Pigeon Control Tips: Protect Your Rooftop and Property

Rooftop access is a luxury—until pigeons move in. Droppings damage surfaces, create health hazards, and ruin enjoyment. While professional pigeon control is most effective, these DIY methods can help deter roosting and nesting.

5 DIY Deterrent Strategies

1. Bird Spikes: Install on ledges, signs, and rails where pigeons loaf. They prevent landing without harming birds. Avoid areas accessible to children.
2. Taut Wire/String: Run weatherproof wire between posts across loafing zones. Birds can't land on unstable surfaces.
3. Wire Mesh Exclusion: Cover vents, eaves, and small openings with galvanized hardware cloth to block nesting.
4. Eliminate Food Sources: Secure trash, clean up spills, remove pet food. No food = no pigeons.
5. Netting for Nesting Sites: For established colonies, full decontamination followed by heavy-duty netting is required to exclude them permanently.

When to Call a Professional

If DIY fails or the infestation is large, a licensed bird control specialist offers guaranteed results, proper cleanup, and long-term exclusion—often cheaper than repeated failed attempts.