How to Identify and Get Rid

How to Identify and Get Rid

How to Identify and Get Rid

Pigeons:
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Knowledge That Protects Your Space

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Pigeons are a common sight in towns and cities across the UK, often considered a pest due to their nesting habits and droppings. Understanding how to deter pigeons is essential for maintaining a clean and pleasant environment. Here are some effective ways to discourage pigeons from nesting and roosting around your property.

Pigeon Identification

  • Size: 30–35 cm in length, wingspan 60–70 cm

  • Wings: Broad, rounded wings with strong flight capability

  • Colour: Typically grey with iridescent black, green, and purple feathers

  • Diet: Grains, seeds, scraps, and food waste

  • Shape: Plump body with small head, rounded tail

Pigeon Habits

  • Behaviour: Congregate in flocks, nesting on buildings, rooftops, and ledges

  • Notable traits: Produce large amounts of droppings, considered a public health risk due to bacteria and parasites

  • Reproduction: Breed all year, laying eggs in sheltered roof spaces or balconies

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Pigeon Behaviour

Pigeons prefer to nest in sheltered spots, such as ledges, eaves, and other elevated areas. They can often be found around bird feeders, where they can easily access food. To prevent pigeons from returning, it’s important to remove any food sources that may attract them, such as leftover birdseed. Learn more: Wikipedia, Britannica

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Don’t Let Your Harvest Go to Waste

Pigeons prefer to nest in sheltered spots, such as ledges, eaves, and other elevated areas. They can often be found around bird feeders, where they can easily access food. To prevent pigeons from returning, it’s important to remove any food sources that may attract them, such as leftover birdseed. Learn more: Wikipedia, Britannica

Professional pest control technician in uniform with treatment equipment and spray tank preparing for property inspection

Pigeon Behaviour

Pigeons prefer to nest in sheltered spots, such as ledges, eaves, and other elevated areas. They can often be found around bird feeders, where they can easily access food. To prevent pigeons from returning, it’s important to remove any food sources that may attract them, such as leftover birdseed. Learn more: Wikipedia, Britannica

Why Pigeons Need Control?

Uncontrolled pigeon populations create serious problems for property owners. Their droppings corrode building surfaces, damage rooftops, and spread harmful disease. Nesting in roof voids or balconies leads to blockages and infestations of mites. Feral pigeons thrive in cities, and feeding pigeons only worsens the issue, encouraging them to congregate in large numbers. Fast, effective pigeon control is necessary to protect public health, maintain building safety, and avoid costly structural damage. Humane deterrents such as bird netting, pigeon spikes, and bird gels prevent pigeons from returning. EcoCare PestControl Management offers tailored, eco-conscious solutions to keep your property free from this persistent problem.

How to Get Rid of Pigeons?

Getting rid of pigeons requires a combination of professional pigeon control, effective deterrents, and long-term prevention strategies. DIY products such as shiny objects, reflective devices, or a motion-activated sprinkler can scare away pigeons temporarily, but they rarely solve the problem if nesting on buildings has already started. Humane deterrence measures such as bird netting, anti-bird spikes, bird gels, and pigeon repellent gel are designed to keep pigeons from landing or roosting on ledges, rooftops, and balconies.

EcoCare PestControl Management provides expert pigeon removal services across London and Surrey. Our BPCA-certified specialists create a custom treatment plan based on the extent of the pigeon problem and the property type. We target the pigeon lifecycle by carrying out safe pigeon nest removal, proofing entry points, and using eco-friendly pigeon repellents. Our technicians use advanced devices such as ultrasound machines and decoy raptors to discourage pigeons from returning. We also offer ongoing monitoring to detect new activity and prevent reinfestation. Call EcoCare today for fast, effective pigeon removal and tailored proofing solutions that keep your property safe.

Effective Ways to Deter Pigeons

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  • Pigeon Proofing: Installing bird netting or spikes can help keep pigeons away from nesting spots. These deterrents prevent them from landing and making their nests.

  • Scaring Pigeons Away: Using visual deterrents, such as reflective objects or decoys of birds of prey, can effectively scare pigeons away.

  • Pigeon Repellents: There are various pigeon repellent products available that can help keep these pest birds at bay. Look for humane options that won’t harm the birds.

  • Professional Pest Control: If you face an infestation of pigeons, consider hiring an experienced pest control technician who can humanely remove pigeons and recommend further deterrent methods.

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What are the signs of pigeons?

Pigeons are highly visible birds, and spotting them on your roof or balconies is usually the first sign. They often congregate in groups and can be identified by their constant cooing, distinctive pigeon behaviour, and messy droppings. Loose feathers, nesting materials such as twigs or rubbish, and repeated roosting in the same area are also strong indicators. Their presence can create a public health risk, as pigeon droppings carry bacteria and parasites harmful to people. You may also notice damaged surfaces or blocked gutters where nesting on buildings has occurred. If you see pigeons in the garden or roosting on rooftops regularly, it’s time to act. Professional pigeon removal and pigeon deterrents such as anti-roosting spikes or bird gels are reliable methods to rid your property of this persistent problem.

What are the signs of pigeons?

Pigeons are highly visible birds, and spotting them on your roof or balconies is usually the first sign. They often congregate in groups and can be identified by their constant cooing, distinctive pigeon behaviour, and messy droppings. Loose feathers, nesting materials such as twigs or rubbish, and repeated roosting in the same area are also strong indicators. Their presence can create a public health risk, as pigeon droppings carry bacteria and parasites harmful to people. You may also notice damaged surfaces or blocked gutters where nesting on buildings has occurred. If you see pigeons in the garden or roosting on rooftops regularly, it’s time to act. Professional pigeon removal and pigeon deterrents such as anti-roosting spikes or bird gels are reliable methods to rid your property of this persistent problem.

What are the signs of pigeons?

Pigeons are highly visible birds, and spotting them on your roof or balconies is usually the first sign. They often congregate in groups and can be identified by their constant cooing, distinctive pigeon behaviour, and messy droppings. Loose feathers, nesting materials such as twigs or rubbish, and repeated roosting in the same area are also strong indicators. Their presence can create a public health risk, as pigeon droppings carry bacteria and parasites harmful to people. You may also notice damaged surfaces or blocked gutters where nesting on buildings has occurred. If you see pigeons in the garden or roosting on rooftops regularly, it’s time to act. Professional pigeon removal and pigeon deterrents such as anti-roosting spikes or bird gels are reliable methods to rid your property of this persistent problem.

How do you get pigeons?

How do you get pigeons?

How do you get pigeons?

What are the signs of a pigeon infestation?

What are the signs of a pigeon infestation?

What are the signs of a pigeon infestation?

How can I scare away pigeons without harming them?

How can I scare away pigeons without harming them?

How can I scare away pigeons without harming them?

Where do pigeons usually build their nest?

Where do pigeons usually build their nest?

Where do pigeons usually build their nest?

How do I stop pigeons from returning to my property?

How do I stop pigeons from returning to my property?

How do I stop pigeons from returning to my property?

How can I keep pigeons out of your garden effectively?

How can I keep pigeons out of your garden effectively?

How can I keep pigeons out of your garden effectively?

What does pigeon proofing involve?

What does pigeon proofing involve?

What does pigeon proofing involve?

Is there a safe pigeon repellent I can use?

Is there a safe pigeon repellent I can use?

Is there a safe pigeon repellent I can use?

Why is professional bird control the best option for pigeons?

Why is professional bird control the best option for pigeons?

Why is professional bird control the best option for pigeons?

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