Pigeon keeps coming to the veranda, how to fight it effectively
Sep 18, 2025
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In urban apartments and villas, pigeons often have problems because they are easily accessible. If you stay for a while, it's not too inconvenient, but the story changes when you start building a nest and using it as a habitat. Therefore, it is necessary to steadily manage pigeons in parallel so that they do not come anymore. From now on, let's summarize practical ways to combat pigeons that can be practiced at home.
1. Using reflectors that pigeons don't like
Pigeons are instinctively wary of movement reflected by light. If you hang shiny objects such as old CDs, foil balloons, or reflective tapes on handrails or window frames, the sunlight reflects and gives unpleasant visual stimulation. These reflectors are the most used methods because they are simple to install and can have immediate effects. If you change your position periodically, it is more effective because the pigeon cannot adapt.
2. Installing Spike bumps
It is impossible to physically land if a spike-type wire or plastic protrusion is installed where a pigeon sits. It is readily available on the market under the name 'Spike for the Prevention of Pigeons', and long-term effects can be seen when attached to handrails or air conditioning outdoor units. It is convenient to manage because it has a continuous eradication effect without being noticeable in appearance.
3. How to get rid of it with smell
Pigeons do not have a keen sense of smell, but they refuse to smell strong irritation. If you dilute vinegar, red pepper water, and mint spray and spray it on the floor or window frame of the veranda, you will be reluctant to access it. However, this method can also be unpleasant to humans, so it is recommended to use it during a well-ventilated time. Its advantage is that it can be tried without burden by using natural ingredients.
4. Installing Model Birds
Pigeons' natural enemies, such as hawks, owl-shaped dolls, and balloons with large eyes, can pose a visual threat if placed on the veranda. Although it is effective at first, it is important to change its position periodically as pigeons get used to it and can be ignored over time. When combined with other methods, the repellent effect lasts longer.
5. Blocking the Pigeon Access Path
The surest way is to eliminate the space itself for pigeons to sit or nest. Replacing the veranda screen with a sturdy material or wrapping it around the outdoor unit with a dense net to block pigeons from entering is a long-term solution. When the place to build the nest disappears, it does not come naturally.
Pigeons have a strong habit, so they don't disappear just by eradicating them once. Methods such as reflector, protrusion, odor, model, and blocking network should be applied together and managed steadily. It can be cumbersome in the beginning, but habitually keeping you in place is the strongest strategy in the long run.
If you want to recover your comfortable veranda from unpleasant waste and noise, you'd better try it now. Depending on the situation, it is also worth considering using DIY products or getting help from experts. Most importantly, it is to steadily manage it to create an environment so that pigeons can never stay again. Small efforts and habits come together to be the surest way to protect a pleasant residential space.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
