Pigeon deterrent

[prophet01]

Need to install measures to prevent pigeons perching and crapping on our property.

Anyone have experince of using netting or spikes. Perhaps suggest other methods also where to purchase in Phuket.

 

[hotandsticky]

Netting is the only effective solution that I have found.

 

 

My 2 plastic owls do seem to keep them off my balcony....................a neighbour uses a plastic green snake.

[Salerno]

Some people's experience:

 

[lopburi3]

Spikes work very well for window overhangs and where they can be installed - but they will move to roof or other areas if food is available.  And more than a few will actually feed them - making matters worse.  Perhaps like wondering cats and dogs - something we learn to live with.

[prophet01]

@hotandstickyYou reds

Having done a bit more googling I've come to the same conclusion.

I'll initially try netting across that front rafter, that's their primary perching location, and see what happens.

 

 

[roo860]

We have nets that are on curtain tracks, close with Velcro, excellent made of washable plastic.

[KannikaP]

Laser pen in their eyes every hour or so really pi55es them off.

My 2 year old knows how to do it now.

[bunnydrops]

Not sure if you can get here in Thailand Nixalite

[digbeth]

Repellent gel comes in caulk like bottle, 

 

I've also had success with cat shaped figure to hawk shape figure you get form 60 baht store, 

[HuskerDo2]

There's a new product that you might not have heard of. It's called a gun. It's guaranteed that any pigeon hit by one of the bullets from the gun will never <deleted> on your property again. Doesn't have to be a big gun. A BB gun is very effective.

[jak2002003]

Netting.  Also make sure there is no food for them to eat to attract them. 

 

No need to be cruel to them.  

 

 

[prophet01]

50 minutes ago, jak2002003 said:

No need to be cruel to them.  

Absolutely agree.

[prophet01]

Thought I'd try a DIY pigeon spike deterrent.

Bt39 for a square metre of mesh and Bt19 for some long cable ties.

Installed onto their favourite rafter and not a splash of crappo to be seen on the previously cleaned floor below as yet.

 

The real test will be during the day tomorrow.

 

[prophet01]

Well, my DIY deterrent appears to be working a treat.

 

On two separate occasions I watched as a pigeon landed on their favourite rafter. The first touched down and immediately aborted.

The second landed and stumbled twice, catching it's feet in the slightly raised mesh as it attempted to walk a couple of steps, then sodded off. Result.

[scorecard]

On 12/27/2022 at 1:25 PM, prophet01 said:

@hotandstickyYou reds

Having done a bit more googling I've come to the same conclusion.

I'll initially try netting across that front rafter, that's their primary perching location, and see what happens.

 

 

But note that the netting can over several years get very brittle and break very easily. Perhaps this is not a problem unless the nettin is installed on a condo balcony to keep pidgeons off the balcont, but the condo owner is believing that the netting stopping little kids from falling off the balcony. 

Could be that kids try to climb the netting but it's old/brittle and falls apart very quickly and kids fall down. 

[blackshadow]

look lazada many types of plastic birds can be bought.....e g hawks.....

[prophet01]

15 hours ago, prophet01 said:

Well, my DIY deterrent appears to be working a treat.

 

On two separate occasions I watched as a pigeon landed on their favourite rafter. The first touched down and immediately aborted.

The second landed and stumbled twice, catching it's feet in the slightly raised mesh as it attempted to walk a couple of steps, then sodded off. Result.

Watched this morning as another flying rat landed on the mesh. It stood there for a minute presumably sussing out the mesh and spikes, realised it couldn't perch so also sodded off.

 

Most satisfying to watch.

[jak2002003]

9 minutes ago, prophet01 said:

Watched this morning as another flying rat landed on the mesh. It stood there for a minute presumably sussing out the mesh and spikes, realised it couldn't perch so also sodded off.

 

Most satisfying to watch.

Better quality entertainment than Thai TV for certain....

[prophet01]

Some of those flying rats are so persisitent and learned how to perch on my DIY pigeon deterrent Version 1.

 

So here's my upgrade, Version 2, now instlled on all three rafters. More robust and more spiky with asolutely nowhere to stand or sit without being spiked.

 

 

[Encid]

@MJCM you could try something like this for your solar panels 

[MJCM]

1 hour ago, Encid said:

@MJCM you could try something like this for your solar panels 

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Good idea, but what about shade as you know shade and solar panels don't mix

 

I used the ones you posted in the other thread, but birds just made their nests in between the spikes. IMHO v2 (above) needs more spikes (not an expert because I just throw stones at them

[Grumpy one]

A python or two will clear up your problem, might even keep the wife away 

[MJCM]

2 minutes ago, Grumpy one said:

A python or two will clear up your problem, might even keep the wife away 

 

[lopburi3]

36 minutes ago, MJCM said:

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Good idea, but what about shade as you know shade and solar panels don't mix

 

I used the ones you posted in the other thread, but birds just made their nests in between the spikes. IMHO v2 (above) needs more spikes (not an expert because I just throw stones at them

Did not see but indeed rows should overlap so no space between spikes - costs more but works 100%.

[Encid]

1 hour ago, MJCM said:

I used the ones you posted in the other thread, but birds just made their nests in between the spikes. IMHO v2 (above) needs more spikes

As lop said... add more spikes so it's impossible for the birds to land.

 

A few green plastic snakes here and there would also discourage avian visitors, and the spikes would protect them from larger flying predators.

[IvorBiggun2]

Rat glue 

[IvorBiggun2]

Plan B

 

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Similar to other animals, pigeons dislike strong spices. These include chili powder, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and black pepper. Liberally sprinkling these spices on popular perching spots around your home can help to deter these visitors.