Do Pigeon Repellents Work?

Pigeons are regarded by many as an urban blight and certainly, these particular birds can cause both nuisance and mess, particularly since they appear to thrive in and around human habitation. The problems created by pigeons are often made worse by well-meaning individuals who take the time to feed them – unfortunately this only encourages the pigeons, and their mess, to return time and time again. Pigeons not only cause large amounts of unsightly mess but their droppings may well pose a health hazard, the droppings also contain uric acid, which can damage buildings and vehicles. Anyone who is concerned about an infestation of pigeons may well wonder ‘do pigeon repellents work?' – The answer to this question is, inevitably, it depends on which repellent you choose.

The most effective approach to dealing with pigeons is to prevent them roosting. These birds like to roost on flat areas and in large groups – one of the reasons they produce so much waste and mess is due to sheer numbers. The installation of bird netting around the favored roosting area of the pigeons will deter them from roosting and drive them away from your property. Another type of repellent involves placing spikes at short intervals along the roosting area – this also discourages the birds from roosting.



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