Usually, all kinds of insects are responsible for the destruction of fruit crops, such as cherries, raspberries, currants, sweet cherries or blueberries. Fruit seedlings are also particularly often the victims of snails without a shell, the so-called slugs. But it can happen that our crops become the target of birds. What can we do to make them leave our crops alone? And most importantly: How to do it in a way that is safe for birds?
Homemade way for birds in the garden. They will stop eating fruit
Aluminum foil comes to the rescue. Just cut it into pieces (approx. 20-30 cm) and hang it on the branches of trees and fruit bushes. As it floats in the wind, it will make a characteristic rustling sound and reflect the sun’s rays. The characteristic, rustling sound scares away birds. It suggests that the area is dangerous.
Light reflections, which are created as a result of light being reflected by it, have a similar effect. They irritate birds, making them feel threatened. They will avoid places where they are exposed to stimuli. This is a very effective, cheap and proven method. However, unlike some modern solutions, such as chemical agents, it is safe for birds.
Aluminum foil is most often used to store food. But not everyone knows that it can also be used in the garden/Illustrative photo Shutterstock/Feng Yu
TIP! In the case of shrubs, it is worth spreading pieces of aluminum foil around. We can also wrap it around branches or tree trunks. In addition, aluminum foil does not pose a threat to pets or children, so it is worth using it before reaching for much more expensive and definitely less safe solutions.
What birds eat fruit from the garden?
Certain species in particular enjoy the fruit in our gardens. If you notice an increased presence of these birds in your garden, a red flag should go off.
- Starlings. They usually feed in large groups, which causes the fruit to disappear from the bushes at a surprising rate.
- Scythes. We see these black guys in gardens most often. They most like to eat blueberries, cherries, raspberries and currants.
- Thrushes. They are very agile and can strip the bush branches of fruit in a very short time.
- Jays. Although they usually live in the forest, they sometimes visit crops. They simply adore small berries.
Source: Gazeta
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