{"id":14982,"date":"2021-03-05T11:21:44","date_gmt":"2021-03-05T11:21:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/blog\/?p=14982"},"modified":"2021-03-05T11:22:38","modified_gmt":"2021-03-05T11:22:38","slug":"where-do-pigeons-live","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/blog\/where-do-pigeons-live\/","title":{"rendered":"Where do pigeons live?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pigeons are classified as a pest for very good reason. Between carrying diseases, attracting other pests and damaging buildings, they\u2019re hugely problematic.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a very good idea to keep an eye out for the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/birds\/pigeons\/\"> signs of a problem with pigeons<\/a>. Naturally, seeing these birds loitering around your property is one of the most obvious, but where do pigeons live?<\/p>\n<p>Pigeons can often be found nesting in holes, building crevices and sheltered ledges. They usually perch up high because they\u2019re safer from predators and human contact.<\/p>\n<p>Other popular hiding places you may find pigeons nesting include:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0Small spaces of tall buildings and flat roofs<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Balconies<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Chimneys<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Solar panels<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Anywhere there\u2019s a safe and regular source of food<\/p>\n<p>There are ways to safely remove nuisance birds and prevent them returning from all types of buildings, garages, warehouses and historical buildings and monuments, our team of technicians have comprehensive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/birds\/bird-control\/\">bird proofing solutions<\/a> which they can discuss with you.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/birds\/pigeons\/\">pigeon infestations<\/a> are dealt with immediately because they can cause significant damage which leads to expensive clean-up costs. If you would like help eradicating or preventing a pigeon infestation, get in touch with Prokill via our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/contact-us\/\">online contact form<\/a> or on 0800 328 9354 and speak to a member of the team today.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pigeons are classified as a pest for very good reason. Between carrying diseases, attracting other pests and damaging buildings, they\u2019re hugely problematic. It\u2019s a very good idea to keep an eye out for the signs of a problem with pigeons. 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