Let’s face it, while it is nice to see some species of birds fluttering around our yards, showing off brightly colored wings and personalities to match, there are times where homeowners encounter birds that are more aggressive and downright pesky.
In fact, these birds can cost homeowners millions of dollars each year just from the acidic nature of their droppings, which can damage paint, wood and even metal. Bird droppings can have a negative effect on the fencing, patio, furnishings and awnings in your yard and is also responsible for the spread of at least 60 different diseases.
So, what can you do? There are actually some very effective — and humane — methods to deter birds from taking over your yard. To start, install a bird spike to keep larger birds, like pigeons and seagulls, away from the surface areas of your yard. These spikes can be installed on roofs and patios and keep birds from landing and/or nesting in the area.
You can also ask your yard maintenance technician to install bird nets over large areas, like plants, shrubs, crops and around other lawn structures. These nets are perfect for deterring bird species of all kinds and provide a wide swatch of coverage for just one product.
If you are looking for a more high-tech approach to removal and deterrence, you might also invest in products that use supersonic systems to broadcast predator and animal distress calls that keep birds away. However, these products are only good for large areas up to five acres.
Some homeowners simply tolerate watching feathered creatures roam around their yards, doing nothing more than munching on bird seed and tweeting here and there. However, for those that find themselves in a situation with more aggressive birds flocking about in large numbers, any of the above methods are perfect to resolve the situation.
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