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Pigeon Sonic Deterrents

Sound Solutions to Keep Pigeons Away

Pigeons can become a serious nuisance, leaving droppings, damaging property and causing health concerns. Pigeon sonic deterrents offer a humane and advanced way to keep these birds away using sound. By using noises that pigeons find disturbing, such as natural predator calls and distress sounds, property owners can create an environment that pigeons want to avoid without harming them.

What are
Pigeon Sonic Deterrents?

  • Audible “Sonic” Deterrents: These use sounds within the human (and pigeon) hearing range. Often called bio-acoustic deterrents, they broadcast natural bird distress calls or predator cries (such as hawk screeches or falcon calls) that pigeons instinctively fear. The idea is to mimic the signals that mean danger in the wild, so pigeons feel unsafe and flee the area.

  • Ultrasonic Deterrents: These emit high-frequency sound waves above the range of human hearing (typically above 20 kHz). The goal is to annoy and disorient birds with a constant ultrasonic noise that people cannot hear. In theory, ultrasonic pigeon repellers create an uncomfortable sonic environment for birds without any audible disturbance to nearby people.

The best systems are often programmable bio-acoustic devices, which can be tailored to target specific bird species by using appropriate calls and adjustable sound patterns. These can cover large areas and are especially useful in open spaces like farms, gardens, warehouses, or rooftops where physical barriers (nets or spikes) aren’t practical.

Audible bird scarers work by playing predator calls and distress signals that trigger pigeons’ natural fear instincts, making them avoid or flee the area. To be successful, sound deterrents need to vary in timing and type, as pigeons can quickly learn to ignore repetitive noises.

Well designed systems use different calls, adjustable volume and random intervals, sometimes with motion sensors or remote activation, to keep pigeons guessing. Sonic deterrents can cover large areas, with some commercial systems protecting an entire roof or garden

How do
Sonic Deterrents Work to Repel Pigeons?

Why prevention is crucial to commercial bird control

Fire Hazards
Leakage
Unsafe work conditions
Transmitted diseases
Damage to buildings

Benefits of Using Sonic Deterrents

  • Humane and Eco-Friendly: Sonic deterrents repel pigeons without causing them harm. There are no poisons, no physical traps, and no injury to the birds.

  • Minimal Disturbance: Audio deterrents using bird calls are often nearly silent or unnoticeable to humans nearby. The recordings of predator calls or pigeon distress are usually played at a volume that scares birds but just blends into background noise for us.

  • Wide Area Coverage: A single sonic repeller can cover a broad area, protecting large open spaces where physical barriers can’t be installed. For farms, parks, warehouses, airport hangars, rooftops, and car parks, sonic systems can deter birds across the whole zone.

  • Species Specific Targeting: With programmable bio-acoustic systems, you can often select calls or frequencies tailored to the bird species you’re dealing with. If pigeons are the issue, the device can broadcast pigeon distress calls and predator sounds that specifically scare pigeons.

Limitations of Using Sonic Deterrents

While sonic deterrents are a valuable tool for keeping pigeons away, they do have limitations and must be used properly for the best results. Pigeons can adapt to repetitive sounds if they are not varied, so devices with changing calls or motion triggers work better.

Ultrasonic devices alone are usually ineffective for pigeons, so it is best to use audible sounds or a combination. Correct placement is crucial, as sound coverage depends on range and obstacles. Sonic deterrents work best as part of a wider plan that includes visual scarers and physical barriers, especially for persistent pigeons.

Effortless bird control

Effective on rooftops and outdoor locations

The AVIX Autonomic bird deterrents effectively keep birds off rooftops and prevent birds from nesting. The system projects a laser light that scares birds away, making them relocate from the area.

Ideal for keeping birds away from buildings

The AVIX Autonomic works well in both indoor and outdoor locations. The laser projection is highly customizable via our mobile App, allowing you to target the areas of your buildings where birds roost.

Our Happy Customers

Thousands of customers from different sectors worldwide rely on our bird control services to solve their bird problems.

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Pigeon Sonic Deterrents FAQs

Ultrasonic pigeon repellers can have some effect, but overall they are not very reliable on their own. Pigeons hear about the same range as humans, so if a device uses a very high frequency that we cannot hear, pigeons likely cannot hear it either. In controlled spaces like warehouses where sound can bounce around, they may help discourage pigeons, but placement and realistic expectations are key. In general, ultrasonic repellers work best when combined with other methods.

In summary, the best pigeon deterrent is the one (or combination) that fits your specific problem area. For a food warehouse, a mix of netting on rafters and a sonic deterrent to cover open bays could be ideal. For a farm field or large rooftop, an automated laser or a professional bio-acoustic system might yield the best outcome. An integrated approach using physical barriers, sound deterrents, and visual scares together often provides the ultimate long term success.

An audio deterrent for pigeons is any device that uses sound to scare or discourage them from an area. This includes both audible sonic deterrents, like devices that play predator bird calls or pigeon distress cries, and ultrasonic repellers that emit high frequency sound waves. Audible deterrents work by making pigeons believe a predator is nearby or that their flock is alarmed, prompting them to leave.

Pigeons, like many birds, are frightened by sounds they associate with danger, especially those of their natural predators. The cry of a hawk or the hoot of an owl can quickly send pigeons fleeing, as these sounds suggest a nearby threat. Pigeons also react strongly to the distress calls of other pigeons, which put them on high alert. These predator and alarm calls are commonly used in sonic deterrent systems because they tap into the pigeons’ natural fear. While sudden loud noises like bangs can startle pigeons, they may eventually realise these are harmless if repeated without consequence.

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