Do Not Fear Backyard Bird Repellents

There are some bird repellent choices that sound a little scary such as bird traps, electronic bird repellers and anti bird spikes. All of these bird repellent choices are environmentally friendly, safe and humane and very importantly, cost effective to the family budget. It is vital when dealing with residential bird control that it is done as safely and easily as possible. Harming the bird never has to be an option. Do not let your crazy uncle give you any ideas about getting out the B-B-Gun. Most birds that are considered pest birds in the backyard are migratory birds and they are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which makes it unlawful to pursue, hunt, take, capture, kill or sell the protected pest birds.

Migratory birds can include Downy Woodpeckers, sparrows, crows, Canada Geese and the swallows. Many of these feathered friends are actually delightful at first. Their behaviors are fun to watch, especially the woodpecker which has a very unique way of drumming. But if the woodpecker begins drumming on the side of your home it is not going to be delightful to have to pay to repair the damage that they have created. Thankfully, there has been cleaver bird control products put into the market that will stop the pest birds behavior that is most damaging to the property.

To choose the right bird repellent, you must first determine the type of bird causing the problem and then the location where they may be roosting and nesting. Are the garden plants being destroying before you have a chance to pick the ripened fruits, berries and vegetables? Are the fruit trees infested with roosting birds? Garden netting would be the choice. Garden bird netting creates a barrier so the birds cannot reach the produce. Garden bird netting can even help block areas including the eaves of the home, rooftops, balconies and garages. Woodpecker netting would help save the side of the home and keep the birds from drumming holes into the side of your home.

Bird spikes are another excellent solution to block the birds from an area. Bird spikes placed on the roofs ledge will stop the pigeons and other larger pest birds from landing there. They like this area because it gives them a great view into the yard. There are stainless steel and plastic bird spikes. The plastic spikes are ideal for residential use because they come in various colors to match the home.

Adding scare tactics alongside the netting and bird spikes is a good idea. This will keep the birds, any birds, from getting use to one particular bird repellent device.