How to Get Rid of Birds Without Hurting Them

No matter how much one likes to hear them sing and chirp, there comes a time when birds become bird pests. Whether at a pool or garden, birds can quickly become a nuisance. They can poop in your pool and eat your prized fruits and vegetables. Bird droppings can contain any of 60 known diseases, which means lots of work in constantly cleaning and disinfecting. The problem many nature-conscious property owners face is how to get rid of birds without harming them. Noisemakers and blasts with water hoses don't really work, for the little critters always seem to come back the minute you go in the house. And you certainly don't want to resort to poisons or pellet guns.

Fortunately, the bird control experts at Bird B Gone have some suggestions on how to get rid of pest birds effectively and humanely.

Distract Them with Visual Bird Deterrents

Visual deterrents exploit a bird's natural alertness to danger. Flash Tape strips crackle in the wind and reflect sunlight to constantly distract birds. The teardrop-shaped Scare Eye Diverter is an iridescent foil banner boasting a huge predator eye that makes birds believe they are being sized up by a predator. Predator-eye Bird-Scare Balloons work on the same principle. Hang these visual deterrents around the pool or garden and move them about every so often to keep birds on their toes.

Intimidate Them with Sonic Bird Deterrents

Bird B Gone's Bird Chase Super Sonic broadcasts pre-recorded distress and predator calls that convince birds they're being hunted by their natural enemies, such as hawks and falcons. The sounds emitted resemble natural bird calls so they won't bother your pets or neighbors. The Bird Chase device is not an ultrasonic device—which emits high-frequency sounds birds cannot hear—and instead relies on actual recorded bird calls. Powered by a standard 110V AC adapter, the unit features a built-in speaker that covers up to one full acre (expandable to 5 acres with optional satellite speakers) and includes a light sensor for customizable day, night, or 24-hour operation.

Block Them with Plastic Bird Spikes

These anti-perching, anti-roosting spiked strips will get rid of birds gathering on rooftops, patio covers, and other elevated areas. They're blunted at the tips and approved for use as a bird deterrent by the US Humane Society and PICAS. Ideal for large birds like pigeons, crows, and gulls, Bird B Gone plastic bird spikes are fabricated of rigid, UV-resistant unbreakable polycarbonate to withstand sun and weather exposure. The spiked strips come in 3-, 5-, and 7-inch widths to create a bird barrier up to 7 inches wide. They come in a variety of colors—including brick red, white, crystal clear, light grey, brown, black, and tan—to blend in seamlessly with your home. The spiked strips are easily installed using screws, glue, or tie-downs.

Bird B Gone is the world's largest manufacturer and distributor of bird control products, providing effective and humane solutions for a bird-free environment. For expert advice, training, or installation support, call Bird B Gone at 800-392-6915.