How to Get Rid of Pesky Birds During Mating Season
Wild birds can be beautiful and enjoyable to watch. However, during their mating season they can become territorial and destructive. Blackbirds will dive-bomb and geese will boldly charge at those who dare come too close to their nest; swallows can leave a sticky mess of mud and debris on the walls of houses. For those that would like to deter these breeding season activities, there are several steps you can take before the nest building begins. By preventing nests in unwanted locations, the birds will move on to more suitable sites. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Identify the location of a potential nest site. You can do this by observing the activities of the birds, particularly where they are focusing their attention.
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Prevent the birds from entering through vents or holes in your house. This can be done by using hardware cloth or other screening material to cover vents or the tops of chimneys.
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Use scare tactics to further discourage the birds. Balls and other toys that float will discourage ducks and geese from landing in your pool. Hanging shiny streamers and fake owls at the potential nest sites will scare away songbirds and swallows.
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Hose down nests that are in the process of being built. This should only be done if there aren't any eggs in the nest.
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Tips & Warnings
To prevent birds from becoming a nuisance during mating season, these steps should be taken in late winter or early spring for best results. The time of nesting will vary, depending on your climate. Preventing the nest from being build is the most effective measure of deterring birds from moving in during mating season. Once a nest is built, most birds will return year after year.
In the United States, all native birds are federally protected. It is against federal law to harm native birds or their eggs. This is why preventing the nest building is the best and most effective way to deal with pesky birds during their mating season.
