How to Keep Pigeons From Overhead Cables

Nuisance birds have become increasingly common due to lack of predators and their ability to breed year round. Pigeons, starlings and gulls are the most common types of pest bird. Pigeons landing on overhead cables can be an electrical hazard and can damage the cables. With some simple tools, you can keep pigeons from landing on and potentially damaging your overhead cables.

Things You'll Need

  • Reflective tape
  • Bird spikes
  • Bird netting
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place reflective tape or foil on the overhead cables. The shiny look of the tape will repel the birds. Some types of tape have optical illusions that appear to be the eyes of a predator to the birds. This is the most inexpensive solution.

    • 2

      Apply bird spikes to the overhead cables. The spikes are made of stainless steel or polycarbonate material. The spikes do not harm the birds, but deter them from landing on the cables.

    • 3

      Apply bird netting around the cables. Bird netting is also used for crops and produce, but can be effective for overhead cables as well. The slippery texture and strong material keeps birds from landing on cables and structures overhead.