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Pigeons

Pigeons come back to the same ledge, roof or balcony every day because it gives them food, shelter or a safe nest site. Remove the reason and block the spot, and they move on. Start with the core guide, then pick the one that matches your problem.

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How to Get Rid of Pigeons: Humane Methods That Actually Work

Pigeons roost on ledges, roofs, and balconies and leave a mess. Cut off the food and block the landing spots with spikes or netting, and they move on.

How to Keep Pigeons Off Your Balcony (What Actually Works)

Pigeons won't leave your balcony on their own. Here's how to stop them landing on railings, block nesting, and keep pigeons off balcony furniture for good.

Pigeon Nests: Identification, Timing, and What to Do

Learn how to identify a pigeon nest, check what stage it's in, protect the young safely, and close the site once it's truly empty.

More pigeon and dove guides

Pigeon Trap: Legal, Humane Limits and When to Call a Pro A pigeon trap needs frequent monitoring and humane care. Learn why relocation rarely works, what local rules may require, and when a bird-control professional is the safer choice.
Mourning Doves: Identification, Diet, Nesting, and Laws Identify Mourning Doves by their tan body, black wing spots, pointed tail, soft coo, and whistling flight. Learn what they eat and where they nest.
Solar Panel Bird Guard: Stop Pigeons Nesting Under Panels A solar panel bird guard is mesh that seals the gap under your panels. Here is how to pick one, install it, and keep pigeons from nesting.
How to Get Rid of Doves and Mourning Doves: Humane Methods Cut off their food source first. That is why doves keep coming back. Spikes, netting, or reflective tape finishes the job. 7 proven humane methods.

Header photo: Feral pigeon by Satdeep Gill, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.