What Is the Best Material to Exclude a Pigeon?
Some materials are available on the market to deal with troubling birds. But not all of them will work for you. The equipment used to get rid of pigeons will depend on the type of your problem, your location, housing, and the number of birds. But whatever method you use, one thing is for certain. Dealing with animals is no easy task, and you will have to be patient!
By continuously applying the same method, you will gradually see a reduction in the birds in your area. Now let's look at the best materials in the market to exclude pigeons.
Bird shock systems: wires are spread around the area, such as roofs which are connected to a low voltage power supply. When the pigeon sits on the wire, it will get an electric shock. The shock will be very slight- just enough to scare it away, and not cause any serious damage. You must be careful with this though. If the voltage is increased too much, it could injure or even kill the birds. The good thing about this method is that it requires little maintenance and keeps the pigeons away!
Bird spikes: Bird spikes are made of stainless steel, and the make it impossible for a pigeon to land on any surface. The can be installed on roofs, ledges, parapets, walls, in fact, any landing area for birds. A good thing about this system is that requires no maintenance. Once you have installed it, you can relax worry-free in your bird free home!
Nylon bird netting/ wire mesh: Netting can be used to exclude pigeons from entering homes, coming near a building or sitting on a structure. You can either use a synthetic nylon bird netting or a stainless steel wire mesh. Stainless steel is a better option when aesthetics are not important. Nylon netting is a little difficult to install and will require some expertise. A suspension system and a steel retaining wire will need to be installed. Wire netting is relatively simple and is much longer lasting. I.e., you can install it and then forget about it.
Find out the cause of your pigeons: start noticing when you have more birds around your house. If they appear in the morning, it is likely that they are using your roof as a food vantage point. If they come in the evening, then they are using your roof to nest.
Calling a wildlife removal company: If you have an unusually large pigeon population in your area, and you are unable to bring them under control, consider calling a wildlife removal company, to help you. They will assess your situation and go to the root of the problem. They might even go yo relocating the birds in your area and leaving out pills, to stop the female pigeons from laying more eggs.
Also read our other bird tip:
Do Pigeon Repellents Work?