Protect Your Yard This Summer with Bird Control Products
Hundreds of dollars are spent each year by homeowners cleaning up after and replacing what pest birds have damaged. Sparrows, swallows, crows, and pigeons are a few of the pest birds that will invade your home and garden to make it their permanent nesting location.
The easiest way to get rid of pest birds so they do not ruin your summer is to invest in effective bird control for your property. There are many humane and affordable products available that will keep pest birds away from your home and garden, saving you from expensive repairs and cleanup costs. For a comprehensive overview on managing nuisance species, read our guide on how to scare birds away from your property, as well as our resource on how to keep birds away from your home and how to safely and humanely get rid of birds.
Types of Bird Control Products
Bird control products generally fall into three main categories: physical, visual, and sound deterrents. Understanding each type can help you choose the best defense for your property.
Physical Bird Deterrents
Physical bird deterrents are designed to stop pest birds from landing and roosting in an area. This category includes bird spikes, bird repellers, bird netting, and similar products. Easy-to-use bird spikes are an economical way to keep birds like pigeons and seagulls off your roof; you simply glue or screw them to peaks and edge lines. They also work well on patio covers, fences, and other flat or curved surfaces. Bird repellers feature rotating arms that sweep birds away, with solar-powered options available for continuous operation. Additionally, bird netting is a highly effective way to exclude pest birds from vulnerable areas like under eaves, protecting your home from swallows and woodpeckers while also guarding garden plants and fruit trees.
Visual Bird Deterrents
Visual deterrents create a visual distraction that startles birds and causes them to fly away in fear. Flash tape is a simple, inexpensive option for gardens; as the breeze moves the shiny Mylar tape, reflecting sunlight irritates the birds' senses. To learn more about utilizing reflective materials in your garden, check out our post on how to get rid of pest birds with bird deterrent foil. Other scare tactics include predator-eye balloons and diverters, which can be hung from your home's eaves to keep woodpeckers and other pests away from your property.
Sound Bird Deterrents
Sound deterrents use pre-recorded predator calls and distress signals played at timed intervals to trigger birds' natural survival instincts, causing them to flee. When choosing a sound unit, make sure it is waterproof, easy to program, and built for outdoor use. Many modern units let you target specific nuisance species—such as sparrows, pigeons, and crows—with libraries containing over 20 different bird species calls.
Layering Your Bird Control Strategy
Knowing what type of pest bird is hanging around your property is the first key to keeping them away from your home and garden. To maximize your results, it is often helpful to use more than one type of bird control product in tandem—such as combining a sound deterrent with visual scare tactics. The more uncomfortable you make the environment for pest birds, the faster they will move on.