How to Get Rid of Birds Off Your Property

Many find bird-watching an enjoyable activity and actually encourage birds to enter their property; however, if the birds start to damage the home or inflict harm to pets, fast removal is imperative. Since birds are a part of nature and free to fly wherever they choose, it can be difficult to keep them off your property. Fortunately, there are a few ticks to keep the birds away.

Things You'll Need

  • Predatory action spinning arm deterrent
  • Spray deterrent
  • Bird repellent ribbon
  • Bird netting
  • Bird spikes
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Instructions

    • 1

      Eliminate any food source, states Birddeterrents.org. Remove any trash or debris on your property and securely cover all trashcans or bins with tight-fitting lids. If the birds cannot find food, they will likely go elsewhere to search.

    • 2

      Place a predatory action spinning arm bird deterrent on your property. Similar to the idea of a scarecrow, this type of deterrent scares birds away with the use of a fake predatory bird, such as an owl, and a spinning action. The fake bird sits on top of a long arm and spins when a bird comes close.

    • 3

      Obtain a deterrent that sprays water to keep the birds away. Birddeterrents.org suggests a type of deterrent that will omit a strong spray of water for five seconds when activated by a bird.

    • 4

      Use bird repellent ribbon to keep birds off your property. Bird repellent ribbon contains a holographic surface that reflects and typically scares birds away.

    • 5

      Place bird netting under the eaves of your home to prevent nesting. In addition, apply bird spikes to your roof or chimney to keep them from landing on your home.