To deal with unwanted pigeons, follow these steps:
- Eliminate Attractants: Remove food sources by securing trash bins, avoiding feeding birds, and maintaining cleanliness.
- Install Physical Barriers: Use bird spikes, netting, or wire coils on ledges and roofs to prevent roosting.
- Use Deterrents: Reflective surfaces, sound devices, and decoy predators can scare pigeons away. Move these periodically to maintain effectiveness.
- Humane Removal: If nests are present, contact a professional pest control service for safe removal. Clean and disinfect the area afterward.
- Long-term Solutions: Consider bird-proofing your property or using pigeon traps (ethically and legally).
Combining these methods will help you effectively manage and deter pigeons from your property.