Top 12 Pigeon Prevention and Deterrent Tips
Pigeons Cause All Sorts Of Problems...
◆ Transfer serious diseases to humans ◆ Cause blocked gutters and vents ◆ Slippery droppings cause accidents ◆ They cause ecosystem imbalance ◆ Mites give breathing & skin issues ◆ Droppings stain & corrode brickwork
Some Tricks That Work...
DETER
SCARE
◆ Landing deterrents like spikes
◆ One of the easiest methods is
◆ Don’t feed pigeons, or they will
◆ Ultrasonic scarers work by giving
BLOCK
REPEL
and string are simple, effective and cheap to have installed by a pro. keep coming back to your property and you will never get rid of them.
using models of owls and birds of prey as scarers to keep pigeons out. out a noise that is annoying to pigeons but may deter other birds.
◆ Mend holes and seal up any small
◆ Reflective tape with moving
◆ Pigeon netting is a common
◆ Spices are a natural repellant that
cracks in your roof or wall so pigeons can’t get into your loft to nest. method due to its effectiveness, but some types are outlawed in the UK.
TRAP
holograms that flash in the sunlight repel and discourage pigeons. keep pigeons from coming near and roosting on your property.
THE LAW
◆ A pest control professional can set
◆ Under UK law it is illegal to use
◆ Pest control technicians will be
◆ It is an offence to kill a racing
humane live traps to capture and release multiple pigeons using bait. able to put a range of prevention equipment and methods in place.
spring traps, poisons, gassing or sticky stuff that may entangle a pigeon. pigeon. Only approved pest experts can use certain extreme methods.
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