Singapore ramps up pigeon control efforts after successful pilot sees 50pc drop in population

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Singapore's pigeon population management pilot program, launched in June 2024, has seen a 50% reduction in pigeon numbers and a 34% drop in related public complaints in central areas. The program, involving improved waste management and enforcement against illegal bird feeding, will expand to northern and southern regions. Successful results will lead to nationwide implementation. The initiative aims to protect public health from diseases pigeons can carry, such as salmonella and ornithosis.