From bees andĀ butterflies with mesmerising patterns on their wings, to tiny birds fluttering about in trees and bushes.
But sometimes, there are also unwelcome visitors, such as pigeons.
Although they tend to mostly mind their own business, they can cause havoc in our gardens by damaging plants and home-grown fruit and vegetable patches.
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Not to mention, pigeonsĀ are often deemedĀ “rats of the sky” due to the diseases and germs they carry.
Some people might have noticed they can also scare off other smaller birds which donāt visit your garden as often (their loud flapping wings arenāt the most welcome noise).
With this in mind, if you want to discourage pigeons from coming into your gardenĀ without causing them any harm, the RPSCA has got you covered.
How to get rid of pigeons in the gardenĀ
The animal welfare experts have suggested the āmost humaneā way to prevent pigeons from visiting is to reduce their access to food, āas this is often why they will be attracted to a certain placeā.
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Yet for those who want to continue to feed other birds, it can be difficult to figure out a way whilst also trying to limit feeding pigeons.
In this case, the RSPCA recommends:
Stop putting food out for birds for a while
Dispose of edible litter carefully – secure your bins so the birds canāt access it
Move feeders away from perches or use feeders with slippery tops so larger birds are unable to perch as easily
Use feeders with narrow feeding holes ideal for smaller birds
Use smaller seed mixes, pigeons tend to prefer larger grains
If you want to find more information about how to stop other bad habits from pigeons including nesting in your gutters, visit the RSPCA website.