Life Hack: How to keep pigeons and other birds away from your home

There's nothing as annoying as bird poo on a freshly washed car
Life Hack: How to keep pigeons and other birds away from your home

You can deter birds with some handy items around the house

Last week I was chatting with some friends about birds. No, we’re not into bird-watching: they were lamenting the bird poo all around their house. It’s a situation we’re all too familiar with here in Ireland. Is it just me, or can birds sense a freshly washed car? 

Because within five minutes of mine drying, you can bet there’s a big white mark on it. While these marks are unsightly, they also could be a health risk, especially for anyone with small children.

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