Killing pigeons by poisoning them – good or bad? Pigeons are considered a pest. They are not pretty to look at nor do they wake us up with a beautiful dawn chorus, like other native and non-native birds do. In fact, many people believe that pigeons are flying rats and therefore should be eradicated just … Read more
There are various techniques used for hunting and shooting pigeons and doves, however, the most popular has to be decoys. How to use pigeon and dove decoys To successfully hunt pigeons and doves using decoys you’ll need to monitor their flight line, detect wind direction and place the decoys in a specific pattern facing the … Read more
Whilst we do not condone shooting pigeons for sport, there are occasions when it is deemed necessary to eradicate pigeons with an air rifle due to the damage and destruction they cause. This is often the case out in the country, where crops are ruined, poultry disturbed, and water sources contaminated with pigeon faeces. … Read more
Guide to Pigeon Trapping If pigeons are not raised as pets, they become pests. Pooping everywhere causes no end of damage to buildings, statues, and structures and creates a great deal of noise and disturbance when they sit together in a flock. One of the best ways to trap pigeons is via a pigeon trap. … Read more
Most of us don’t consider birds to be pests. In fact, many of us hang feeders and fill up birdbaths in our backyard in order to actively encourage them to visit. But some birds, such as pigeons, can cause just as much damage to your property as an infestation of rats, bed bugs, or fleas. … Read more
Guide to keeping pigeons away from bird feeders Pigeons, also known as rock doves, are one of the most successful species on the planet. Although humans are responsible for the extinction of hundreds of bird species (most notably the pigeon’s cousin, the passenger pigeon) this one species has thrived. People have never forgiven them for … Read more
