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How to Get Rid of Pigeon? Risks, Prevention Tips & What to Know

Learn effective ways to get rid of pigeons, understand the risks they pose, and discover prevention tips to keep your property safe and bird-free.

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Pigeon

Reviewed by Daniel Brady

CEO at AnchorPest Services

Updated July, 25

How to Identify Pigeon

Learn to identify pigeons by their plump bodies, short necks, small heads, and iridescent feathers on the neck and chest.

📏 Overall Size & Shape

⚠️ Possible pigeon activity detected

🎨 Covering & Coloration

Grey body, iridescent neck, black bars

🦵 Appendages

⚠️ Nesting evidence—pigeons nearby

👁️ Head & Sensory Organs

⚠️ Gutters blocked by pigeons

🦷 Mouthparts & Feeding

⚠️ Lice or mites—pigeon risk

🔎 Distinctive Marks or Tools

⚠️ Odor suggests pigeon presence

Key Distinguishing Features

  • Burrows: Do not burrow; nest on building ledges, window sills, and other flat surfaces
  • Behaviour: Highly social, often found in large flocks, and show strong homing instincts
  • Habitat: Prefer urban environments, especially rooftops, bridges, and public squares
  • Diet: Primarily granivorous, feeding on seeds and grains, but also eat food scraps and garbage

Quick Size Comparison

About the size of a guinea pig but with a sleeker, more compact body

Are You Seeing These Warning Signs?

If you notice ANY of these signs, you likely have an active Pigeon infestation. Time is critical - contact us immediately.

URGENT

⚠️ Possible pigeon activity detected

Strange scratching sounds at night

Immediate professional assessment required

URGENT

⚠️ Dropping buildup—pigeons present

Accumulation of droppings on ledges and flat surfaces

Immediate professional assessment required

URGENT

⚠️ Nesting evidence—pigeons nearby

Nesting materials such as twigs and feathers found around the property

Immediate professional assessment required

URGENT

⚠️ Gutters blocked by pigeons

Blocked gutters or drains caused by pigeon debris

Immediate professional assessment required

URGENT

⚠️ Lice or mites—pigeon risk

Presence of lice or mites in areas frequented by pigeons

Immediate professional assessment required

URGENT

⚠️ Odor suggests pigeon presence

Strong, unpleasant odor in areas where pigeons roost

Immediate professional assessment required

Spotted Any of These Signs?

Don't risk your family's health. Our certified technicians can be at your property within 24 hours.

Serious Health Risks to Your Family

Pests can seriously harm you and your loved ones. Don't gamble with your family's health.

Salmonella Poisoning

Dehydration, septicemia

Onset: Within 6 to 72 hours

Histoplasmosis

Meningitis, respiratory failure

Onset: 3–17 days

Cryptococcosis

Meningitis, respiratory failure

Onset: Weeks to months

Psittacosis

Pneumonia, respiratory failure

Onset: 5 to 14 days

Allergic reactions (such as hypersensitivity pneumonitis)

Respiratory failure, chronic lung fibrosis

Onset: Within 24 hours

E. coli infection

Hemolytic uremic syndrome, kidney failure

Onset: Within 1 to 10 days

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Why DIY Methods Always Fail

Save yourself time, money, and frustration. Here's why store-bought solutions don't work:

Bird Spikes

Problem: Pigeons adapt by nesting between or around the spikes
Result: Ineffective long-term deterrent

Reflective Tape

Problem: Pigeons quickly become accustomed to the tape and ignore it
Result: Ineffective for long-term pigeon control

Netting

Problem: Pigeons can find gaps or weak spots in the netting
Result: Only partially effective and often bypassed

Homemade Chili Pepper Spray

Problem: Pigeons quickly become desensitized to the smell and taste
Result: Ineffective for long-term control

Stop Wasting Time and Money

The average homeowner spends $200+ on failed DIY attempts before calling professionals. Meanwhile, the infestation grows worse.

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Our certified technicians eliminate pest infestations completely and permanently.
Here's what you get:

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Immediate Assessment

Trained experts identify entry points and nesting areas

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Safe Treatment

Pet and family-friendly methods used

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Complete Elimination

Targets entire colony, not just visible insects or rodents

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Prevention Plan

Long-term exclusion strategies

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Health Protection

Proper cleanup and sanitization

Guarantee

Service warranty and follow-up visits

Our 3-Step Elimination Process

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1. Immediate Inspection

Complete property assessment within 24 hours

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2. Targeted Elimination

Safe, effective treatment of entire colony

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3. Prevention Plan

Long-term exclusion and monitoring

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