Pigeons can wreak havoc in your garden. However, experts say that one particular color of flowers will help deter them, and this shade is closely related to danger. White is a warning color for birds, just as red is a warning color for humans. Many birds use the white plumage in their feathers to show each other that danger is approaching, so planting a variety of white flowers around the areas you want to protect may be enough to deter the birds from landing.
Seemingly harmless pigeons can wreak havoc in the garden and on the balcony
International Pigeon Day (illustrative photo) Photo Kuba Atys / Agencja Wyborcza.pl
On the surface, pigeons may seem harmless. They mill around, munching on crumbs on the patio, or spend their time collecting twigs to build rather dubious-looking nests. However, according to the Royal Horticultural Society they are usually the main culprit in uprooting garden plants and vegetable patches – with elderberries, peas and brassicas among their favorites.
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So, to scare them away for good, white roses, petunias and hydrangeas are some of the best flowers you can plant, along with lobelias, peonies and common daisies. Hanging shiny objects such as mirrors and CDs can also enhance the effect.
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You can also buy repellent tape, which has the same effect as a mirror. Remember, popular anti-bird spikes can have mixed effects, because some of them are clever enough to steal them and build nests with them.
Pigeons can be the nightmare of many apartment building residents/ Illustrative photo Pigeons can be the nightmare of many apartment block residents/ Illustrative photo/photo Marcin Kucewicz / Agencja Wyborcza.pl
Source: Gazeta
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