Best Pigeon Repellents
9 minutes to read | Updated for 2018
Last update on 2018-08-17 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
While it may be nice to sit on a park bench and throw bread crumbs to the pigeons, it becomes a different story when they are destroying your backyard oasis. When you think of pigeons as a pleasant bird think about the statues and benches that they leave a huge mess on.
This same issue takes place in your yard and your home. Pigeons are a nuisance, and they tend to travel in large quantities so once they decide they want to take over an area-it is not hard for them to become a real problem quickly.
Pigeons are also pretty dirty themselves, so its best to get rid of them if they are taking over your property. In this article, we’re reviewing some of the best methods for repelling pigeons quickly and effectively.
What’s In This Guide
Best Gel Deterrent
Bird B Gone Bird Gel
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This bird gel deterrent is excellent for keeping harmful pigeons away. Each tube is capable of treating a ten by three square foot area and can remain effective for as long as six months outdoors.
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The main purpose of the bird gel is for areas that you want to keep free of bird droppings consistently. This is ideal for memorials and other similar areas that you do not want to get dirty in any way.
This is a last resort effort for severe pigeon infestations. The birds get stuck to the gel and cannot get away, so you want to use this when you have no other options. It works very well and serves its purpose.
Product Features
- Treats a ten by three-foot area
- Works up to 200 degrees
- Each tube is 10.2 ounces
- Can be used outdoors
- Effective for getting rid of pigeons
Pros
- Keeps birds away from desired areas
- Lasts a long time once applied
- Can be used outdoors without washing away
- Birds get stuck to the gel
- Excellent reputation
- Keeps birds from roosting on ledges
Cons
- Can kill birds if they get stuck to it too long
- Messy and sticky
Best Ultrasonic
Bird-X Yard Gard Electronic Animal Repeller
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This ultrasonic device is great for keeping pigeons and other pesky birds away. The purpose of this is to stake it into the ground around the area you want to keep free from birds. Once you do this, the device protects up to 4000 square feet.
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This is a completely safe and humane method of keeping birds away. It does not harm any animals it just keeps them away from areas you do not want them going. This works for deer, rabbits, skunks, pigs, foxes, squirrels, and more.
There is a slight hum to this ultrasonic device whereas many others are completely silent. It works very well, but you can hear the humming so it could get on your nerves if it’s too close to where you are spending your time.
Product Features
- Treats up to 4000 square feet
- Ultrasonic wave technology
- Keeps a variety of yard pests away including pigeons
Pros
- Effective at keeping pigeons and other pests away
- Works immediately
- Simple and fast to set up
- Works for a variety of yard pests
- Treats up to 4000 square feet of area
Cons
- Too loud, humans can hear the humming too
Best Bird Spikes
Bird-X Stainless Steel Bird Spikes
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These bird spikes are intended to keep birds from roosting on ledges and having their droppings land on valuables below. This product works very well at doing just that. The spikes keep pigeons from hanging around on ledges or fences and defecating on the area below. It works great on areas like memorials and public pool type areas as well.
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Because these spikes get made of stainless steel, they do not rust over time and do not require any maintenance. The spikes also come with a ten-year warranty.
Installing these spikes is easy because they are flexible and can be bent and twisted to fit any surface. They are compatible in a bunch of different situations from rooftops to gates and fences.
Product Features
- Covers ten feet of area
- Made of stainless steel
- 100% effective
- Ten-year warranty
Pros
- Simple and quick to set up
- Works great in a variety of situations
- Effective at keeping pigeons from roosting
- Requires very little maintenance
- Will not rust over time
- Does not harm the birds
Cons
- Sometimes birds build nests inside the spikes although it is not likely.
Best Scare Rods
Bird Blinder Repellent Twisting Scare Rods
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These rods are an incredibly simple way to keep birds out of your yard. The rods reflect the sunlight as they spin around and swing in the wind and that bright reflection scares birds away.
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The scare rods are so simple to set up. You hang them from tree branches or porches and once they spin around the reflection scares away the birds consistently without any attention or maintenance required. Each package comes with five scare rods, and each is twelve inches long.
The only possible downside to these is that they require optimal conditions to work effectively. If you do not have any sun or wind, they will not be as effective.
