Warning over viral 'hack' of using mothballs to stop pigeons on your roof - plus, what to do instead
Briefly

While many people think using mothballs can deter pigeons nesting on roofs, pest control experts assert this method is ineffective and potentially dangerous. Mothballs contain toxic chemicals like naphthalene, which may irritate birds but do not reliably keep them away. Additionally, these substances pose health risks to humans and pets. Experts recommend against using mothballs for pigeon control, suggesting that they only provide a temporary deterrence. The article highlights the dangers associated with mothballs, indicating that alternative methods should be sought for effective pigeon management.
Mothballs are sometimes purported to be a way to keep pigeons off your roof, but they are neither effective nor reliable when used for repelling these birds.
Some mothballs contain toxic chemicals that can be harmful to humans, pets and the environment.
The naphthalene in mothballs has a very strong-whiff odour that is sure to cause some mild irritation for birds, but pigeons are highly adapted.
Mothballs are poisonous - particularly to pets and young children. The chemicals they contain can be harmful.
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