
There are many people who do not care if there are birds in their yard. Actually, there are some who try and lure the bird with bird baths and bird feeders. But, if you are not one of those people and are disgusted with the bird mess that is accumulating, there are safe and humane
bird control measures that will block the birds from making your home their bathroom.
Reasons to Keep Pest Birds AwayBesides the ugly mess that bird droppings create, there is health risks associated with the accumulated bird droppings. Crows, for example, can be a huge problem. They are a very intelligent bird species. Even though pigeons, sparrows, geese and grackles can be a nuisance, crows can be especially destructive when they come into contact with humans and structures that are not built as bird houses. Crows have been known to damage airports and planes, so imagine what they do around the home. Crows cause tens of millions of dollars of damage every year to machinery, automobiles, roofs, ventilation systems and roofs. The droppings are very acidic and eat away at many substrates. The bird droppings can damage siding, insulation, air conditioning units to name only a few locations. It is especially a serious situation if the pest bird builds nests in chimneys and ventilation systems. This can cause the spread of disease and block the air-flow. Bird droppings are host to over 60 different types of infectious diseases.
Get rid of the pest bird before it is difficult to get rid of the aftermath they can leave behind.
Bird Control Netting and DivertersBird control netting is a
bird control measure that is put into place where the pest bird is known to roost and nest. Pest birds can be a big disturbance not only in the home, but the garden as well. A lot of pest birds are very social birds and will often flock to your trees.
Bird netting as well as anti roosting bird control is necessary to protect fruit trees, garden plants and building structures.
Bird control netting on trees, bushes and garden plants is a solution that places the obstruction between the pest bird and your prize. Bird netting is made from a U.V. protected polypropylene making it weather and sun resistant, effective and easy to install. It is a versatile means of blocking a variety of pest birds as you can use a smaller mesh for your blueberry bushes, yet a larger mesh for tomato or zucchini plants. It is practically invisible to the human eye and will not upset the aesthetics or functionality of the yard. Placing
bird control netting with scare diverters will protect against various species of pest bird. Scare diverters over time might not actually scare the crow. They adjust very easily to visual deterrents. A mixing and matching of different bird control products is suggested with the crow. Some birds, however, can be deterred easily with just scare diverters. These pest bird diverters work for large and small pest birds. They can be hung in fruit trees. They can be placed sporadically around the yard using a simple wooden post or dowel with the diverters hanging from twine. The movement of the light weight diverters with its shiny reflective surface and mock predator eye is what scares the birds away. It is a very humane way to keep the birds away from the area.
There are also predator eye scare balloons that can be places strategically around like the scare diverters. The scare balloons can be hung on the sides of the home, overhangs, balconies and patios. Just like the diverters, the scare balloons have the design on the side that the bird believes to be a predator’s eye. The bright colors and shiny surface confuse and frighten the bird and they will want to keep away from the areas where the scare balloons are placed.
Bird Gel, Bird Slopes and Bird SpikesBird control products that help keep the pest bird from hiding away, building a nest and roosting are transparent bird gel and bird slopes. The transparent bird get is a non-toxic substance that the birds cannot stand the sensation of. They will be forced to move on to a different area to roost and perch. Bird gel is ideal for locations such as ledges, eaves, beams and any horizontal surface where the pest bird may want to land. It is easy to apply using a caulking gun. It will not harm any domestic animals or humans.
Another safe option is the bird slope. This anti-roosting and anti-perching deterrent will encompass most species of birds. Bird slops can be placed under the eaves of the home where pest birds like to tuck their nests away. It creates a “slippery slope” and birds will not be able to land on the surface, nor build their nests on them, therefore creating a secure barrier.
Bird spikes are a successful way to get rid of the pest bird around your yard and structures. They will prevent the larger pest birds like crows, seagulls and pigeons from landing where bird spikes are applied. They work by creating an uneven surface that the birds cannot land on. They will be forced to move on to more desirable location.
Bird spikes, when installed correctly, are virtually invisible. They are placed on fence lines, rooftops, beams, under eaves and ledges. The surface can be flat or curved. There are stainless steel, plastic and spikes that are made specifically for the gutters of the home. Plastic bird spikes come in various colors to match the structures. There is white, tan, brick red, black and gray. They are easily tied, screwed or glued into place. When the bird spikes are secure, so will your backyard vegetation. The pest bird will not be able to perch and look for their next food source which would have been your garden.
All the
bird control products that are humane and safe for the pest bird, as well as the humans that may come in contact with them, are very versatile and will be successful in blocking and deterring the pest bird from staying around where he is not wanted.