Although birds sound quite lovely to have around the home, they can actually be a bit pesky towards humans. They’re a known carrier for several diseases, and these bird species takes it a step further by damaging and causing chaos on your property. Whether you’re in the privacy of your own home or commercial space, you might not be safe from these pests.
It’s important to call up pest control when things start to get out of hand and before the pigeon invasion goes even further. If you want to know what a service provider uses and how it’s utilised to make your property go from pigeon-infested to pigeon-proof, keep reading.
Pigeon-proof with Lasers
Pigeons can be rather sensitive to piercing light, which is why high-powered lasers are used to temporarily impair their vision. That blindness should prevent them from scouting, nesting or roosting right by your property, dispersing them instead.
However, there are times when lasers won’t do the trick. Some pigeons have grown rather accustomed to the sudden light due to their repeated use by pest control over time. Don’t fret when lasers don’t do the trick, as there are several other methods that should work.
Falconry
Falconry is the most natural way to get rid of any pigeons on your property. Letting out falcons so that they can fly around your property can be quite effective in deterring and scaring off pigeons since they’re recognised as a predator by the latter bird species.
Before releasing falcons, decoy kites might be used to test whether they can drive out the pigeons to avoid the use of another bird species. Big bird-like images and shapes might work, though it can be on a case to case basis.
Pigeon Repellent
Pigeon repellent may be quite effective in ensuring that pigeons will go away from your property. Certain scents like cinnamon or hot pepper can be rather potent towards pigeons, so repellent sprays are applied to their nest areas and more.
These areas can be rather high and dangerous for any regular individual to reach, let alone treat and spray with pigeon repellent. To avoid any risks, be sure to get a pest control expert on the job to do it for you.
Pigeon Traps
Pigeon traps can be rather effective when trying to pigeon-proof your home. Setting these out should be accompanied by other preventive measures, like removing birdbaths, bird feeders, and more to hit pause on the pigeon’s roosting. Here are some of the traps used for pest control:
- Spikes. Anti-bird spikes are fastened to surfaces where pigeons or other birds may try to perch or create a nest. These spikes aren’t deadly, though they are sharp enough to ward off the birds.
- Netting. Mesh netting can be used to cover up and keep pigeons away. Cover different outside fixtures to prevent the pigeons from causing too much damage to those parts of your home.
- Wires. If you want something less see-through and more rigid to take care of the bird proofing, parallel wires are a much better option. Running this on and across a structure will stop the pigeons from perching and nesting.
- Gels. Bird gels are quite efficient in trapping and scaring birds. Since the birds get stuck and struggle for a while to free themselves, they are likely to remember the experience and steer clear of your property’s structures ever again.
Pigeon-proof your home: wrapping up
Learning more about how pest control works can give you insight into what can ward off the birds. There are many options available for protecting and proofing your home from any pigeons, and it’s paramount to find the solution that works for you.
Need Barnsley pest control? Arnies Pest Management offers a wide range of pest control services to private and commercial clients in Yorkshire and the Humber. Get in touch with us now!
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