Protecting your property is of utmost importance, and one threat that is easy to underestimate is pigeons. Pigeon nets play a crucial role in keeping your home or building clean, hygienic and in good condition. Here is why they matter and how to get them right.
Safeguard Your Assets: The Significance of Pigeon Nets
Pigeons return to the same spots every day to roost and nest. Over time, their droppings, feathers and nesting material build up on balconies, ducts, window sunshades and AC units. Droppings are acidic – they stain and eat into paint, corrode metal grills and AC fins, and block drain pipes and gutters.
Prioritizing Health and Hygiene
When droppings dry, they turn into dust that can blow into your home. Droppings and old nests can carry fungi, bacteria and mites linked to respiratory problems and allergies, which is a particular concern for children, older family members and anyone with asthma. Keeping pigeons out of the areas next to your living space is the most effective way to reduce this risk – see pigeon safety nets for windows and AC units.
Preserving Your Property: Understanding the Value of Pigeon Nets
Preserving the condition and value of your property is paramount. Unlike repellents or gels that wear off, a properly installed pigeon net is a physical barrier that keeps working for years. It is humane – birds are simply kept out, never harmed – and it is neatly fitted to suit your building.
Where Should You Install Pigeon Nets?
- Balconies and sit-outs – the most common nesting place in apartments.
- Duct areas and shafts – sheltered and rarely cleaned.
- Windows, sunshades and AC units – right next to your rooms.
- Warehouses, factories and offices – where droppings damage stock and equipment.
Getting It Right
A net only works if there are no gaps. Choose a UV-stabilised net with a suitable mesh size and have it fitted with stainless steel hooks and a tensioned edge rope. Read how we do it on our pigeon nets installation page, or compare options in our pigeon nets guide.