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There are many reasons why you may want to keep birds away rather than attract them. In this article we won’t talk about what happens at the bird feeder, but what happens around it. Your front steps, pool, deck, balcony, gazebo…these are all areas that you may not be thrilled to have excess bird activity.
Why you may want to keep birds away
The most common reasons why you may be trying to deter birds from your property are;
- They are pooping all over your furniture and property
- They are very noisy, sometimes at very early hours
- They are nesting in problematic areas on your house, potentially causing damage
- They are eating all the fruit/vegetables from your trees and garden
How to keep birds away
Figuring out how to keep birds away can be a struggle. There isn’t a good one-size-fits-all solution. The most popular methods include;
- Clearing areas of debris
- Strategically placing your bird feeders
- Bird spikes
- Faux predators
- Electronic deterrents (annoying them with soundsO
- Motion activated sprinklers
- Reflective surfaces
Through trial and error with these methods, you should be able to find something that works for your situation. For real persistent birdies, you may have to use two methods at the same time to really keep them away.
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