{"id":7586,"date":"2025-05-08T07:00:22","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T07:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/blog?p=7586"},"modified":"2025-05-15T09:21:53","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T09:21:53","slug":"how-to-scare-pigeons-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prokill.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-scare-pigeons-away\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Scare Pigeons Away"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you don\u2019t want pigeons nesting around your property, there are a number of ways you can scare them off when it looks like they might be getting comfortable.<\/p>\n

Spray With Water<\/b><\/h2>\n

A great way to scare pigeons away without causing them any harm is to spray them with the garden hose. It\u2019s highly unlikely they\u2019ll appreciate getting drenched so you can guarantee they won\u2019t hang around for long. <\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to do this when the birds first arrive so they know this isn\u2019t a comfortable place to set up home. If you wait until they\u2019ve set up a roost, not even a good soaking will get them to budge. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Install Scare-Pigeons \u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

These lightweight kites are usually sold in the form of hawk silhouettes and when placed where pigeons usually roost, they\u2019re a great scare tactic. A good tip is to move the decoy on a regular basis because pigeons will get used to its presence and won\u2019t be scared of it anymore – especially because it doesn\u2019t make a noise. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Use Reflective Surfaces <\/b><\/h2>\n

When the sun hits a reflective object, it creates a prism effect which interferes with pigeons\u2019 eyesight. If your roof, balcony or windowsills are covered with anything from reflective tape to foil balloons, it\u2019s highly unlikely they will settle. Another great way to deter pigeons from settling around your property is to hang old CDs from nearby trees or along awnings. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Install Sloped Sheathing <\/b><\/h2>\n

To keep pigeons off ledges and other flat surfaces, cover them with a sloping piece of sheet metal. If they physically can\u2019t settle somewhere then they won\u2019t. <\/span><\/p>\n

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When To Call A Pest Controller<\/b><\/h2>\n

The best way to deal with a pigeon problem is to call a pest controller. They will know exactly how to get rid of them and importantly, how to keep them away for good. <\/span><\/p>\n

Pest control companies are well training on what systems to install to provide the best solution to your problem. From installing a netting system to anti-pigeon spikes, or wire systems on window ledges and leading edges.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What Won\u2019t Work <\/b><\/h2>\n

There are many myths surrounding pigeons and how to scare them away but unfortunately, most of them are a waste of time because they simply don\u2019t work. <\/span><\/p>\n