Pigeons, more commonly known as doves, are domesticated birds that are found almost anywhere in the world.
They are comfortable in living at urban communities and are normally seen on the roofs of houses, electricity lines, parks and other open areas.
They feed on seeds, nuts, fruits and small insects.
A few birds could be a nice sight but they can easily become an nuisance as they accumulate in numbers and start to pester people, they are then included in the pest control list.
Additionally many pigeons carry a variety of diseases like salmonella, and psittacosis which can endanger a person's health.
They can build their nests practically anywhere, from roof gutters to one's attic.
The dropping they leave behind corrosive and can bring about destruction of one's home or business property.
Because pigeons can easily adapt to their environment they are becoming increasingly spotted living in cities and other urban areas.
They can be very resourceful when making nests while using a variety of objects to do so.
This makes it increasingly harder to get rid of them.
The moment pigeons stop being entertaining and become bothersome there are several ways to get rid of them.
When starting you have to remove all the food sources and possible nesting places.
If all your attempts fail you can always get in touch with a pest control professional or company to deal with removing the doves from your home.
Make a list of all the agents or companies that offer services in getting rid of doves and look at their prices.
Look for the ones with the most experience in the field and always with the lowest possible price.