A Handy Can Of One Household Essential Is All You Need To Keep Pigeons Out Of Your Yard

There's no denying that pigeons can be extremely annoying when they start making heaps of noise or pecking at the garden you've worked hard at. If you want to keep birds out of your garden, it's time to invest in some WD-40. If you don't already have a can on hand, it's well worth purchasing one for a multitude of reasons. Not only is it useful for greasing squeaky hinges and preventing rust, but the strong scent will deter pigeons from hanging around your home and disturbing your rest time.

Additionally, this genius WD-40 tip is a great way to deter animals from your property without harming them. Most of the time, a flock of pigeons is more of a nuisance than an actual issue. However, if left alone, the breed can cause damage to your property. Their droppings can cause harm to the materials used for your home due to the acidity they contain, not to mention that pigeons themselves can carry diseases that could then be transferred to your garden. Because of this, it's best to make them want to stay away.

This hack works as pigeons hate the smell of WD-40, leading them to avoid any place that has this smell. All you need to do is grab a can and spray some on the places you spot pigeons most often, for example on your mailbox or your fence posts. This should deter the pigeons for a while, but reapply around every six months to stop them from coming back. In addition to disliking the scent, the birds don't like the sensation of oil on their claws, hence why they won't even attempt to land once they have realized what's on their go-to post.

However, there are some things you should know before carrying out this hack. Firstly, the price. WD-40 isn't the cheapest of products, and if you need to spray liberally you may have to buy more than one can. The second caveat is that this trick could actually be dangerous if you own pets. Cats and dogs love to explore, but they could slip in the oil and get hurt. Because of this, we recommend keeping the spray to places your pets cannot easily reach and using with caution in more open areas.