Bird Control to Keep Pest Birds Away from Lawns & Gardens

by Alex A. Kecskes

It’s that time again. Time for spring and summer garden parties. Time to invite all your friends and relatives over for those great outdoor barbeques.  Only problem is, you’ve got pest birds circling around your backyard. Last year, they pooped all over your lawn and garden. You know they’ll be back this year, just waiting for you to place your smorgasbord of snacks and edible goodies on your patio table to feast on.

But you’re a bird savvy homeowner now. You know about bird control. And this year you’re going to fight back. Not with poisons, or pellet guns or the garden hose.  No, this is the year you win the battle of pest birds. You’ve consulted with the pros—bird control experts who know how to deter pest birds, effectively and humanely.  This year, you’re going to arm yourself with the tools professional use.

Scarecrow Bird Deterrent

Pest birds don’t have a prayer of sneaking by this bad boy. Scarecrows are motion activated and any birds entering their zone of protection get a sobering blast of water to remind them this is not the yard they want to call home.  The device features a realistic looking bird-like moving head and connects in a jiffy to almost any garden hose. It covers a 1,200 square foot area that extends 35 feet out by 45 feet wide. You can even adjust a Scarecrow’s sensitivity and range to cover specific areas of your backyard.

Visual Bird Deterrents

This is a pretty inexpensive, but effective bird control strategy. Here, you’re relying on the visual intimidation factor of Flash Tape and Reflective Banners, which reflect sunlight and snap in the breeze. Also in this category are Scare Eye Diverters, large teardrop shaped plastic panels covered with big  “mock” predator eyes. Equally effective are Bird Scare Balloons, which are covered with large predator eyes. Visual bird deterrents are easy to attach to patio covers, gazebos, tree branches, or any elevated area in your backyard. The balloons can be filled partially with water to skim the surface of your pool or spa. Keep in mind that visual bird deterrents should be moved around frequently or birds will get wise to your tactic.

Sonic Bird Deterrents

Many golf courses and industrial parks use these to keep pest birds away from their lawns and gardens. If you have a big back yard, Sonic Bird Deterrents will do the trick. The scientifically designed devices broadcast bird distress and predator calls that resemble normal bird sounds to humans. They won’t irritate pets or your friends and neighbors. One sound bird deterrent system is really handy, for it has the ability to emit distress and predator calls for 22 different species of birds. This unit covers up to an acre of land and can be programmed to turn on or off at night.