Bird Feeders and Balcony Gardens: Attract Birds Without Creating a Nuisance

Enjoying birds and avoiding a mess is possible.

The short answer

Use small feeders with suitable seed, clean regularly, avoid attracting pigeons and crows with bulk grain, keep water fresh, and place feeders away from seating. Stop if nuisance grows.

Tips

1. Small feeders.
2. Clean often.
3. Avoid bulk grain.
4. Fresh water.
5. Monitor.

Avoid

• Overfeeding.
• Placing near windows with AC.

When to call a professional

If the problem is widespread, keeps returning or you are unsure what you are dealing with, a professional inspection will save time and avoid wasted effort.

Frequently asked questions

Will pigeons come?

Maybe.

Mosquitoes?

Clean water.

Droppings?

Clean.

Neighbours?

Be considerate.

This guide is part of IPest's complete resource on bird control. For identification help, prevention and treatment options, see our full bird control guide for Bangalore.