Pigeons
Pigeons may roost on ledges, roofs and sheltered structures; droppings and nesting material can affect building cleanliness and maintenance.
Pigeons may gather on roofs, ledges, balconies and sheltered parts of a building, where they can find perching or nesting places. You may notice repeated visits to the same roofline, nesting material under eaves, or birds feeding around accessible food. In homes, compounds and commercial buildings in Accra, open ledges and gaps can provide shelter, while scraps or deliberate feeding can encourage birds to return. Activity varies by site, so an inspection should consider where birds settle and how they reach the area.
Nests and droppings can soil surfaces, block gutters or create cleaning concerns, while repeated calls and movement can disturb occupants. The aim is to keep birds out of buildings, not to harm them. Crepps can inspect the site and advise on proofing, humane deterrents, food sources and safe cleaning. Any action involving birds must be appropriate and lawful. Targeted prevention and follow-up monitoring help address the conditions behind repeated activity, without unnecessary intervention.
Signs
Repeated pigeons on the same ledge, birds entering a roof gap, nesting material under eaves, or droppings on sills and walkways can indicate regular use. Notice where birds perch or feed and whether food scraps or an open nesting place may be attracting them.
Why it matters
Accumulated droppings and nesting material can soil ledges, roofs and walkways, and may contribute to blocked gutters. Noise and repeated activity can also disturb people using the building. Cleaning accumulated droppings needs care and protection, so reducing access and repeat activity matters.
The IPM approach
We inspect where pigeons perch, nest and feed, then identify access points and attractions. Advice may include sealing gaps, suitable netting or ledge deterrents, removing food sources and cleaning droppings safely with protection. We monitor activity and adjust prevention as needed. The aim is exclusion, not harm.
Prevention
Do not leave food scraps or accessible refuse where birds can feed, and avoid encouraging them to gather. Keep roof gaps and sheltered openings maintained, and consider suitable netting or ledge deterrents after assessment. Clean droppings with care and protection, rather than dry sweeping accumulated material.
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