| In recent times, Pigeons are described as "Flying | | | | 1. Using bait trap: |
| Rats". The problem of their over population is the | | | | To attract the pigeons towards the nest, you need |
| ample number of nooks and crannies available to | | | | to bait the pigeon cage with grains. You need to |
| them. These serve as their natural home unit. The | | | | place a small amount of grain outside the trap. |
| question that needs urgent attention is How to | | | | Majority of bait should be kept inside the pigeon trap. |
| Choose the Right Method of Pigeon Control? | | | | It is a commonly used pigeon control method. |
| The most effective method of pigeon control should | | | | 2. Bird netting or stainless steel wire mesh: |
| be chosen based on the size of the area that | | | | You can put up fencing to prevent pigeons from |
| witnesses pigeon encroachment. | | | | encroaching. Bird netting may cost you a lot, but it |
| For larger areas, you can adopt following pigeon | | | | will also provide you with good results. |
| control tips: | | | | 3. Bird Strips: |
| 1. Eliminate standing water: | | | | Also called as porcupine strips or bird spikes, they are |
| Pigeons, like all other pests, require standing water | | | | made of sharp barbs and are designed to keep the |
| bodies to drink water. In absence of a water body, | | | | birds away from their roosting sites. |
| the probability of pigeons making a home reduces | | | | 4. Bird alarms |
| largely. | | | | Although many people use bird alarms, their |
| 2. Do not feed the birds: | | | | effectiveness is questionable. |
| Feeding the pigeons aggravates the problem of | | | | Some chemical methods of pigeon control are also |
| pigeon control. Therefore, it is recommended to | | | | available in the market. These methods include the |
| avoid this practice. | | | | following: |
| 3. Maintain a hygienic environment: | | | | 1. Pigeon poison: |
| Pigeons are scavengers by nature. Therefore, | | | | When the chemical poison is mixed with the regular |
| reduction in the amount of food scraps will prevent | | | | feed and dispensed to the pigeons, it evokes a |
| them from invading your area. | | | | response of fear, thereby causing disruption of the |
| 4. Nest removal: | | | | colony and upsetting nesting behavior among pigeons. |
| Oiling of birds' eggs, nest removal and trapping birds | | | | 2. Pigeon Repellent: |
| are very effective pigeon control methods that | | | | Chemicals called Pigeon repellents are effective for |
| prevent birds from hatching the eggs. | | | | pest control in a small area. |
| Following are some of the most commonly used | | | | Based on your need, choose the right method of |
| pigeon barriers for guarding smaller areas: | | | | Repellent to get rid of pigeon nuisances. |