prophet01 80 Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotandsticky 5768 Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 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. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salerno 7736 Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 Some people's experience: 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 13807 Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophet01 80 Posted December 27, 2022 Author Share Posted December 27, 2022 (edited) @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. Edited December 27, 2022 by prophet01 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roo860 24102 Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 We have nets that are on curtain tracks, close with Velcro, excellent made of washable plastic. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KannikaP 11599 Posted December 27, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 27, 2022 Laser pen in their eyes every hour or so really pi55es them off. My 2 year old knows how to do it now. 3 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnydrops 1513 Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 Not sure if you can get here in Thailand Nixalite Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digbeth 1998 Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 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, Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskerDo2 2737 Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jak2002003 8058 Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 Netting. Also make sure there is no food for them to eat to attract them. No need to be cruel to them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophet01 80 Posted December 27, 2022 Author Share Posted December 27, 2022 50 minutes ago, jak2002003 said: No need to be cruel to them. Absolutely agree. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophet01 80 Posted December 28, 2022 Author Share Posted December 28, 2022 (edited) 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. Edited December 28, 2022 by prophet01 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post prophet01 80 Posted December 29, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 29, 2022 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. 7 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard 27744 Posted December 29, 2022 Share Posted December 29, 2022 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackshadow 1007 Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 look lazada many types of plastic birds can be bought.....e g hawks..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophet01 80 Posted December 30, 2022 Author Share Posted December 30, 2022 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. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jak2002003 8058 Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 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.... 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post prophet01 80 Posted January 3 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 3 (edited) 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. Edited January 3 by prophet01 1 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Encid 1032 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 @MJCM you could try something like this for your solar panels 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM 7533 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 1 hour ago, Encid said: @MJCM you could try something like this for your solar panels 55555555555 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 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy one 3311 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 A python or two will clear up your problem, might even keep the wife away 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM 7533 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 2 minutes ago, Grumpy one said: A python or two will clear up your problem, might even keep the wife away Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 13807 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 36 minutes ago, MJCM said: 55555555555 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%. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Encid 1032 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IvorBiggun2 3536 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Rat glue Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IvorBiggun2 3536 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Plan B Quote 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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