Large clusters of pigeons can cause serious harm not only to architecture, some vegetable crops and the cleanliness of the backyard, but also to the person himself.
Pigeon droppings and feathers can cause an allergic disease, and on the paws of pigeons that sit on balconies, outdoor tables and children's swings, such dangerous diseases as scabies, dysentery, diphtheria and many others can be tolerated.
Domestic pigeons are less susceptible to the attack of viruses or fleas, but urban birds are recognized carriers of infections. How to protect your yard from the invasion of these birds, what pigeon scarers are and how to make protection against the “bird of the world” correctly - more in the article.
Do-it-yourself pigeon repeller
If you are tired of constantly cleaning the territory of the yard from bird droppings, if cabbage, peppers and tomatoes are torn by a bird's beak, and it's difficult to breathe from fluff and pigeon feathers - it's time to think about a special repeller.
Did you know? Despite its reputation as a carrier of diseases, the pigeon in history plays an important role. These representatives of pigeons were especially popular during the Franco-Prussian war: winged ones were used for "pigeon mail", which transmitted messages from the rear faster than the telegraph. According to some estimates, up to 70% of pigeons died during the entire First World War campaign. But some of the survivors were awarded the medal of Maria Deakin, Britain's highest military award for animals.The repelling device thus affects the bird, that it loses its desire to land on this territory. Today there are several effective devices that successfully protect the economy from the pigeon family, and we will consider each of them in more detail.
Foil
The pigeon does not like shiny or rustling items, so the usual foil will help from a small number of uninvited guests. Gum it with the balcony railing, lay a street table or bench, foil curbs between the beds and the place where pigeons like to nest most of all.
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You can apply silver or gold paint: with it, you will not only scare away birds, but also update the decor of the balcony or garden plot. Thanks to the light reflected from the sparkling plane, the bird will be afraid to land on such a shiny and frightening surface for it. 
Of discs
The task of scaring away the stubborn pigeons do well and CDs. You can randomly scatter them on the surface, construct an original lamp on the balcony, strung on a string and hang it with a "bead" over the backyard territory or make a scarecrow.
Important! The pigeon is not only afraid of shiny items, but also of strong smell. To enhance the effect, a bunch of onions, garlic, dried peppermint and other fragrant herbs are placed on the balcony next to the "beads" - the bird has a heightened sensitivity to spices, therefore this composition will effectively deter birds.To do this, from several pegs, build a vertical composition on which you attach the discs. In addition to the colorful glare, such a design, thanks to a laser carrier, emits colorful flashes, and the bird will be afraid to land next to such a structure.
Yard scarecrows
Installation scarecrow is the popular way that has been used since ancient times. Today, he remains a favorite on some farms in Europe. Scarecrow is a decorative figure of birds of prey, animals or humans, which is set to scare away pest birds.
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It is important to remember that a pigeon will not be afraid of just a large stationary figure, therefore the effigy must be equipped with any rustling, shiny and fluttering objects in the wind.
You can "decorate" the scarecrow with old tape tapes tied together by a bundle - when the wind blows, they make a quiet but rustling sound that scares the birds away. The head of an effigy can be a bright balloon with painted black eyes - birds will take such an effigy for a predator and fly around with it. 
Also on the scarecrow cling bells, banks, packages and any other ringing or rustling objects. Due to the installation of the scarecrow is achieved immediately and the effect - noise and external, awesome. The minus of such a structure can be all the same sound - not all owners will be comfortable listening to the noise, creaking or rattling of the bells in the yard every day.
Water polys
Silent, but effective way to scare away birds: with a hose, garden policher or ordinary bucket, uninvited guests are suddenly doused with plenty of water. Soaked birds for a long time will remember the lesson and will not sit down on the territory.
The disadvantages of this method, however, more than the previous one:
- it is not suitable if you want to scare away birds from a balcony or other territory in which any buildings are located (only if your plans do not include, of course, to drench the entire balcony with water);
- have to guard and wait for an opportunity, until the whole pack does not sit on the site;
- wet pigeons can be replaced by others who have not yet been frightened by water - in which case they will have to start over again.
In addition to these methods, the people still use bird scaring with fishing line - it is convenient to pull it on the balcony or along the window sills: because of such an obstacle, the bird simply cannot land. Sometimes even kites are used to protect the site, their awesome appearance scares the birds. Experiment, use several methods at once, it will help to achieve the best effect.Modern scarers
The problem of the invasion and harm of pigeons in recent decades has become so urgent that modern effective devices have been invented to protect the garden, garden and home gardens. They are designed to protect large areas where the installation of stuffed animals or water polilok can not cope with the problem of invasion of birds.
Ultrasound
The basis of this repeller is the emission of high-frequency sound, which are caught by birds. Birds are afraid of ultrasound and avoid such a dangerous place. 
The peculiarity of the sounds being emitted is the change in their frequency: the feathered pests do not have time to get used to the pulses of a certain frequency, therefore they are in constant fear.
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Modern ultrasonic repeller is a small device that can be used for both open and closed areas of different areas.
Below we consider the two most popular and effective repeller based on ultrasonic radiation:
- "EcoSniper LS-987BF". Able to monitor up to 85 square kilometers of area thanks to a motion detection sensor. A feature of this device is a combination of both ultrasonic signals and light: when a bird is in the sensor's field of view, the frightening LEDs start flashing. When the bird is not detected by the sensor, only the ultrasonic signal is used, thus saving power consumption. Such a device is powered by both batteries and directly from the network.
