🕊️ Hong Kong: Complete Guide to Getting Rid of Pigeons on Terraces

Pigeons in Hong Kong (especially urban pigeons) are not afraid of people and often stay on balconies for long periods of time, building nests and defecating, making the environment dirty and smelly🤢.
More seriously, pigeon droppings may contain fungi and parasites (such as Cryptococcus and Salmonella), which pose health risks to the elderly, children, and patients with chronic diseases.

The editor uses the trilogy of " immediate expulsion + long-term isolation + habit change " to help you achieve "not daring to stop and not wanting to turn back."

---

1️⃣ Why do pigeons gather on your terrace? 🔍

• There is a food source 🍞 → Feed the pigeons or have someone feed them from the next door, they will remember the location.
• Sheltered 🏠 → The terrace has a canopy and clothes drying rack to protect from rain and sun.
• Flat resting places → Railings, tops of air conditioners, edges of planters.
• Sense of security → Few people come and go, no natural enemies to interfere.

💡Let me tell you : Pigeons have good memories and will repeatedly return to places where they are "safe and have resources", so driving them away means destroying their comfort and blocking their resting places .

---

2️⃣ Instant expulsion method (short-term effect) ⚡

(1) Sound interference

• Hang wind chimes and metal pieces that make sounds when the wind blows.
• Disadvantages: The pigeons may adapt after a few days and the effect will be weakened.

(2) Light reflection

• Hang reflective tape, old CDs, and aluminum foil, which will flash in the sunlight and scare away pigeons.
• Suitable for terraces with plenty of sunshine.

(3) Bird repellent spray

• Non-toxic types (mainly containing ingredients such as peppermint oil and lemongrass oil) are available in Hong Kong.
• Spray on railings and the ground to make pigeons uncomfortable.

---

3️⃣ Long-term barrier method (key to cure)🛡

(1) Bird-proof spikes

• Install stainless steel bird-proof spikes on railings and air conditioner tops.
• If the pigeon cannot land safely, it will automatically give up.
• You can buy it in Hong Kong hardware stores or Taobao. It is recommended to choose a durable and rust-proof model.

(2) Bird-proof nets

• Seal the entire patio opening with nylon or stainless steel mesh.
• It is especially suitable for situations where pigeons have already come in to build nests out of habit.
• The mesh size is recommended to be ≤ 2.5cm to prevent birds from accidentally entering.

(3) Slanted baffle

• Install sloped plastic or aluminum sheets on flat resting areas to make it more difficult for pigeons to stand.

---

4️⃣ Habit and environment changes🧹

• Absolutely do not feed them → Also discourage your neighbors from feeding pigeons.
• Clean up food scraps → Do not leave rice, bread crumbs, or garbage bags on the balcony.
• Clean your terrace regularly → Use a 1:10 dilution of bleach and water to wipe the floor to remove odors.
• Spend more time on the terrace → Pigeons are afraid of people, so they will stay less if there are frequent people coming and going.

---

5️⃣ Special Notes for Hong Kong📍

• Legal restrictions → Under Hong Kong's Wild Animal Protection Ordinance, urban pigeons are not protected wildlife. However, using harmful methods (such as poison bait and capture) is not recommended to avoid violating the law or causing neighborhood conflicts.
• High-rise units → Pigeons can also fly to the 20th-30th floors, so don’t take it lightly.
• Public Housing Estates → If the problem is in a public area (e.g. corridor or external wall), please notify the property management or the Housing Department for handling.

---

📌 Editor's Summary

To completely banish pigeons from your balcony:

1. Short-term repellent (sound, light, smell)
2. Long-lasting barriers (bird-proof spikes, bird-proof nets, bevel baffles)
3. Environmental modification (no food, frequent human activity)

💬 My personal experience has shown that if you use bird-proof nails and bird-proof nets for double blocking, and then clean and deodorize, the pigeons will completely give up in about 1-2 weeks . Even the number of pigeons flying around will decrease significantly, and the terrace can regain its cleanliness and tranquility✨