What are pigeons afraid of? If there is a scare on the balcony, then know this panacea, you will run away just by this smell. Last Updated: 02 December 2025, 23:13 IST With a few easy tips, you can keep the pigeons away from your home without any harm and keep your place clean. Pigeons generally prefer a quiet environment, so loud noises, shiny things and sudden moving objects immediately make them uncomfortable. Let us know what those things are… Pigeons may look innocent, but their frequent visits to the balcony or windows of the house are nothing short of a headache. They not only spread dirt, but sometimes also cause problems such as allergies and infections. In such a situation, people often wonder what pigeons are afraid of and what smell bothers them the most? Pigeons do not like some strong and pungent smells at all and with the help of this they can be easily chased away without causing any damage. Pigeons may not be very intelligent, but they detect danger very quickly. This is why some things scare them off immediately. If pigeons repeatedly make nests in the roof, window or balcony of your house, you can easily keep them away by taking some simple and effective measures. Let’s talk about sound and clarity first. Pigeons are quite disturbed by loud noises and flashing movements. If you hang old CDs, silver reflective tape or small strips of aluminum foil here, their shine moving in the wind will not let the pigeons get close. They feel that there is danger nearby, so they do not consider that place safe and do not stay there. Apart from this, the fear of birds of prey also has an immediate effect on the pigeons. You can install plastic or fiber sculptures of falcon, owl or eagle on your terrace or balcony. When the pigeons see this, the pigeons actually believe that some bird of prey is hovering nearby and they immediately fly away. For better effect, sometimes change the place of these idols, so that the pigeons do not consider them false. About the Author Vividha Singh Vividha Singh is a journalist at News18 Hindi (NEWS18). He earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Journalism from the University of Delhi. She has been working in the field of journalism for 3 years. Currently News18…read more First published: 02 December 2025, 23:13 IST home lifestyle What are pigeons afraid of? If there is panic on the balcony, then know these tips