- "SITITEK Pegasus". This device is solar powered, therefore it is very economical and durable. For greater effect, it is equipped with LEDs and a loud siren, it is able to scare away not only feathered, but also stray dogs, other cats and other pests.
Important! When installing "EcoSniper LS-987BF" and "SITITEK Pegasus" you need to place the devices at a height of not more than 1.5-2 meters from the ground and remove any obstacles in the field of view of the sensor (otherwise interference may occur, and the LEDs will quickly fail). It is important to protect the devices themselves from dirt, moisture and dust, and in case of contamination, wipe with a soft cloth.
Sometimes such a device is also used against intruders: motion detection detects not only small but also large moving obstacles. In case of impossibility of recharging from the sun, manufacturers have provided power at the expense of three AA batteries.
The advantage of modern ultrasonic repelling devices is not only their power and efficiency, but also complete autonomy: once you install such a device, you can safely go about your business, an ultrasonic repeller will protect the site not only from birds, small animals and rodents, but even from intruders.
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Anti-Golub Thorns
Popular method of scaring and using the "anti-shrink" spokes. Metal rods or knitting needles are stuck in the ground where pigeons like to roam. On the hard surface (for example, window sill) the anti-altitude spikes are placed with the help of special glue.
Did you know? Pigeons - one of the most ancient birds, the first mention of these birds belong to the III century BC. e .: in the found scrolls of Mesopotamia found drawings of this bird, and the bones were found in the tombs of ancient Egypt. Despite popular belief, pigeons are not only gray, brown or white, some breeds (for example, fruit pigeon), have a bright color, which combines shades of green, yellow and even red.This method, though not always aesthetic, but very effective: pigeons simply can not sit on the sharp ends of the spikes. Thorns are not effective from pigeon dung, but you will definitely get rid of “communication” with these birds.
Bioacoustics
Bioacoustic scare systems include digital-type devices that, when birds appear, begin to emit cries of alarm or distress from either the birds themselves or their predators (hawks, peregrine falcons, kites, etc.). The pigeon, hearing the cry of distress issued by the device, immediately leaves the territory. It helps to repel large numbers of birds.
Bioacoustic sound is much better transmitted through the air than ultrasound, so this device can be used on very large spaces.
But the disadvantage is that a certain drug, as a rule, is capable of producing an acoustic sound directed against a particular bird - so the bio-acoustic device will be able to protect the area from pigeons, but will miss, for example, a raven.
One of the most common bioacoustic devices are:
- "LS 2001". Able to protect the territory to 400 square meters. meters It publishes the sounds of such predators, which successfully scare away not only pigeons, but also sparrows, thrushes and some other birds.
The device can be set up for two modes: autonomous (independently set the period and frequency of the repellent sounds) and PIR (the mode in which sound is played only when there is movement detected by a special sensor). In this case, you can independently adjust the volume - the knob is located on the side of the device. Like other electrical appliances, "LS 2001" must be installed under a canopy to protect it from moisture and moisture. - "Tornado OP.01". The peculiarity of this bioacoustic system is a wide range of sounds produced - 7 modes of scaring for all birds. The big advantage of such a device is its economy: it turns itself off at night when the birds are also sleeping and do not pose a threat to the site. "Tornado OP.01" is heat-resistant, not afraid of frost, it is powered both from the mains and from the built-in battery. The coverage area is also impressive - up to 1000 kilometers. In addition to playing the sounds of predators, the device is capable of making sounds of a shotgun rifle and other noises, which effectively scare away birds.
The device can be set up for two modes: autonomous (independently set the period and frequency of the repellent sounds) and PIR (the mode in which sound is played only when there is movement detected by a special sensor). In this case, you can independently adjust the volume - the knob is located on the side of the device. Like other electrical appliances, "LS 2001" must be installed under a canopy to protect it from moisture and moisture.
A positive feature of bioacoustic devices is the possibility of their use in urban areas, since interference in the form of buildings or moving people will not prevent the device from scaring off feathered pests.
Grompushka
The most powerful and covering the largest territory repeller of all possible, it is able to drive away birds in an area of 5 hectares!
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The device is a sound protection from absolutely all birds: a loud sound explosion emitted by a bird is very frightening, and as a result, they no longer appear in the area. As a rule, the loud-fire is triggered due to compressed gas, which, when ignited, produces a loud bang during detonation.
The volume and frequency of the explosion can be adjusted manually, for this purpose there are special controls on the loud-mouth. The advantage of use is not only the range of its coverage, but also power, resistance to temperature and moisture. 
Unlike other scare devices, a loud-haired one does not need to be sheltered from wind and rain or regularly cleaned of contamination. However, it is advisable to use the device in large areas located far from human settlements - loud volleys issued by the device may frighten not only birds, but also neighbors.
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We looked at the most basic scarers that are used on an industrial scale or at summer cottages. All of them differ in the degree of their impact, the type of work, the size of the area covered and the price category.
In small areas or backyards, you can do without modern appliances, using only proven folk methods of scaring pigeons. But to protect a large area, it is worth thinking about acquiring a functional, modern and powerful device.
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