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Each run of post and wire should be anchored at each end to spread the load of the tensioned wires. For masonry this is done with a screw pin and wall plug. For plas Pigeon proofing with a thin wire over the perch, which prevents the bird from landing is probably the simplest method. The wire should be low enough that the bird cannot stand under it, but also high enough to prevent the bird from straddling it (Johnson 2002). If a variety of bird This is often seen as being the most conventional of all window types but with UPVC becoming so popular and often using centrally-hinged or top/bottom-hinged windows that open in and out the side-hinged window is becoming rarer. Whether you have a single side-hinged window or a double, installation is the same. Assuming that the gap between the base of the window (when open) and the sill is greater than 3” then the provision of wires spanning the sill from one side to another, as described for sash windows, will be the most effective DIY pigeon deterrent option. If, however, the clearance between the base of the window when open and the sill is less than 3” then another option will need to be considered. Pigeons that use these areas for roosting do so only because they are protected from the elements under the overhang of the roof of the dormer window and therefore by protecting this localized area pigeons will no longer have protection when roosting and will disperse. Pigeons will rarely if ever perch on the exposed tiles of a roof where they are vulnerable to extreme weather conditions as well as predation. Most bird tables are fashioned from the same basic design of a flat base with a lip all the way around it to stop the food rolling off and a roof above to protect the food when it rains. This type of bird table is relatively easy and cheap to protect using the following method.
on Dormer Window It is these areas directly beneath the overhang/guttering of the dormer that are the most favoured roosting areas for pigeons. The slope can be constructed from any material but the smoother and more frictionless it is the more effective it will be. A piece of UPVC is ideal as it is light, easy to install and even if provided at a relatively passive angle a pigeon will be unable to perch upon it. Many dormer windows are constructed from UPVC and therefore this material will blend in. UPVC off-cuts can be sourced, normally free of charge, from a company that manufactures UPVC windows. If a material such as plywood is used it will be necessary to provide it at a steeper angle to ensure that the slope is steep enough so that pigeons cannot perch upon it. It won’t deter from the look of the building and is a humane way to keep pigeons and other pest birds from leaving their feces all over the face of your property and causing other problems at the same time. A special ‘nail point’ vertical post would normally be used in woodwork. The ‘nail point’ post is a standard vertical post with a pointedSpacing between the final row and the wall (or the rear edge of surface to be protected) – no more than 26mm Post and wire can also be attached to rails, gutters and steel beams using specially designed posts which can be clamped to the desired object. Make sure you choose the right gauge for pigeons so that they aren’t able to land. 6. Pigeon Slides The principle of this installation is the same as a commercially available product called a post and wire system. Thin steel wires (or fishing line) are installed approximately 3” above the windowsill, spanning the windowsill from side to side and fixed to the side wall of the window recess. When a pigeon attempts to land on the windowsill its feet will touch the wire, the wire will then move making the pigeon feel unsafe and the bird will abort the landing. This is a very simple but effective control option.
Bird wire acts as an effective solution for preventing birds like seagulls, crows, and pigeons from landing and causing a nuisance. You will tend to find bird wire being used on the edge of rooftops, window sills, parapets, beams, pipes, balustrades, and they are frequently used to protect historic buildings and stately homes. This kit includes the following items and is sufficient to install a double run of wire on a surface of up to 180-metres: Because pigeons are often preyed on by large birds, such as falcons, hawks, and owls, they are naturally wary of them and will stay away from them.Costly installation requiring professionals. Moves the problem to neighboring structures or facilities Pigeons aren’t the most light-footed of creatures, and you’ll typically notice this at about 4:30am. A family of birds living on your roof is not a silent affair – think scuffling, scratching, cooing, flapping. It’s a grotesque avian symphony playing on repeat. The window frames themselves on this type of building will often be arched and made from either stone or possibly iron. Stone frames can offer optimum roosting opportunities for pigeons on the cross members (or transoms) and it is these areas that are most commonly used by pigeons for the purpose of overnight roosting. The cross members are normally quite wide and can accommodate a number of pigeons when roosting overnight. In a vast majority of cases the cross members upon which pigeons will roost are found close to the top of arched windows and therefore it may only be necessary to protect the upper reaches of the window rather than the whole of the frame. There is a simple and 100% effective DIY pigeon deterrent method of protecting these areas with galvanized (square section) wire mesh. Materials and tools required:
If you do not wish to stop feeding altogether, but need to stop pigeons exploiting the food that you do provide, then you will need to feed exclusively on a bird table or via hanging bird feeders as both facilities can be protected from pigeons. The principle of this DIY method of protecting your bird table or hanging bird feeder is to physically prevent pigeons getting near the food whilst at the same time continuing to allow small birds to access the food. If you normally just throw bird food on the ground in your garden then you must stop doing this and start to use a bird table or hanging bird feeder exclusively.
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system is based on tension the foundation for the post must be solid. Post and wire pigeon wire systems are commonly installed on windowsills, ledges, Again, like all other exclusion techniques, ultimately a slide will simply move the bird to another convenient location in your structure. If that is all you need, physical exclusion could be the answer to your pigeon problems. If you need more than what is described here, you may need to consider abatement strategies (such as pigeon birth control) to reduce the bird numbers to an acceptable level. Learn more about pigeon control alternatives: Although anti-roosting spikes are considered to be the industry standard method of protecting windowsills, many specialist contractors will recommend a post and wire system. These systems are not only expensive but are also prone to failure as a result of wires breaking or due to poor installation. In many cases, where the wires are installed at the incorrect height, pigeons will perch and even nest beneath, behind or beside the wires – this is common. Many modern properties will be fitted with windows that open inward/outward and which are constructed from either UPVC, alloy or wood. Assuming that the gap between the base of the window (when open) and the sill is greater than 3” then the provision of wires spanning the sill from one side to another, as described for sash windows, will be the most effective DIY option (link to ‘sash windows’). If, however, the clearance between the base of the window when open and the sill is less than 3” then another option will need to be considered.
Eco's Bird Wire is one of the most discrete and widely used anti-perching systems available in the UK. It is effective to prevent both feral pigeons and gulls from perching on the ledges and parapets of buildings. it is almost certain that the two vertical posts either side will collapse inwards. Even an adult pigeon can have this effect. Once one section of the system the price of individual fixtures and fittings. The following installation kits are available from a leading UK supplier of pest control products: If they aren’t landing there, they aren’t pooping on the building, leaving you with a big clean up job. The more realistic the decoys, the better they work.Although many of the DIY devices for excluding pigeons, as with conventional products, can be used in the same way on any type of property, there are instances when you may need to provide a different DIY solution dependent on your property type. To an extent, the location of your building is also an issue, but less so than property type. Period properties, in the Victorian/Edwardian styles, can offer extensive perching and roosting opportunities for pigeons due, in the main, to their architectural features. Decorative features on the exterior of period properties as well as multiple roof lines, degradable soffits (made from timber) and wide windowsills all offer the pigeon optimum perching or roosting opportunities. Modern properties tend to have fewer external features that are attractive to pigeons and therefore problems tend to be less common. An electronic pest chaser is easy to install – simply plug it in and place it where you want it. In no time at all, you’ll have deterred many pests from bothering you. 4. Bird Repellent Gel This device is ideal for controlling the pigeon population in your area but is also effective for keeping other pests at bay, including other birds, mice, and raccoons. Where a dog-leg section of pipe is concerned the same method can be used to stop perching/roosting, but be aware that the only section of pipe that needs to be protected is the sloping section, not the vertical section.
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