Pigeon nets for duct areas explained
A duct can hide a nest for months, and the droppings and feathers may block drains and vents.
For duct areas we net across the openings while leaving pipes and cables free to be serviced. We inspect for existing nests and droppings, which should be cleared safely before netting.
Pigeon nets for duct areas in Bangalore: local conditions
Pigeons are one of the most common complaints in Bangalore apartment communities, where they nest on balcony ledges, behind AC units and inside utility ducts. The city's many trees and lakes also bring crows, mynas and other birds close to homes. Tell us which birds you are dealing with, because the right mesh size differs.
Bangalore (Bengaluru) has grown outwards along its tech corridors, and most new housing is in large gated apartment communities. Whitefield, Marathahalli, Bellandur, Sarjapur Road and Electronic City in the east and south-east, and Hebbal, Yelahanka and Thanisandra in the north, are full of towers with hundreds of flats each. The older layouts such as Jayanagar, Malleshwaram, Basavanagudi and Rajajinagar are different: tree-lined streets of independent houses, many now rebuilt as three- or four-floor buildings.
Bangalore stands about 900 metres above sea level, which gives it a milder climate than most Indian cities, but it also gets long spells of rain, from the pre-monsoon showers of April and May through to November. Nets and fittings stay damp for long periods, so we use stainless fixings and not plain steel. The city is far inland, so 304-grade stainless steel is normally enough for invisible grills.
The case for pigeon nets for duct areas
These are the problems we are called out for most often:
- Pigeons roost on a sheltered duct area within days of it being left open, and each pair can raise several broods a year.
- Spikes, gels and sprays only move pigeons for a short while, and the birds soon return to the duct area.
- Nesting material, feathers and dead chicks block drains, vents and ducts near the duct area.
Installing pigeon nets for duct areas step by step
Every job follows the same careful sequence, adapted to the building:
- Net panels are fixed to the frame with stainless-steel hooks so there are no gaps a bird can squeeze through.
- The net is tensioned so it stays taut and does not flap, which also keeps it neat and quiet in the wind.
- We seal every edge, corner and junction with the wall, because pigeons search for the smallest gap.
Specifications worth asking about
We normally use Knotless HDPE or nylon pigeon net, UV-stabilised binding cord, Stainless-steel hooks and clips and Corrosion-resistant fixing screws. Before you choose any installer, ask about the following:
- Ask whether the net can be lifted or opened for cleaning windows and AC servicing.
- Insist that every edge is sealed, because a partial net simply moves the birds to the gap.
- Choose mesh of about 40 to 50 mm for pigeons, since a larger mesh lets small chicks slip in.
How pigeon nets for duct areas is quoted
We do not quote by phone without seeing the space, because prices depend on the job. The main factors are:
- Awkward shapes, such as around AC units and pipes, take longer to fit and finish.
- Height and access matter, since upper-floor work may need rope-access or a suspended platform.
- The area to be covered in square feet is the main factor, with larger areas costing less per square foot.
Our installation process
- Free site visit and measurement of the affected area
- Selection of the right mesh and fixing plan
- Installation sealing every gap birds could use
- Final inspection and a short care guide
Care and maintenance
A little regular care keeps pigeon nets for duct areas working for years:
- Avoid feeding pigeons nearby, because a regular feeding point draws flocks back to the area.
- Check for tears or loose hooks after storms and repair them promptly.
- Hose the net gently every few months to wash off dust and any stray droppings.
Other pigeon nets options
If pigeon nets for duct areas is not quite what you need, these related options may suit your space better:
Where we install pigeon nets for duct areas in Bangalore
We take pigeon nets for duct areas bookings across Bangalore, including Indiranagar, Malleshwaram, Koramangala, JP Nagar, Bannerghatta Road, Hebbal, BTM Layout and HSR Layout and the areas around them. Send us your location and we will confirm a free site-visit slot.
Further reading: Bangalore (Wikipedia)
