The Impact of Pigeons on Your Property

While they may be fun to watch, pigeons can have a big impact on your property and even cause significant damage. Pigeons are active throughout the year, and they can reproduce several times each year, meaning a small population can quickly become a large one. An extended pigeon population can affect commercial and residential properties in a negative way. Check out some of these impacts of pigeons.

1. Clogged Gutters

Pigeons need a safe place to build their nests, and they often gather materials like leaves, twigs, trash, and even debris from around your home. Your gutters provide an attractive spot for them to nest, offering protection and a sturdy foundation. However, while the gutters may seem like a convenient place for pigeons, the materials they use to build their nests — along with the nests themselves — can quickly accumulate and cause blockages. This can lead to clogged gutters, which in turn may result in water damage to your home, roof, and foundation if not addressed.

2. Corrosive Droppings

Pigeon droppings are highly acidic. Over time, their corrosive droppings can damage metal, stone, and wood, meaning you'll need to make repairs around your property. These droppings can also cause discoloration on walkways, driveways, and more. 

3. Clogged Chimneys

Just like gutters, pigeons often choose chimneys as a nesting spot, as it provides them with shelter from the weather and protection from predators. However, this can pose a serious risk to your home. If you attempt to use your chimney without first removing the nest, it can lead to dangerous consequences, such as a house fire or smoke damage.

4. Health and Safety Concerns 

Pigeons carry a host of diseases that can pass to you, your family, and your pets through their droppings. Another way that droppings can create problems, especially with a large population of pigeons, is slick walkways, where you or someone else can slip and fall. 

Let Critter Guard Protect Your Property From Pigeons

At Critter Guard, our team has created BirdBloc, a solution that can help to deter pigeons (and other birds) from calling your property home. To learn more about BirdBloc, contact us today!