Why Your Home and Garden Need Bird Control
Why Your Home and Garden Need Bird Control
by Arlene Connolly
Not everyone is aware that more than 60 human diseases are related to birds and their droppings, and some of them can even be fatal to humans. When birds cause damage to your home, they leave ugly stains, cause the structure to deteriorate, and may also lessen the value of your property. In addition, experienced home owners can tell you that the repairs, maintenance and clean-up from their invasions can be quite expensive, and humane bird control provided by Bird-B-Gone is a preventive measure you can take to keep expenses down.
Some reasons for using bird control around your home
Woodpeckers can severely damage wood homes, siding and shingles, and Canada geese can ruin your lawn. (They can also make quite a mess of your property if they are not controlled.) Blackbirds and starlings can eat the fruit and vegetables you cultivate so carefully in order to economize and feed your family well, and the great blue heron will go after the fish in your pond, if you have one.
Pigeons are generally considered to be “the number one bird pest” in America, their numbers are increasing, and their nesting instincts are strong. They usually mate for life, live in communal flocks that travel together, and tend to seek locations where adequate food and shelter can be found. To deter them, try installing a post-and-wire system that also makes a potential landing unstable for seagulls and larger birds.
Taking control of the situation
As you plan your strategy, remember that pest birds can be very determined in finding what they want and need. Since they seek out roosts and nesting places where they will feel comfortable and content, you want to make your home and garden unappealing and unwelcoming to them without causing them any harm. . You should also know that Bird-B-Gone, Inc. sets the standard for modern bird control, their products are humane and easy to install, and they require no maintenance. If pest birds have been returning to your home and garden for many years or the problem you face is especially severe, you will probably want to use a combination of their fine products to solve it and keep the pest birds away.
You can choose from many options for complete bird control
Sound deterrents are often used to ward off starlings, blackbirds, pigeons, woodpeckers and other pest birds. Eventually, they will become used to hearing one repetitious sound, and you will want to select a device that features the sounds of predators and birds in distress with variations. Bird Chase Supersonic uses state-of-the art technology to provide easy volume adjustment, and it is also an inexpensive way to protect your home and garden. The system’s rigid construction makes it resistant to sun and weather, and you can adapt this device to suit your particular needs. It provides the distress calls of 22 types of birds and comes with an internal speaker, you can also connect four external speakers to the system to increase your coverage area up to 6-acres. The Bird Chase Supersonic can be used in your garden to keep pest birds from destroying your precious plants.
Visual Bird Control devices can help do the job
Visual devices are used to repel many types of pest birds, and they must involve movement in order to be effective. For example, The Bird-B-Gone Balloon is an “inflatable scare device” that confuses and deters birds with its lifelike predator markings and eyes they will automatically tend to avoid as they move on to a more favorable location.
The Bird-B-Gone Diverter has an iridescent foil eye to protect your home from birds during the day and a glow-in-the-dark back to keep them away when the sun goes down. You can also use flash tape, made from iridescent red foil, to create what bird control experts call “an optical distraction zone” to do the job. Use the diverter on the sides of your home to scare pest woodpeckers away. They are also ideal to use in trees to keep the pest birds out.
Some devices make it difficult for pest birds to land
Roost inhibitors, which are quite effective in keeping birds away from roofs, beams, ledges and other surfaces, are probably the best-known methods of bird control, and they include spikes and netting. Bird spikes are available from Bird-B- Gone in two varieties and various colors and sizes to suit every need and situation. Made from unbreakable polycarbonate, the plastic bird spikes are extra strong and rigid; also available are marine-grade stainless steel bird spikes. The polyethylene knotted netting in Bird-B-Gone’s product line is a favorite with architects because of its durability in all kinds of weather conditions. It keeps out all species of birds; ideal for use protecting fruit trees and eaves of homes.
The solar bird repeller sweeps birds away with its 5-foot radius rotating “arms”. Birds see the rotating “arms” and go elsewhere to land. It comes with two 2.5-foot telescopic rods, a solar panel that powers the motor, and three AA rechargeable batteries for extended operation during dark periods. The solar bird repeller is great for patios, on patio furniture and boats.
For more information, visit www.birdbgone.com.
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Bird-B-Gone Inc. is the leading manufacturer of affordable and effective bird control products.
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