Birds look calming when you see them soaring high in the sky. However, it gets disturbing when they invade your living space! While most birds and pigeons are not parasitic or dangerous for you, they can create a lot of nuisance and harm your belongings in some or the other way.
Many of us are unaware that these stray birds and pigeons can even cause health hazards by carrying diseases. In addition, some birds, mainly pigeons, have highly acidic feces that can stain and corrode any surface, such as cars, lighting fixtures, and other valuable structures.
Here are some top ways by which you can keep birds and pigeons away from your home spaces.
Bird spikes
The problem starts when these pesky birds and pigeons land on surfaces like your overhangs (eaves), terraces, outdoor AC unit, etc. Thus, the best way to keep them away is to make these surfaces impossible to land on. Thanks to this straightforward yet effective tool called ‘bird control spikes’ or simply bird spikes.
The bird control spikes are a set of narrow strips of spikes that can be attached to eaves, roofs, window sills, and anywhere else where birds land or flock together. You can even spot the practical use of these spikes on CCTV cameras and platform fixtures in Delhi metro stations.
Flashy decor
Bling it on! As much as you might like shiny objects and decor items, birds equally hate it. Shiny and reflective objects make great mechanical deterrents for birds and pigeons. As the sunlight reflects these objects, it deters their vision and prevents them from coming near your house.
Apart from reflective decor objects, you can use easy DIY items such as old CDs, aluminum cans, tin foil, small mirrors, or even metallic wrapping paper. Hang one or more of these objects in your balcony or window sills to let them work like magic!
Auditory deterrents
Do you know that birds can hear in the 1-4 kHz range? Since we humans can’t hear it, expert pest control companies like Pest Cure have properly used this difference. They have created sound deterrent devices that emit distress calls and predator growls, which confuse birds and scare them away from the area. Many of these ultrasonic repellents run constantly, but some are motion-activated by birds or other critters coming in the nearby area. You should position them on the border of your property, with any motion sensor facing outwards, or you can even hang them from a tree or fence.
Repellent formulas
Sometimes, birds and pigeons can be stubborn enough and realize that ultrasonic sounds do not harm. If this is the case, you can try using bird repellent chemicals easily available at bird control centers like Pest Cure. These repellant formulas are in the form of gels or sprays that you can easily deploy on surfaces in your balconies, windows, eaves, window AC units, etc.
Also, if you think this way is just not humane, be relaxed as most of these formulas are non-toxic for birds. Instead of poisoning or harming them, the gels or sprays simply make the surfaces tacky, uncomfortable, and uninviting for them.
Predator decoys
Birds might be a problem in your outdoor patios and terraces, but you can surely scare them by introducing their biggest fear. All you need to do is purchase one or several predator decoys from your local supermarket. Decoys are nothing but artificial structures of animals like snakes, owls, hawks, etc., which can scare these birds in no time. Since they are scared of these hunter species, they fly overhead and won’t dare land near them. Additionally, professionals like Pest Cure recommend moving your decoys around often. Otherwise, the birds get used to them and eventually realize they aren’t real.
Birds and pigeons are pretty invasive and count as pests. That’s why these simple and cost-effective methods can help you get rid of them. However, there are instances when these methods might not work due to incorrect installation or use. Don’t worry; you can always rely on professional bird control services in Gurgaon like Pest Cure. Their bird and pest control team is well-trained in handling birds and pigeons throughout Delhi NCR and provides affordable pigeon net installation in Gurgaon.
Looking for a permanent solution for bird and pigeon problems? Contact Pest Cure today!
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