Gardeners have been given a handy trick to deter pigeons from their outdoor spaces and stopping them from attacking bird feeders and plants.

Spring has welcomed us all with sunny days and clear skies. With the warmer weather ahead and the longer days until autumn, gardeners are looking for the best ways to make the most of their outdoor spaces without the visit of unwanted pests. Pigeons are known to be present in every season of the year, but during the warmer months, they are seen more often. Some people don’t like them in their gardens, and wonder if there are any methods to get rid of them. But don't worry, there are ways to stop attracting them and nesting on your roof!

A common thing to do to right from the start to stop pigeons from coming into your garden is to reduce access to food. However, if gardeners have bird feeds, it can be hard to stop pigeons taking advantage. As reported by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), some ways to keep pigeons out of the garden includes securing bins so the birds can’t access them, moving the bird feeds away from perches and using feeders with slippery tops, or simply using feeds with narrow feeding holes.