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Are there any methods for driving the pigeons away? I quit feeding the desirable birds in hopes that the pigeons would move on. It seems that their nu...
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Neighborhood pigeons #866633
Asked May 01, 2024, 2:34 PM EDT
Are there any methods for driving the pigeons away? I quit feeding the desirable birds in hopes that the pigeons would move on. It seems that their numbers are smaller but I'd like them all to be gone. I miss the Cardinals and Blue Jays and all the birds. I may resort to trying to attract hummingbirds but they are not my first choice. I am also working on a pollinator garden.
Campbell County Kentucky
Expert Response
Pigeons can be difficult to run off. They tend to be homing birds, meaning they will return each and every year. We have been successful in using a bird repellent at our office to help--it smells similar to grape--but it may repel your desired birds as well. For more information, call your local at:
3500 Alexandria Pike
Highland Heights, KY 41076
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