Arizona
‘Tony Hawk’ helps Arizona company remove problematic pigeons from homes
Desert Kings Falconry takes distinctive method to hunt and take away pigeons from properties
The Phoenix space is experiencing loads of progress, and that has created a brand new drawback for houses and enterprise, within the type of pigeons. Whereas there are a variety of how to do away with the chook, a Valley firm believes the best method includes leveling the enjoying discipline.
PHOENIX – All the expansion within the Valley has created a brand new drawback for houses and companies: a pigeon drawback. And whereas there are a variety of how to do away with pigeons, an Arizona firm believes the best method includes leveling the enjoying discipline.
“That is ‘Tony Hawk’, he is the one which began the corporate, he is the founding father, as you may say,” mentioned Bladen Benson, proprietor of Desert Kings Falconry.
Benson launched his “head hawk in cost.” His firm focuses on eradicating invasive birds and different rodents from a house or a enterprise. Right here, “Tony Hawk” is on the hunt for pigeons.
“Fly up, catch these pigeons and convey them again down and clear these homes of their pigeon subject,” mentioned Benson.
It is a service that Benson believes is exclusive to the Valley. His forged of falcons are skilled to make use of stealth and precision to catch these clever birds.
“He is been right here a couple of instances, so he is aware of what is going on on,” mentioned Benson. “Some individuals wish to assume, ‘oh that’s a dumb pigeon over there,’ however they’re really actually good.
They are not simply “rats with wings” however Benson says they may also be a nuisance.
“As much as 30 totally different ailments in human beings, their poop is definitely acidic, so it may possibly eat away at concrete over a time frame in addition to metallic. They’re destroying AC models, inflicting lots of, if not a number of 1000’s of {dollars} in property injury for a few of these houses.”
In some instances, traps can do the trick, however after pigeons determine it out, he says the best deterrent are the hawks.
“But when I catch that pigeon, and take away that pigeon, that residence or that business property is now away from that pigeon. It is going to by no means come again, and it takes a very long time for different pigeons to maneuver again in.”
On-line: https://desertkingsfalconry.com
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Odds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you’re more likely to land than big bucks.
The Arizona Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Arizona offers Powerball, Mega Millions, The Pick, Triple Twist, Fantasy 5 and Pick 3 as well as Scratchers, Quick Draw and Fast Play.
Lottery players have seen enormous jackpots recently, with previous winners of both the Powerball and Mega Millions breaking into the top 10 largest jackpots in U.S. lottery history. Money raised from Arizona lottery games goes toward funding higher education, health and human services, environmental conservation and economic and business development in the state.
Mega Millions
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Pick 3
4-7-6
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Fantasy 5
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Triple Twist
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Arizona Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $100 and may redeem winnings up to $599. For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Arizona Lottery offices. By mail, send a winner claim form, winning lottery ticket and a copy of a government-issued ID to P.O. Box 2913, Phoenix, AZ 85062.
To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a winner claim form and deliver the form, along with the ticket and government-issued ID to any of these locations:
Phoenix Arizona Lottery Office: 4740 E. University Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85034, 480-921-4400. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Tucson Arizona Lottery Office: 2955 E. Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85716, 520-628-5107. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Phoenix Sky Harbor Lottery Office: Terminal 4 Baggage Claim, 3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85034, 480-921-4424. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Sunday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes up to $49,999.
Kingman Arizona Lottery Office: Inside Walmart, 3396 Stockton Hill Road, Kingman, AZ 86409, 928-753-8808. Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes up to $49,999.
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Arizona football is adding depth to its quarterback room with the addition of a power conference signal caller.
Wisconsin transfer Braedyn Locke committed to Arizona on Friday, giving the Wildcats an experienced backup at quarterback. Locke threw for 1,936 yards, 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions as a sophomore with the Badgers.
The 6-foot, Rockwell, Texas native began the season as Wisconsin’s backup but took over starting duties when Tyler Van Dyke suffered a season-ending knee injury against Alabama.
Locke, who began his career at Mississippi State, has two years of remaining eligibility.
Locke threw for a season-high 359 yards in Wisconsin’s 52-6 win over Purdue in October. He struggled over Wisconsin’s last five games (all losses), throwing for six touchdowns and five interceptions and hovering around 50 percent completion rate.
Locke is not much of a runner, as he recorded just 4 total rushing yards on the season.
Locke joins Arizona knowing he’ll be in a backup role in 2025 behind returning quarterback Noah Fifita. He comes the 17th player to transfer to Arizona this offseason including the 10th on offense.
Miami continued to address a major roster need on Thursday as former Arizona cornerback Emmanuel Karnely announced his commitment to the Hurricanes over Ole Miss and Michigan. He visited Miami during the first weekend of the transfer portal after spending time in Oxford, and most recently visiting Ann Arbor.
The 6-foot-3, 185-pounder is considered the No. 6 cornerback and No. 68 overall player in the 247Sports Transfer Portal Rankings.
Karnley, a member of the 2023 recruiting class, has spent the last two seasons at Arizona. This past season, the redshirt freshman became a six-game starter for the Wildcats, only allowing 22 catches on 43 targets for 288 yards with four touchdowns allowed and five pass breakups.
The Canes are also targeting the other side of the room in Tacario Davis which would be great for the growing room. The freshman All-American OJ Frederique Jr. will also still be suiting up for the Canes next season. The depth and talent in the room will continue to grow and perform as Mario Cristobal continues to hit in the portal.
Karnely has three more years of eligibility. Karnley has become the fifth blue-chip transfer addition so far this portal season.
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