How to Keep Birds Away from Patios
Learn how to successfully use bird deterrents, which are suggested by experts in bird control, to keep birds off patios. Nobody enjoys having freshly bought patio furniture ruined by bird droppings that look like salt and pepper.
Why do Birds Poop on Your Patio Furniture?
There are several explanations for why birds might be drawn to your patio. The main culprits are the crumbs from earlier outdoor meals. Since food and water are major draws for birds, it is important to always follow proper sanitation procedures after each meal. Leaving the food and water bowls for your pets outside will also draw unwelcome birds to your patio.
Note: Before installing products, make sure all nesting materials and droppings are removed.
If the placement of shiny, gaudy items complements your alfresco or patio design aesthetic, think about doing so throughout your backyard. Flashy strips repel birds because the light irritates their eyes. You can use streamers, which are the shiny foil ones typically used for parties, or purchase bird-repelling flashing tape from most gardening stores. It is possible to hang those throwaway aluminum baking pans from tree branches. You can quickly make a few yourself by utilizing aluminum foil strips.
Another way to frighten away birds is to place lifelike replicas of larger birds, such as hawks or owls. You don’t have to have them as the focal point of your yard if that seems a little too garish for you. If other birds could see them and be scared away, you could put them somewhere on your roof, well out of sight from you and your guests. Moving your fake bird around occasionally also helps to keep them from noticing and realizing it’s a fake. Alternatively you could also use a dummy snake.
You can use the same technique with aluminum foil to deter birds from visiting any specific areas in your backyard that you want them to avoid. Put some foil under the soil or even the leaves of your plants, as birds detest pecking on foil in addition to finding it visually distracting.
While it’s lovely to hear birds chirping outside your bedroom window, it can be quite inconvenient to wake up to a patio covered in bird droppings. Fortunately, you don’t have to spend a fortune keeping your patio free of birds. Here’s what you can do:
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