Let me just be real for a second — pigeons are cute only when they’re flying somewhere far away. When they decide to settle on your balcony, it’s a whole different story. I used to enjoy my morning tea outside, water my plants, chill out a bit in the evenings. That all went down the drain once the pigeons showed up.

At first, it was just one. Then it was a pair. A week later, it felt like a whole pigeon family reunion was happening on my balcony. They made a nest behind my AC unit, started pooping all over the tiles, and worst of all — they were not scared of me at all. I tried waving, shouting, even throwing water at them — nothing worked. They just kept coming back like they paid rent.

I spent so many mornings scrubbing poop off the floor. And let’s not even talk about the smell on hot days. It was nasty.

Then a friend told me about getting a pigeon net for balcony. I thought, “Oh great, another thing to spend money on.” But honestly, I was desperate. So I called up a local guy who installs these nets. He came, took measurements, and within an hour — net was up. Done. Simple as that.

The net is strong, barely visible (I got a black one), and now — no pigeons. At all. They fly by, they hover, they give up, and they leave. I haven’t had to clean a single dropping since then.

I didn’t have to drill anything myself or do DIY nonsense. The guy used plastic clips and tied it nicely around the edges. My plants are safe, I can finally dry clothes outside without worrying about pigeon poop, and peace has been restored.

The best part? The net doesn’t hurt the birds. It just blocks them from entering. I didn’t want to harm them — I just wanted them to stay away. Mission accomplished.

Honestly, if your balcony is being taken over by pigeons, don’t wait like I did. A pigeon net for a balcony is a simple fix and 100% worth it. It’s not expensive, it doesn’t ruin the look of your place, and it saves you from a ton of cleaning.

If you’re reading this because pigeons are driving you crazy, take the hint. Get the net. You’ll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner.