Spread Your Wings... Elsewhere
Birds are a tricky pest. Some people wish to attract these feathered friends with homemade bird houses and fresh birdseed that is regularly available. Other people have had enough with bird droppings landing on their head as they enter anywhere that happens to be beneath the perch of a bird or two or a dozen. Others are losing sleep thanks to the morning chirping that seems to start much earlier than the alarm clock was going to go off.
There are many effective bird control products that are humane, natural or a more aggressive deterrent method. Some bird control products can be pricey, high tech options that work as effectively as low-priced scare tactics. Homeowners who want to find the right bird control product will need to consider the area they can install a product, the types of bird they are trying to deter and the method that is best for their particular living areas.
From Balloons to Sound Waves
Effective bird control products come in many unexpected forms. There are some that are absolutely harmless while there are others that can potentially kill an unsuspecting bird coming in for a landing. The following bird control products from Bird- X can be great options for sending the birds flying:
Bird-X SE-Y Scare Eye Balloon
- A simple, but effective yellow balloon with a red eye that scares birds away
- Inflates to approximately 16 inches
- An inexpensive option that can be easily set up and removed
- Can be hung around a property using a pole or existing trees
Bird-X Tape-25 Irri-Tape Bird Repellent Ribbon
- An iridescent foil ribbon that startles a bird visually with its sheen and waves in the wind with a subtle noise that will keep the birds flying by
- A great bird deterrent option that is safe and visually appealing to humans.
- Simple to install and easy to remove
- Repellent ribbon is safe for use around other animals
Bird-X YG Gard Ultrasonic Animal Repeller
- A weather proof electronic bird repeller that uses ultrasonic sounds to steer away birds
- Utilizes a built-in motion sensor so that it is only applied when needed
- Powered by batteries or a cord
- Effective for up to 4,000 square feet
Bird-X OWL Prowler Owl with Moving Wings
- A realistic life-sized owl that can shoo away birds who fear being lunch
- Wingspan is expansive at four feet
- Prowler readily moves in a breeze which prevents frequent bird visitors from becoming familiar with this plastic decoy deterrent
Using an effective bird pest control method can give a homeowner relief from many kinds of bird troubles. Whether it is the droppings that always seem to show up as soon as the car has been washed or the nest that keeps growing and leaving its messy contents all over the back porch, birds can give homeowners more than enough reasons to shoo them away.
Harsher Methods
Some homeowners might not be satisfied with a balloon flying around their yard and want to act more aggressively. Bird spikes are a proven method but can be frowned upon, difficult to clean and a potential hazard to other animals. Bird-X provides bird spike products, a strip of sharp ended materials in metal or plastic that can deter birds.
Unfortunately, the spikes can also impale and kill an unsuspecting bird or any other animal for that matter. If installing these spikes on a rooftop doesn’t prove difficult enough, cleaning them off after an unfortunate pest spiking can be far more inconvenient.
Things To Watch For
Many homeowners could be limited in the type of bird control product that they can use based on local state or even Federal laws. Some bird species are protected and if hurt or killed, a homeowner could be subjected to serious fines. Residents that live in a managed homeowner’s association community, an apartment or condominium community can be limited by what can be attached to the exterior of a home.
A homeowner may want to do some research on the type of bird that is invading their space the most. Some birds respond to specific tactics better than others. Knowing the safest and most effective bird control methods can keep the birds flying right on by any area a homeowner doesn’t want them.