How to get rid of pigeons on the balcony, windowsill and roof

Pigeons are a common problem for residents of both multi-story and private homes. And the reason is not only that pigeon droppings have a not very aesthetic appearance. Pigeons are carriers of viruses and infections, some of which lead to serious diseases. These birds are lovers of comfortable conditions and carefully select their living space: wide railings, window sills, empty boxes, balconies, in short, a convenient space for a family nest.

If you do not want their number to increase at times tomorrow, then start taking action today. And forget about your kindness, do not feed the birds, otherwise you will lose peace for a long time.

How to get rid of pigeons on the balcony

Recently, pigeons - almost poultry. They are so accustomed to the environment of people that they are not only not afraid of them, but also have the audacity to equip their homes on other people's balconies. But since these birds do not differ in cleanliness, people do not show hospitality and begin to act decisively.

Ways to scare away birds:

1. Outlets sell special sound repellers that are so unpleasant to birds.
2. Strip the foil into strips and fix on the balcony. The rustling will scare pigeons for a while.
3. Compact discs hung with solid tape will also create a noise effect that will not please birds.
4. You can scare pigeons by sending a stream of water from a hose at them, which the birds really do not like. After several procedures, they will disappear.
5. At toy stores, buy a slink toy. Tie it, stretching, to the balcony handrail. Thus, uncomfortable conditions for landing will be created.
6. By adding a little bit of hot pepper or other spices to the pigeon feed, you will ruin their menu and drive them off your balcony.
7. You can open the balcony door to turn on loud music, the sounds of which scare the birds.

If the balcony is not glazed, then you can stretch the net so that the birds could not fly in. You can’t leave water and food on the balcony, since these are smart birds, they will leave completely when they realize that they are not welcome. And free the area from furniture and objects that allow you to arrange a nest. Track where uninvited guests spend more time and arrange these places with plaques with nailed nails. This will make the pigeons change shelter.

In the case when you did not follow, and yet a nest with eggs appeared, take drastic measures, even cruel ones. Instead of eggs, put similar objects imitating them. Such a deception will go unnoticed until the moment when the chicks do not appear on time. After that, the pigeons will change their place of residence.

If you grease the places where pigeons spend time with petroleum jelly, then the slippery surface will not allow them to land.

Do not show pity for the birds, they will not disappear and will easily settle in a new place. And your apartment, in particular, a balcony, will change from their presence not for the better.

How to get rid of pigeons on the windowsill

It is nice to look at a cooing pair of pigeons only when she sits on someone else's windowsill. And to clean a bunch of feathers and droppings after them is sometimes even annoying. Therefore, try to discourage birds from the moment they appear in your territory. The ultrasonic repeller that you have on your balcony can be successfully attached to the windowsill. Making unpleasant sounds, such a device will frighten other feathered guests. The experience of the victims of the pigeon invasion offers several more options for adaptation.

1. Cut a strip of food foil on one side, making a fringe. Glue the other edge to the window sill. Fluttering in the wind, the foil will make rustling sounds and even shine. An alternative is New Year's tinsel.This method will scare pigeons for a while.
2. You can try the simpler method. Pull a line along the windowsill in several rows at a height of about 5-10 cm, which will not allow the birds to sit down.
3. If the sills mounted on the windowsill are made of galvanized iron, try covering them with silver. Bright shine guards the winged guests until they realize that this is just a tricky maneuver.
4. Hang empty cans from under drinks along the window-sill or next to it. Their touch with each other makes an unpleasant, frightening sound. There is a chance that your pigeons will fly around the window sill. You can build this design on the balcony or on the balcony visor. The unpleasant moment is that the residents themselves will have to listen to such music, especially when the window is open. But the choice is yours.
5. Like a balcony device, music discs are hung over a window opening, with a shiny surface facing out.

The personal experience of some victims faced with a pigeon problem offers a method of struggle that requires time and patience. Lay a loop made of rope or strong thread on the windowsill, sprinkle it with millet and wait. When the feathered bird sits to bite, you must quickly pull the end of the thread. Release the pigeon caught in the trap, it is better through another window so that representatives of his family do not understand what has happened. These birds are very smart and, realizing that insult has been inflicted, they are capable of revenge - to settle permanently on the windowsill, balcony or roof of your house.

How to get rid of pigeons on the roof or attic

If on the balcony and windowsill you see only the consequences of pigeons staying, then their walks on the roof will excite any person with strong nerves. This is not to mention the fact that roofing is disfigured by their droppings not only in aesthetic terms, but also the structure of the material is damaged. Twisted nests under the roof interfere with normal ventilation of the under-roof space, which shortens the life of the roof. Especially when part of the roofing cake serves as the building material for the nest. Often, pigeons fit chimneys for housing, and this entails serious troubles with the onset of cold weather. Therefore, the upper structure of the house requires protection.

First you should pay attention to open areas, such as skates, cornices, valleys, ventilation outlets. Close the dormer windows with louvred grilles, blocking the path to the attic, equip the air ducts with a grid.

There are studded tapes made of plastic or steel. Moreover, a variety of models allows you to choose such a device for the type of roof. By placing them on the roof, ledges of the building, ebbs, drains, you will create the first barrier that prevents the landing of pigeons.

A special protective agent is an air element that blocks the entrance to the roof and at the same time provides ventilation. It will provide long-term protection, and its installation is quite simple.

Ultrasonic devices are another means of control, which is effective because, by scaring away birds, it does not harm humans and pets, and is practically not perceived by ear. The radius of their action can be adjusted. Depending on the version, they can work on batteries and autonomously. The use of ultrasonic devices will reliably protect the attic, roof, their use is also possible for balconies and window sills.

A good, albeit time-consuming method is a protective net. The material from which it is made does not matter. It can be made of metal or plastic, the cells are both small and large. Stretched over the coating at a distance of 15 cm from the surface and attached to the posts. The sagging pigeon parking area is difficult to overcome.

As additional accessories, make a weather vane on the roof with a noise effect or attach fringe foil decorations that are terrifying with glitter and rustle.

The problem of fighting pigeons when there are children in the house is exacerbated. This factor, according to psychologists, is very important. It is not recommended to fight birds using a slingshot, a stick, pouring poison or using even more radical methods. From the contemplation of such events, the children's psyche suffers more than housing from the harm done by pigeons.

All of the above methods involve the fight against pigeons, but not their destruction. Therefore, one should be patient in order to permanently expel these birds from their home.