571—114.14(481A) Pigeons.
- 114.14(1) Pigeons causing a health or safety hazard may be taken by trapping, or any current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)- and Iowa-registered pesticide repellent, or toxic perches. Strychnine-based products cannot be used. The person or organization engaging in such a program will provide for proper removal and disposal of all pigeons taken by such means.
- 114.14(2) If a specific problem involving the use of a toxic substance or a procedure designed to destroy problem pigeons proves not to be species-specific, the director, conservation officer or biologist will issue an immediate order to stop the particular method being employed or the substance being used.
[ARC 9244C, IAB 5/14/25, effective 6/18/25]