In Phoenix, pigeons can become a significant nuisance when they establish regular roosting or nesting sites around a home. The problems usually start with visible mess and noise, but long-term roosting can lead to property damage, clogged drainage, secondary pests, and potential exposure to pathogens.
Common Problems from Pigeons
- Constant noise from cooing, wing flapping, and flock activity, particularly around established roosts.
- Nesting debris accumulating on roofs, ledges, under solar panels and in other protected areas.
- Feathers and nesting material blowing around the property.
- Outdoor spaces becoming unusable because furniture, patios and walkways are repeatedly contaminated.
- Pigeons repeatedly returning to the same locations once they establish a dependable roost.
- Slip hazards where droppings accumulate on walkways, stairs, pool decks, and other hard surfaces.
- Foul odors from accumulated feces and nesting material.
Pigeons in Phoenix, AZ
Pigeons can be a problem year-round in Arizona. They breed year-round and can produce multiple broods. Pigeons create the most problems from spring to summer. Homes provide shade, water, and protected spaces to nest. Once pigeons discover a dependable roosting location, they will return to it repeatedly.
This homeowner noticed pigeons perching on her roof more regularly. She called us when the birds started eating and destroying her garden.
How We Protect Homes in Arizona from Pigeons
The most effective means of controlling pigeons is prevention. By removing why a pigeon is on your property, it will fly off to find a better location. Pigeons seek areas with enough food and water and will become territorial over the spaces. Removing seeds, securing trash cans, and picking up fruit and vegetables in the garden will help keep pigeons away.
Blocking access to perching and roosting sites means pigeons will fly elsewhere.
Visual Deterrents for Pigeon Control
We installed these visual deterrents around a house. Pigeons interpret the reflection and shadows as birds of prey. We strategically placed for appropriate coverage around the house.
Watch Bird Deterrent in Action
Bird Netting to Block Access
Bird netting blocks access to roosting sites. During the summer, areas under a porch provide shade that pigeons flock to. Bird netting, when installed properly, is practically unnoticeable. We used heavy-duty UV-stabilized polyethylene netting suspended with a high-tension steel perimeter cable and turnbuckle system.