How to Get Rid of Screeching Owls
Some owl species, such as the barn owl and the Western screech owl, can make a loud screeching noise. Often used to find a mate, this screeching resembles the sound of a female in pain. Owls that set up shop near your home can quickly become a nuisance, because they are nocturnal and their noise can keep you up at night. There are various measures you can take to get rid of owls so that you don't miss out on your well-needed rest. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Block access to outbuildings that owls frequent. Close the doors and windows and seal off or cover any openings that can be used as an entrance into the building.
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Remove old trees that have holes in them and trees with dense foliage, because these attract owls. If removal is not optional, thin out the trees to make them less appealing to owls. Remove poles that can serve as perching sites for owls.
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Attach metal spikes to perching sites that owls frequent. If owls can't land and perch, they will move to another location.
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Remove food sources so they are out of reach of owls. If you have free-running birds such as chickens and ducks, move them indoors at night. This may discourage owls and force them to move to another area.
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Fire a shotgun loaded with blanks or shell crackers into the air near areas where owls perch. Once approximately 100 yards in the air, the firecrackers explode and scare off the owls.
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Place a scarecrow on your property to mimic human activity, which helps repel owls. Combine several scaring methods for the best results. Move the scarecrow, and the location from which you shoot the gun, frequently. If you don't, the owls will get used to them and these methods become will ineffective.
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Tips & Warnings
Federal and state laws protect owls. Harming, trapping or killing them is illegal and requires a permit issued by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
References
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