Sunflowers are a great low maintenance flower to grow, which yields a tasty snack for birds when it’s time to harvest. In reality, you may find that birds often get to your seeds before you have the chance to harvest.…
There are a lot of factors that go into producing a successful and bountiful harvest from your fruit trees. One of the more exhausting tasks can often be keeping local wildlife from stealing the fruits of your labor—literally. Bird netting is among one of the most common bird repellent methods. While it has been proven to be effective, fruit tree netting isn’t without its fair share of problems, either.
Before you purchase expensive rolls of netting, compare the pros and cons of bird netting to determine if this tactic is right for you.
Summertime is peak sweet corn season, which means it’s also the prime time for birds to eat away the hard work you’ve put in to grow corn crops. Looking for ways to protect corn seedlings or protect existing crops? Keep…
Growing cherry trees requires a lot of patience, but the reward is worthwhile. As many fruit growers will tell you, your greatest enemy will soon be flocking to your trees: birds. Birds like starlings and sparrows are notorious for eating cherries just before they are ripe enough to pick. To help alleviate the stress from birds, here are a few simple methods to protect cherry trees from birds.
Tired of having birds lounging in your pool? Maybe they’re leaving a mess on your patio or deck? Once the weather warms up, you may notice more activity in your backyard from unwanted guests. Below you can find some helpful…
