Any alternatives for dish pooping piggeons

**kirara386** · 12-28-2009 09:31 PM

Originally Posted by Bill_KY

Would ultrasonic devices work? Like the ones that are supposed to repel mice and there are others that repel deer. Maybe some kind of offensive smell repellent ? A hawk would likely be a natural pigeon repellent.

Most birds don't have much in the way of a sense of smell, so I don't think smell would work.

Here's an interesting article about it:

The Avian Sense of Smell

**guapoharry** · 12-28-2009 09:31 PM

The pigeon poop is probably unsightly and not hygenic. Dry poop is not such of a problem, IMO. What is the problem, really?

You could wash off the dishes and/or wear gloves, if need be...

How much do they affect your signal?

**kirara386** · 12-28-2009 09:57 PM

This website has a lot of tools to keep pigeons away.
http://absolutebirdcontrol.com/shop/...&category_id=1

I've seen a lot of commercial buildings that use the spikes and they seem to work very well.

**Tron** · 12-29-2009 04:31 AM

OP, I see your 6 footer is a target too!

Ever since I erected my SD180G, the birds have been targeting it. It's really unsightly. You could try some redneck wind chimes (aluminum cans on strings that blow in the wind). That's what I was considering, but the neighbors already think I'm a madman with all the dishes and early morning gazes at the International Space Station...

**zamar23** · 12-29-2009 03:25 PM

I like the Bird Gel and Flash Tape offered on the above website. I've seen some neighbors using glued plastic pads (they are sold as mouse traps) to scare pigeons. Usually one is placed in the most preferable by pigeons location. Once stack on such pad, a pigeon may get really scared, but can get away eventually since its paws contact area is very small, and the glue isn't toxic. Just make sure its water dissoluble, not oil based, and the pad is protected from rain. Pigeons won't usually come back. Flash tape or Gel can be added to LNB and dish edge surfaces. Such method don't seems to harm the birds. Remember, they don't have a clue about the alleged intent to compromise your property. I think they poop that much to claim their discovered new territory from flying competitors. Our responsibility is to protect life diversity on this planet.

**Cband55** · 12-31-2009 06:10 PM

Promise last pictures

**AcWxRadar** · 12-31-2009 06:36 PM

Cband55,

Please, don't let Dee see that. She will be very upset.

RADAR

**Cband55** · 12-31-2009 07:31 PM

Whos Dee?
I forgot if anyone is interested in defending your dish this is the airgun I used
the pellets are caliber .177, 14 Pumps should do it if you pump less you risk not killing the birds and just injuring so 14 pump so they dont suffer.

Killing pigeons is fun but messy, but I have a right to protect my Satellite Dish its right there in the bill of rights

**Anole** · 12-31-2009 08:24 PM

While I have no problem with anything you want to do to get rid of the air-rats, I don't see posting pictures of 'em to be appropriate for the forum.

And as a practical matter, accidentally shooting an LNB, denting a dish, or launching a stray shot into the neighbor's yard are undesirable consequences.

**AcWxRadar** · 12-31-2009 08:56 PM

CBand,

We all need to remember that there are other members here on this forum that deserve respect for their ideals. Everyone is entitled to their own prerogative, but that last picture is kinda ramming it down their throats, don't you think? You might want to edit that one out of your post, just to be sensitive and kind to all the other members. I think it would be the best thing to do.

Oh, and in case you were not aware, that is not a pigeon, that is a dove and you better not let a game warden know about it if they are out of season and you don't have a hunting license for this year... Seriously, don't get yourself in trouble my friend.

Gordy