Common in cities and suburban communities, pigeons roost on window ledges, rooftops, and bridges, which are perfect substitutes for the natural cliff ledges the birds typically use as nesting sites and shelter. Even if you like birds and animals, you probably aren’t keen on a family of pigeons wreaking havoc around your home, apartment building or business. Pigeons are in-discriminant feeders and eat any available food source, from grains and seeds to human waste and handouts. Pigeon droppings are actually pretty unhealthy. It will make you shutter when you consider the multitude of pathogens and diseases that may be present in pigeon poop.
Pigeons can also carry mites and lice. Yuck. (Hey, at least they can’t carry fleas.) Pigeon problems are obvious – including the constant droppings left behind, and loud cooing sounds that never rest that can disturb your sleep early in the morning. Fortunately, there are a variety of options for removing pigeons that are easy and humane.