| Pigeons can be a nuisance and can cause damage to | | | | installation may cause a considerable amount of |
| a valuable property. To avoid any pigeon-related | | | | damage to the property. |
| problems, it is essential to be aware of the | | | | 1. Bird Nets: |
| advantages and disadvantages of different types of | | | | Bird nets made of nylon or fiber can be spread along |
| pigeon control methods. | | | | with screws and hooks over the house roof to trap |
| Some advantages and disadvantages of different | | | | the birds. It is one of the most preferred pigeon control |
| pigeon control methods are: | | | | methods. A major disadvantage with this technique is |
| 1. Fake Owl Statues: | | | | that, the pigeons can peck the net and break free. |
| Owls are natural predators and pigeons are scared of | | | | Thus, it does not offer a permanent solution. |
| them. This natural fear can be exploited and a life size | | | | 1. Sound Deterrents: |
| statue of an owl can be installed on top a building to | | | | Sound deterrents that available in the market make |
| keep the pigeons away. The biggest advantage of this | | | | different kinds of sounds such as those of gunshot, |
| method is that, it is very cost effective. The | | | | hawk sounds and firecrackers to scare away the |
| disadvantage of this is technique is that, although it is | | | | pigeons. The only disadvantage of sound deterrents is |
| effective, it provides only temporary relief from the | | | | that, their continuous exposure can be a nuisance to |
| pigeon problem. This is because the fake owl statue | | | | the humans. |
| does not move and pigeons soon realize that it does | | | | Overview: |
| not pose any real threat to them. | | | | Pigeon droppings, feathers, and other waste materials |
| 1. Bird Spikes: | | | | that pigeons use to build their nests can not only |
| Bird spikes, which appear like sharp needles are | | | | demean the property worth, but can also cause health |
| devices that are specifically designed to scare away | | | | complications. Pigeons can be lethal, as they carry |
| the pigeons and other pest birds. Pigeon spikes are | | | | various bacteria that spread fatal diseases. |
| easy to install. They cause great discomfort to pigeons | | | | Therefore, it is very important to adopt a suitable |
| and prevent them form nesting. However, they provide | | | | pigeon control method after weighing its pros and |
| only a temporary solution to the problem. The biggest | | | | cons. |
| disadvantage of using bird spikes is that, their | | | | |