How to Keep Pigeons From Nesting Around My House

Pigeons can sometimes cause problems by building their nests close to homes. They make their nests by collecting small twigs and grass. They typically construct their nests on ledges or beams on buildings. The male gathers the grass and the twigs and the female constructs the nest. When pigeons make their nests around houses they leave bird droppings, causing the surrounding area to become unsanitary. Keeping pigeons from nesting around your house may require various strategies.

Instructions

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      Install tensile wires around the areas where pigeons usually like to build their nests. Some of the most common areas are along the eaves, window sills and ledges of your house. This will prevent them from gaining access to these areas, which will stop them from nesting around your house.

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      Use high-tech electronic systems to scare pigeons away. These ultrasonic bird repellent devices produce a high-pitch sound that is not audible to humans. The device offers a variety of different combinations of sound pattern, settings and frequency.

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      Use plastic or metal spikes to keep pigeons from nesting around your house. The spikes make landing difficult for the pigeons, which eventually will deter them from the area. When installing the spikes, leave an extra 1/2 inch overhanging on the outer edge of a ledge to keep the pigeons from entering underneath the spikes.