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How to Stop Pigeons on Your Balcony in Bangalore — For Good
Pigeons are the most common complaint we hear from Bangalore apartments. The good news: there is a fix that works permanently. The bad news: most of what people try first does not.
Why pigeons choose your balcony
Pigeons want a sheltered ledge near food and water. Balconies, AC outdoor-unit ledges, sunshades and open duct shafts offer exactly that — and once a pair nests, they come back to the same place season after season.
What does not last
- Spikes move birds a few feet along the ledge, and can injure them.
- Gels and sprays work for weeks, then wash off in the rain.
- Reflective tape, CDs and fake owls stop working once pigeons get used to them — usually within days.
What works: a sealed pigeon net
A pigeon safety net physically removes the space from the birds' map. It is humane — birds are not harmed, they simply go elsewhere — and it lasts for years. The catch is that it must be complete. A single gap at a beam, a pipe or a corner and pigeons will find it.
Do not forget the duct area and AC ledge
Many families net the balcony and still have pigeons — nesting in the duct shaft beside the bathroom window or on the AC ledge. Duct area safety nets with a lace-up access flap and small enclosures round AC units close those routes too.
Get it done once
We inspect the whole flat — balcony, duct, ledges — and quote a complete solution. Popular areas include Yeshwanthpur, Koramangala, Marathahalli and Whitefield. Book a free inspection.