9 tips to keep pigeons away from your balconies and windows this summer

Jun 7, 2025 Aakanksha Sharma

Pigeons in the balcony

Pigeons are often called ‘flying monsters’ by some people because, while they may seem harmless, when they start sitting on your balcony or windows, they can create a mess. And if you are going through something similar, here are 9 tips that will help. canva

Bird spikes

No one wishes to harm a bird, and these spikes surely won’t. Get some plastic spikes from a nearby store or buy it online, and stick them where you usually see pigeons. These spikes just poke them a little, making them fly away. canva

Aluminium foil trick

If the pigeons have made your AC vents or balcony railings home, try to keep some aluminium foil over that surface. As the sunlight shines on it, they create flashes that keep pigeons away. canva

Wind chimes around the balcony

If the balcony is where the pigeons bother you most, hang a wind chime around. Many people have observed that pigeons fly away when they hear loud noises, and when the wind makes the wind chimes clash and make sounds, the pigeons will feel bothered. canva

Keep the area clean

Often, pigeons tend to sit where they find traces of other pigeons. So keep the area squeaky clean, clean off the feathers, droppings, or food, and hush them away. canva

Install a net

A rather easy thing to do when pigeons bother you from the windows or balcony is to install a mesh or a net in that area. The pigeons won’t be able to enter your space or dirty it, and half the problem will be solved. canva

Spray repellent for pigeons

Another easy way out is to spray a mixture of water with a few drops of peppermint oil, chili powder, or vinegar around the balcony or on window sills. The strong smell will keep pigeons and insects away too. canva

Don’t feed them

Usually, pigeons start raiding your home when you feed them or leave food out that they can easily access. If they are starting to become a menace in the balcony, keep them away by not giving them breadcrumbs. canva

Slopes on a flat surface

Pigeons do not have a very strong grip and will slip from slopes. So on the windowsills or the balcony shed, keep something that has a slope to prevent them from sitting near your home. canva

Don’t give them a nesting spot

If you don’t control the pigeon population, they will start nesting in your balconies or somewhere else. So block any small crevices, holes, or shaded corners where pigeons might nest using wire mesh or boards. canva

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