Read About Bird Barrier

Wild birds are great to watch, but they can become a nuisance when they start nesting on your roof and leaving droppings in your yard and on your deck. There are plenty of ways to safely keep birds from making your home theirs. Here's all you need to know about building a bird barrier.

What is a bird barrier?

A bird barrier is a device that's used to keep wild birds away from your house. Now there are certain natural bird barriers such as cats and dogs, that will keep birds from making a home in some areas around your house. However, dogs and cats can't fly, so they can't stop birds from nesting and roosting in the eves of your roof or your gutters.

People buy and construct a bird barrier when birds start to cause problems. When birds look for places to nest, they look for warm, well sheltered areas that are safe from predators. Unfortunately, the gutters of your house, attics and little areas on the outside of your house, such as small spaces between external air conditioners and the bottom of the window, are the perfect place for birds to nest.

Does a bird barrier hurt birds?

Some bird barriers, such as barriers that use electric shocks, can hurt birds, but for the purpose of this article, we're only going to discuss a bird barrier that won't harm the birds.

What kind of bird barrier should I get?

One viable type of bird barrier is the spike. Spikes - either metal or plastic - can be attached to open drains, ledges, pipes, chimneys and other outside areas of your house. They stick in the air and cross over the open area, such as the ledge, which prevents birds from landing in that area. These are great to use on ledges where birds frequently land and as a result, sit and make messes on the side of your house or building. This type of bird barrier is great for larger birds.

Bird nets are another effective bird barrier. This bird barrier comes in a variety of sizes and literally is a net that can be spread tightly against an area where the bird might roost to keep it out. Most bird nets are constructed so they don't deteriorate with age or the elements.

If you're really having trouble with birds and you want to remove them from the area, you can get a bird trap as a bird barrier. Bird traps require a lot more attention than the other two bird barriers and they require you to actually face the animal, which might not be your cup of tea. This bird barrier comes in a variety of sizes and can accommodate small, medium or large birds.