Product Features
- Comes with five rods
- Each rod is twelve inches long
- Spins in the breeze and reflects sunlight
Pros
- Simple to set up
- Easy to use
- Requires no maintenance
- Effective at keeping pigeons away in optimal conditions
- Can be set up anywhere
Cons
- Requires perfect conditions to work
Best Scare Tape
De-Bird Bird Repellent Scare Tape
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This tape serves a purpose similar to the scare rods. The tape has a reflective diamond pattern on it that when it gets hung from tree branches or porches, it reflects the sunlight and scares the birds away. This tape also has a crackling noise that it makes when the wind blows. The combination of sound and sight keeps pigeons and other pesky birds off of your property.
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One of the great things about this product is how simple it is to set up and get started. It is as simple as unrolling some pieces of tape and hanging it up around your property. The only downfall is it requires optimal conditions again. If you do not have enough sunlight or wind, the tape won’t be as effective at keeping the birds away.
Product Features
- 125 feet per roll
- Hang up around your property
- Reflects sunlight to scare birds
- Prevents birds from roosting
Pros
- Effective at keeping birds away in optimal conditions
- Simple to set up
- Starts working immediately
- Requires no attention
- Each pack comes with a lot of product
Cons
- Tape fades over time and becomes less effective
- Not that nice to look at
Best Holographic Device
Homescape Creations Owl Bird Repellent
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This scare owl is very effective at keeping pigeons and other pesky birds away from your property. It is so effective because it combines everything you get with other products into one. With the reflective scare owl, you get the sun’s reflecting light which scares birds away. On top of that, it also comes with little bells and scares rods on it, so the sound adds more repellent to your yard.
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The owl repeller is completely safe to put on your property, and it does not harm to birds in any way it just scares them and makes them want to stay away. If you are not completely satisfied or the scare owl does not work the company offers a 100% money back guarantee as well.
Product Features
- Comes with one owl, scare rods, and bells
- Effective at keeping birds away
- Can be placed anywhere on your property
Pros
- Effective at keeping pigeons away
- Combines all the best methods of repelling birds into one
- Does not harm the birds
- All natural method
- 100% money back guarantee
Cons
- Reflecting surface fades over time, and the owl becomes less effective
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read moreWhy Are Pigeons Harmful?
Pigeons may seem like they would not be that much of an issue at home but that is not the truth. In small quantities pigeons are harmless but they tend to travel and live in large flocks and when they are together their droppings can do quite a bit of damage to a home, garden, or landscape.
Pigeon droppings are highly acidic, so if it’s not cleaned up immediately, it will stain any surface and begin to even eat away at whatever it has landed on. Pigeon droppings also attract rodents like mice and rats.
If you have power lines above your driveway or anything valuable to you the pigeon droppings can eat through the paint on your car as well. If you are currently dealing with a pigeon problem or ever have in the past, you know what we are talking about.
In addition to the droppings, pigeons build reasonably large nests which are known to clog gutters and downspouts which can result in a leaky roof or pooling water.
Not only can pigeons do a lot of damage to your home and your valuables but the damage they do to your landscaping and gardens is devastating. They do not eat the vegetables or flowers in your garden, but they travel in large groups and tend to occupy any space they travel in. If you have a pigeon issue in your yard chances are they will trample through your garden in no time.
How To Choose A Pigeon Repelling Method
So you have decided the pigeons are a problem and you are ready to get rid of them for good. Deciding on the best method for your situation is not always easy, but we are here to help you make that decision. Each job is different are requires a different strategy, so let’s make that decision together.
Bird Gel
Bird gel is a tricky method because it often requires harming the bird to be successful. Once the birds learn where they gel is they tend to stay away, but it takes that first sacrifice for them to get the picture. We suggest only using this in extreme situations. Bird gel works best on ledges where birds land and defecate on something precious below.
We recommend using this on ridges around memorials or sacred areas such as burial grounds. The birds will land in the gel and not be able to get away. Following that, they most likely will not come back.
Ultrasonic Repeller
These are great if you find one that is effective enough to keep the pigeons away. We have seen a lot of success with this method because they often have a large radius, so they keep pigeons out of large gardens and outdoor spaces without requiring much attention. This is great for large spaces.
Bird Spikes
Spikes are intended for ledges where you do not want birds roosting. These work great around rooftops or window sills when there are valuables below. The spikes do not harm the bird, so that makes this a somewhat more attractive method compared to the bird gel.
Scare Rods
Reflective scare rods are an incredibly simple method and can be used in a variety of situations. The only downside is they require sunlight and wind. We suggest placing these in very open areas that get a lot of sunlight. These are popular with farmers who are trying to keep birds away from very large open areas.
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