Home Remedies to Keep Anaheim Birds Away

Birds are colorful attractive animals when observed but, when they enter your homes they become a pest. They build nests and roost on signs, hangings, ledges, roofs, attics etc. Their droppings are a nuisance and can accumulate causing health hazards. Bird droppings also contain uric acid and their accumulation can cause structural damage to the building. Bird related diseases and parasites can be transmitted by them. The bird species have many varieties but Anaheim birds found commonly near human dwellings are pigeons, sparrows and starlings. Depending on the location there are other birds also encountered. Some birds are seasonal and move away with seasons but some have to be forced to leave. Pigeons are many and are found in large numbers. They have got quite used to human environment and build nests everywhere. They also collect in unoccupied buildings and old roofs and make the place not habitable for people. A popular method to get rid of birds is by scaring them away and using deterrents.



Scaring California birds away
Scarecrows have been used by people since ages. Scarecrows and decoys of owls, snakes and other predators can be used to scare them. It is essential to move them often, replace and rotate them. Birds get used to them if they are static. Scarecrows are also moved and sometimes altering the attire works. Shiny and reflective materials can also be hung. They must be loosely suspended and have space to rotate or move. They reflect light and startle birds when they move. Old CD disks can also be hung and have the same reaction. Loud noises and sounds of startled bird cries have also found to be effective. This may however be a nuisance to you if you have to use it often. A pet dog or cat at home also frightens Anaheim birds away.

Deterrents
Repellents like spraying ledges with ammonia, vinegar or powdered naphthalene balls act as deterrents. Sticky sprays on ledges prevent a bird from landing. Bird spikes can be installed on potential perching and roosting areas. Weatherproof strings tied from one end to the other where a pigeon wants to roost imbalances them. Nylon or plastic netting can be installed in and around the garden or trees. Netting is also needed to close vents and other openings. Holes in buildings must be filled with copper mesh or steel wool and then boarded. Caulk is not good for filling as birds peck them out.

Other measures to prevent California birds coming is to stop feeding them and also keep other sources of food like garbage cans well secured. Food mixed with pepper, chili powder or cayenne also are unappealing and birds move over to other places where food is easily available. If a bird enters your home it is best to keep a window or door open for it to fly out and then shut them. Lethal methods like poisoning or shooting must be avoided as some Anaheim birds are protected and you may have to face legal problems. If bird menace is difficult to handle avian experts can be contacted.

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