How do you get rid of pigeons but not birds?

How to keep pigeons away from my house

1. Install anti-roosting spike strips. Choose strategical spots such as window sills and ledges to deter pigeons from landing.
2. Tie a string across roosting areas.
3. Install sloping covers to window sills and ledges.
4. Don’t feed them.
5. Get rid of other food sources.

How do I stop pigeons on my bird table?

How to keep pigeons away from bird feeders?

1. Bird Feeder Cage. A bird feeder cage surrounds a feeder with a cage like structure containing holes which only allow smaller birds to access the food.
2. Dropped Seed.
3. Feed Pigeons Separately.
4. Choose Food Pigeons Don’t Enjoy.
5. Bird Feeders.

Is there a pigeon repellent?

Pigeon Repellents We Reviewed: Bird-X 54-1 Proof Bird Repellent Gel. Bird-X Yard Gard Electronic Animal Repeller. Bird-X Stainless Steel Bird Spikes. Bird Blinder Repellent Twisting Scare Rods.

How do you make pigeon repellent?

There are several versions of bird repellent sprays you can make at home but the most popular is a concoction of chili peppers, water, and vinegar. To make this spray, crush dried red or green chili peppers into a mixture of water and vinegar.

How do I keep pigeons out of my garden UK?

How to Deter Birds From the Garden

1. Make a scarecrow or use decoy hawks and owls. Also, fake snakes could scare some of the birds.
2. Use old CDs as shiny reflective objects to scare the birds.
3. Buy or make bird nettings from cord or wire to protect your crops.
4. Plants to distract them.

Will aluminum foil keep birds away?

Birds don’t like the feel of the foil under their beaks and will stay away. You can also hang strips of aluminum foil (or shiny party streamers) from the trees or other high points around your home and garden. The sun reflects off the shiny surface and bothers their eyes, deterring them from coming near.

Do moth balls repel pigeons?

One of the most common that people like to use is mothballs. The fact is that pigeons hate the smell. Mothballs don’t pose any kind of danger to anyone, including the pigeons, they simply don’t like the smell.

Can I shoot pigeons in my back garden UK?

Let’s start with doves and pigeons: You can shoot woodpigeons and feral pigeons all over the UK. You can’t shoot stock doves, collared doves or turtle doves. Woodpigeons make good eating but you can’t shoot one to eat it. And if someone questions you, you have to show that you were preventing serious damage to crops.

Can you poison pigeons?

Poisoning Pigeons If you are looking to kill pigeons humanely and effectively then poison may be a suitable option for you. Poison works by giving the poison to the pigeons in certain target areas, such as a problem nesting or roof space. Once a pigeon problem stops or reduces you can remove the remaining poison.