Keep birds off your deck and where they belong with these ideas!
Birds are lovely creatures, but if you prefer birds to stay away from your yard, particularly where you like to sit, then you can find plenty of ways to keep them at bay. If your backyard birds are pooping on your deck or damaging it in general, here is how to keep birds away from your deck.
Don’t Have Bird Baths or Bird Seed
Birds will come if there is food and water. If your backyard does not have these things, then it is less likely to get bird visitors. If you would still like them to visit but don’t want them on your deck, keep the bird bath and feeder as far from your deck as possible.
Keep Birds Away with Reflective Decorations
Reflective, moving things make birds anxious. You can deflect them from your deck with mirrors and reflective, spinning outdoor decorations like pinwheels and streamers. Mirrors can be small and decorative or floor-length to make your deck feel even bigger. Be sure to keep mirrors out of direct sunlight!
Scare Them Away with Wind Chimes
Wind chimes can be both reflective and noisy, which are both traits that scare birds away. Small birds will fly away at the sound of loud noises or sudden movements. Wind chimes are a popular decorative option to try out.
Set up Plastic Birds of Prey
If soothing wind chimes don’t work, you could try a more sinister tactic: fake birds of prey. You can set up bird of prey decoys in strategic points in your yard, including one on your deck, to keep other birds away.
Use a Solid Cover Over Your Deck
If you are most concerned about what can fall onto your deck from above, such as bird droppings, pollen, rain, and harsh UV rays, then a deck covering is your answer. It could be a pergola, awning, etc. If you are still worried about any animals coming onto the deck, a screened porch enclosure could be it.
Create Strong Aromas
Birds do not like strong smells. Make your backyard deck a dwelling for people and a bane for birds with peppermint or lemon essential oil diffusers. You can also keep them away with tasty grilled food with garlic and cayenne pepper seasoning.
Use a Bird Repellent Product
If all else fails, a screened porch is really the best way to keep birds out of your outdoor living space. Otherwise, a commercially sold bird-repellent product would be an effective last resort.
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