How to Get Rid of Pigeons in New Jersey

There are lots of pigeons in New Jersey and sometimes people want them gone. Pigeons can be more than just an annoyance or an eyesore. They also carry diseases. So there are many valid reasons to wish to see a decrease in the pigeon population. While pigeons are resourceful animals, there are methods to remove the birds that have had some success.

Things You'll Need

• Traps
• Fencing
• Bird strips
• Bird alarms

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Instructions

Detracting Pigeons

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  Fencing can help keep pigeons from bothering your home or business

  There are several ways to either deter pigeons from coming near your home or apartment. Bird alarms make noises designed to confuse and disorient birds, including pigeons, and cause them to flee. Some alarms have specific calls designed to detract pigeons. The alarms cost as high as several hundred dollars, however, so you may want to consider using other methods, such as bird poles. The poles are large metal spikes that keep pigeons from roosting in a certain area. Another option is applying metal or mesh fencing on areas you wish to keep the pigeons from.

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  Bird traps are another option. Traps feature either trapdoors or funnels allowing the bird to get in but not out. Traps are not very expensive, some are less than $50, and can be an effective way to capture pigeons. Check with local authorities to determine where you can relocate the pigeons.

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  Combating pigeons can be a considerable expense, although some cheaper methods are available.

  A final and more extreme option is extermination. Certain poisons can be mixed with bird feed to kill pigeons. You must check with local authorities to see what, if any, extermination methods are allowed in your town. There are also professional bird removal services in New Jersey you can contact.