Pigeons are a pest....how do I get rid of?

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Kimberly Evans

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13 years 3 months ago #6892 by Kimberly Evans

Pigeons are a pest....how do I get rid of? was created by Kimberly Evans

I have a pigeon problem at my community. The sit on the railings of SOME of my second floor apartments and defecate everyone. And one of the locations is at my model. Does anyone know of a non-harmful way of keeping them away from my community?

13 years 3 months ago #6892 by Kimberly Evans

Gerry Hunt

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13 years 3 months ago #6895 by Gerry Hunt

Replied by Gerry Hunt on topic Re:Pigeons are a pest....how do I get rid of?

Hi Kimberly,
I have used reflective tape with some success. Tie the tape in streamer fashion, from the railings or the top of the balcony. The slightest breeze causes the tape to make a crackling sound and flash with mirror bright reflections.

Also tying smiley face balloons to the railing may work.

I hope this helps.

13 years 3 months ago #6895 by Gerry Hunt

Lawrence Berry, CPM

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13 years 3 months ago #6898 by Lawrence Berry, CPM

Replied by Lawrence Berry, CPM on topic Re:Pigeons are a pest....how do I get rid of?

I had a property that used plastic owls and hawks they would place around in trees and on the tops of buildings. It worked very well and was non-harmful as you stated.

13 years 3 months ago #6898 by Lawrence Berry, CPM

Lawrence Berry, CPM

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13 years 3 months ago #6899 by Lawrence Berry, CPM

Replied by Lawrence Berry, CPM on topic Re:Pigeons are a pest....how do I get rid of?

Found these two links when doing a search. Hope this helps.

www.yardlover.com/dalen-great-horned-owl...-c6aoCFca77QodeUFANA

www.nextag.com/owl-decoy/products-html

13 years 3 months ago #6899 by Lawrence Berry, CPM

Stephan Pollard

13 years 3 months ago #6918 by Stephan Pollard

Replied by Stephan Pollard on topic Re:Pigeons are a pest....how do I get rid of?

You might try coiling up some toy rubber snakes and placing them around the bird's favorite perch. Fake owls are often used on billboards overhanging pedestrian areas. You might try those as well.

Stephan

13 years 3 months ago #6918 by Stephan Pollard

Rose M

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13 years 3 months ago #6922 by Rose M

Replied by Rose M on topic Re:Pigeons are a pest....how do I get rid of?

We put up some small mirrors from dollar tree. When the birds come close to the building, they see the mirror and think another bird is already there so they fly away. Not sure if it works on pigeons or not though.

13 years 3 months ago #6922 by Rose M

Roger Merritt

13 years 3 months ago #6923 by Roger Merritt

Replied by Roger Merritt on topic Re:Pigeons are a pest....how do I get rid of?

We've used all the tricks, mirrors, tape, fake hawks and snakes. Temp fixes at best. The only permanent solve was this stuff called pigeon wire. Ordered it from Home Depot Supply. Doesn't hurt them and keeps them away. Good Luck.

13 years 3 months ago #6923 by Roger Merritt

Holly

13 years 3 months ago #6926 by Holly

Replied by Holly on topic Re:Pigeons are a pest....how do I get rid of?

Call Avian 972-771-6679. They are a company that specializes in bird control.

13 years 3 months ago #6926 by Holly

Megan G

13 years 2 months ago #7154 by Megan G

Replied by Megan G on topic Re:Pigeons are a pest....how do I get rid of?

I have seen buildings that place wires facing upright so they cannot land on the railing. Or pigeon spikes- www.deterapigeon.com/pigeonwire.htm

13 years 2 months ago #7154 by Megan G