Absolute Bird Control

Why Your Home and Garden need Bird Control

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

Article: When Gardening Efforts Go to the Birds

When Gardening Efforts go to the Birds

It’s a sign the times, edible backyard gardens are on the rise. In 2008 the garden writers association reported that 39% of people they surveyed with backyards were planning on growing vegetables in the next year. That’s almost double the increase of a typical year. Some are calling these the new “victory gardens” in response to rising food prices, and growing food safety issues.

 

One of the biggest challenges these gardeners will face are pests. Concerted efforts in the garden can lead to disappointment if pests are not properly addressed on time. It’s no wonder then that pesticides are a garden center staple, many carrying an arsenal of pest control products, solutions for snails, spiders, aphids, deer, you can find it all… but what about pest birds?

 

It may be hard to image why anyone would want to repel a bird. Birds are one of Mother Nature’s most diverse, intelligent species & inviting birds into garden spaces can be very rewarding. In fact, most centers make sure to stock bird baths, houses, and even bird seed.

 

But ask a home owner who just lost a substantial amount of the blueberries or cherries they planted, or someone who has trouble keeping birds away from their grass seed, and they will undoubtedly agree; birds are a force to be reckoned with in the garden.

 

Birds have presented themselves as a formidable garden foe for ages.  In fact the first mention of a “scarecrow” was found in the year 712 in the “Kojiki” known to be the oldest surviving book in Japan.  It’s no surprise then that many backyard gardeners have experienced the disappointment of working hard all season, only to have the birds gobble up the fruits of their labor, literally. After tending the soil, planting the seeds, nourishing the plants, and repelling the common pests, birds can swoop in for the prize. The situation is common with many gardeners, and farmers, whether its blueberries, broccoli, ground seed, or other backyard edibles.

 

Question of the Week: Crows / Ravens

Question / Bird Problem:
Large black birds are ruining our pool, deck & cars. please help!!

Answer:
You might consider our Bird Chase Super sonic. Its an outdoor sound deterrent meant for treating large open spaces. The unit can be programmed by pest bird, and is weatherproof. The Super Sonic can cover between 1-5 acres. Otherwise, you might think about treating each area. Are the birds in the pool, or sitting around the ledges? We have a motion activated sprinkler called the scarecrow that would deter birds from a pool area. Every time motion is sensed, the scarecrow will spray a stream of water. On the deck, you could think about using the bird gel or bird spikes to prevent the birds from landing. on beams or ledges.