ACT Environmental Auth No: 0619 Lic No: 5084551
Termite Accred No: 5387
Birds can be a lovely part of your home with morning and evening song and the bright feathers of native parrots. But birds can also be one of the most damaging and annoying pests to have, spreading diseases and littering your home with droppings.
Unlike other kinds of pests like termites, ants or spiders, killing birds is not the recommended way to get rid of them. Many native bird species are protected and you could face heavy fines.
But there are some tried and tested ways you can make your home as unattractive to birds as possible to keep them away.
1. Remove food sources
The most common species of pest birds are seagulls and pigeons, which bring plenty of noise and droppings.
But birds go where the food is, so if you have a bird feeder full of seed outside, it could be time to retire it until the infestation moves on.
You should also make sure to clean away any leftover food from a backyard barbecue and make sure all of your bins are sealed tightly.
Another great tactic is to place netting over any fruit trees or garden beds growing edible plants.
2. Block off any roosting spaces
Pest species like pigeons and seagulls breed quickly and are always looking for places to make their nests or take refuge for the night.
This can include your roof, the eaves of your home, the boughs of trees you may have or even the garden shed.
To discourage them from taking up residence at your place, it’s crucial that you identify and then block off any spaces the birds are using.
This can be done with nets and spikes placed strategically so they’ll fly somewhere else instead of bedding down.
3. Scarecrows and sound devices
If you have a larger property, a scarecrow device could help deter pest birds. For example, you can set up a fake owl on the lawn and see if that has any impact.
There are also options for sound emitting devices, which scare the birds away. However, you’ll need to check your local regulations to see if you can use them.
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Licence# 5084551
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