 AVIATION US $550.00
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 128 COIN 1964 2008 PROOF UNC KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR SET US $529.00
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 2008 S Presidential Dollar Proof Set PR70 PCGS PR 70 US $499.00
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 1964 1997 KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR COMPLETE SET PROOF SILVER US $495.00
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 The Ultimate Ike Dollar Set 45pcs ALL BU Proof US $475.00
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 Anguilla Silver 1969 Proof Set 1 2 1 2 4 Dollars US $475.00
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 Complete Set 27 Sacagawea Dollar Coins S Proof 2007 PD US $469.00
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 1954 Dollar PCGS PL66 PL 66 From Proof Like Set Cameo US $445.00
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I have a 1969 proof set , and had some grease marks, and possibly a fingerprint on the 1/2 dollar.?
i was also wondering if the dimple is supposed to be on the 1/2.
It could be a mark on the plastic. Try to squese the plastic on both sides of a coin & move the coin by tilting the set so the coin moves. The plastic should be like a bubble. If the mark is not in the same place on the coin then its the plastic that has a scratch or some type of mark on it. As far as the dimple goes take it to a coin dealer you can trust and ask him.