Pigeons can be a highly problematic pest as they cause expensive damage to a garden and property.

While pigeons are not a typical garden pest, they are more than capable of stripping your garden bare of young plants and fruit. 

Pigeons reproduce rapidly, generating a clutch of one to three chicks so if they are becoming a problem for you, it’s critical to act quickly.

In addition to multiplying quickly and driving out beneficial bird species, they can be exceptionally difficult to get rid of.

One of the most commonly suggested methods to deter pigeons is to install a bird of prey scarecrow - experts agree.

The pest control experts at Pro Kill claimed that these lightweight deterrents are “usually sold in the form of hawk silhouettes” and when placed where pigeons usually roost, they’re a “great tactic to always scare them away”. 

A good tip is to move the decoy on a regular basis because pigeons will get used to its presence and won’t be scared of it anymore.

Jordan Forster of Fantastic Pest Control also recommends using one of these as a deterrent.

He said: “There are many types of bird-scaring decoys available, but the most effective ones tend to be those with the silhouette of a hawk.”

The video was captioned: “It’s worked!! No more pigeons. She said: “If you have got a pig problem like me, I thought I’d share the solution. 

“There are literally 20 that nest here every day. But I went on Amazon and [bought] this lovely hawk.

The TikTok user explained that she does interact with it and moves it about to ward off the pigeons.