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How to Get Rid of Birds Permanently

Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Related Tags: birds | nests | spikes | traps | house
 

Instructions

Things You’ll Need:

  • Bird spikes
  • Aluminum strips
  • Bird traps
  • Bird repellent
  • Step 1:
    Stop feeding the birds. If you're in the habit of putting out bird seed or bread, stop. If they're not getting free food, birds will be less likely to hang around your house or build nests there.
  • Step 2:
    Install sets of bird spikes on any flat surface the birds are using for roosting or nesting. Although these spikes are unsightly, they will effectively keep birds from landing or building nests there. Make sure your spikes are adequate to the birds you're seeing. Spikes built for large birds won't stop small ones.
  • Step 3:
    Hang aluminum strips along your house in places you've seen birds. These strips will scare off many bird species and keep them from landing on your house.
  • Step 4:
    Scare birds away every time you see them. Make loud noises or throw something in their direction.
  • Step 5:
    Get a cat or two. Having natural predators around will discourage birds from nesting near your home.
  • Step 6:
    Set bird traps for birds that are coming back persistently. When you capture birds, keep them in the traps and drive them far away from your house to release them. Chances are they'll find another place to hang out.
  • Step 7:
    Prevent future nests and bird populations by using a sprayable bird repellent. Although bird repellents aren't guaranteed to work, they may keep birds away from your house in the future.
  • Step 8:
    If birds have left nests behind in the past, destroy the nests when they leave. Birds are less likely to return if they don't have nests waiting for them.

Tips & Warnings

  • Destroying a nest of baby birds is cruel and inhumane. Destroy nests before the bird lays eggs, or after the baby birds leave.If you cannot get rid of your birds, consider doing research on them and living with them by learning to appreciate their songs and personalities.
  • Bird poisons are illegal in many districts.Killing birds is illegal in most regions and not recommended as a solution to your bird problem.

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