In todays world, even the pigeons are randy and therefore I have, or did have until today, a nest in my gutter.

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However, after carefully dislodging the nest and then laying down some fine mesh chicken wire over the area. I then used pepper/chilli powder (the magic ingredient) and this was sprinkled over the area. On observing the pigeons would not come close. Obviously once it has rained, this process will need to be carried out again...

It works, and means you will not be arrested for carrying out illegal culling with a semi automatic...