Pigeons may be pretty birds, but they can be a real nuisance even on the balcony. So here are 7 tips on how to keep pigeons away from the balcony.
There are some animals that no one would want in their garden and that can become a real nuisance. These include moles, slugs and voles. In some residential areas, however, the now very trusting pigeons are becoming more and more of a nuisance and are even up to mischief on planted balconies and terraces. Much to the chagrin of the hobby gardeners working there, of course. However, these 7 tips will tell you how you can quickly get rid of such a plague of pigeons.
7 tips to repel pigeons
Tip 1 - stretch bird nets:
For example, you can stretch bird nets over your balcony. However, these also significantly restrict the view.
Tip 2 - Hang up CDs:
You can also thread CDs onto a fishing line and hang them up as a kind of mobile so that the birds are chased off the balcony through the mirrored surfaces. To make the whole thing look a little nicer, you can decorate the CD's on the labeling area.
Tip 3 - hang up the bell:
Install bells, because their sound is often disliked by pigeons. Various, smaller wind chimes are also suitable for this.
Tip 4 - Remove leftover food/do not feed pigeons:
Basically, you should avoid feeding birds of any kind and also don't hang up birdhouses on the balcony. You should also make sure that there are no leftovers on the outdoor seating areas that could attract the pigeons.
Tip 5 - Set up plastic owls/plastic ravens:
Kill two birds with one stone with this tip: drape plastic owls or plastic ravens (available from Amazon) on the balcony railing. These not only keep pigeons away, you can also use the quite handsome models as decoration.
Tip 6 - Integrate defensive spikes on balcony ledges:
In stores, e.g. at Amazon, there are also so-called defense spikes that are integrated on balcony projections. Conventional ones are also suitable for thisnails. Just let the tips stand up. In the meantime, specialist retailers also offer nail borders made of plastic under the designation Pigeon Stop, which can easily be attached to balcony railings and deter pigeons before they even approach.
Tip 7 - set up acoustic defense systems:
Of course you can also set up acoustic defense systems. The problem with this is that the pigeons get used to the sound over time. Because of this, you'll need to change the defensive tones from time to time.
By the way:
Pigeon droppings on the balcony or terrace can quickly mutate into a major problem because it not only attacks countless materials, but also poses a he alth risk to us humans - especially children. Pigeon droppings should therefore be removed as soon as possible.