Bird Repellent 101

When you hear the word pest you typically think of rodents and unwanted insects such as: rats, roaches, flies, and more. Birds are not usually on the forefront of our minds when we think of pests but they definitely can prove to be just as annoying, and when that happens, we are forced to find a suitable solution.

When looking for just the right product to repel your property from birds, there are a number of things to consider. First, what type of bird is attacking your property? What type or species of bird is important to know because the type of repellent you choose to purchase and its rate of effectiveness is directly linked to what type of bird you’re dealing with. Secondly, what type of product are you looking for? There are a number of repellent types to choose from, from spikes, to nets, to sprays and so on. It’s up to you as the consumer to choose what repellent is right for you and your particular situation. Thirdly, are you looking for a product that will simply get the job done or are you more eco-friendly/concerned with being as humane as possible in finding a solution? This is an important thought to ponder considering products such as bird spikes which will indeed get the job done but with bloody results compared to products that have been clinically-proven to be humane and yet prove to be just as effective. Finally, are you willing to pay out of pocket or would a home-based solution be more your taste? As serious as a bird problem may be you don’t necessarily have to spend all of your extra bucks on getting rid of them, there are plenty of forums, message boards, etc. that give people looking for a solution to their bird problem quality suggestions and recommendations that can be made right at home.

If considering purchasing repellents, you should know there are several leaders in the industry: Bird-X, Bird-B-Gone, and Flock Fighters. What differentiates Bird-X from the other two companies is their commitment to providing humane bird control products. For the sake of brevity i’ll focus on Bird-X and their best-selling products. Bird-X produces Bird Proof Gel which is perfect for lightweight bird problems—usually experienced by homeowners, renters, and such. Bird-X’s Bird Proof Gel can be applied for use indoors or outdoors, targeting such areas as ledges, beams, sills, rafters, and much more. The Bird Proof Gel has proven to be effective without causing any physical harm to our fondly feathered friends.

If you’re a business owner with fowler issues, you might want to consider Bird-X’s Bird Shield.The Bird Shield is a concentrated biodegradable repellent spray that deters birds from farms, orchards, commerical buildings and office spaces, as well as homes. This product is comprised of ingredeients that can be used safely amongst crops and is said to repel birds from nesting. But perhpas you’re looking to take the D-I-Y route and conjure up your own home remedy for repelling troublesome birds, if so, there’s said to be an easy solution if you’re willing to give it a try.

Gardeners everywhere seem to proudly boast chile pepper spray as an effective means of getting rid of havoc wreaking birds. Simply crush chile peppers into a gallon of water and set out in the sun for a few days. After steeping your potion, strain it into a spray bottle and spray as much as you’d like over your plants, crops, etc. This is said to be just the scare tactic birds need to understand that your property is off limits.

I hope this information proves helpful for anyone suffering from such issues, if so, don’t fret about your problem, take action! Remember you have options and solutions and they’re all just a click away.

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