IF you don't want pigeons to enter your garden uninvited, then fear not, we’ve got just the thing for you.
may look harmless while they wander around your , but they can be a real nuisance.
It’s important to keep out of your as not only do they damage plants, but their droppings can carry diseases which can contaminate soil.
Not only this, but while pigeons don’t generally attack people, as well as spreading diseases, they can also carry more than 50 types of , many of which are incredibly harmful.
Having said that, getting rid of pigeons once they have settled on your is tricky as wild are protected in Britain and you cannot disturb their nests.
However, it turns out it is easy to prevent them from being attracted to your in the first place.
experts from FantasticPestControl have suggested a that will deter the ‘bully breed’ from your outside space – and for good.
According to the experts, a simple essential which you may already have in a kitchen drawer, will do just the trick.
And if your cupboards are looking empty and , don’t worry, as this handy hack will cost you just 79p thanks to a from .
According to the pros, you will need to use string to keep pigeons away.
The experts claimed that tying a piece of string across roosting areas can keep pigeons away from .
The experts explained: “Strings tied one inch above the nesting areas will make landing uncomfortable for pigeons.”
But if you haven’t got any string in your home, you’ll have to run down to as quickly as you can, where you’ll find a double pack of 30m string for less than 80p.
As well as spreading airborne diseases, pigeons also produce a large number of feathers that scatter nesting material across properties.
These feathers may clog gutters, eaves and air vents, causing water build-up.
Your only chance for bird peace is to keep these intruders away altogether
Experts at FantasticPestControl
According to the experts, installing an anti-roosting spike strip may also deter pigeons from landing in your .
They added: “Choose strategic spots such as window sills and ledges to deter pigeons from landing.”
As well as this, the pest experts advised that guarding will also protect gardens from the “bully bird”.
They acknowledged: “When it comes to sharing, pigeons are known as the type that doesn’t.
“As soon as you stock your bird feeders, the ‘bully bird' will arrive promptly, scaring off the smaller and stealing as much as they can fit in their beaks.
“Your only chance for bird peace is to keep these intruders away altogether.”;
