Crows are very intelligent birds, and that’s probably why getting rid of them is very difficult. They quickly learn to do amazing things like opening the lid of a garbage can to easily find their food. Despite these good points, we must admit that they are noisy and some people cannot stand them. Here are 10 tips to keep them away from you!
Secure your trash cans and close them
You should know that crows are very clever and find a way to rummage through the waste contained in your garbage bags. They can even open a bin with their beak or take advantage of a small piece of bag sticking out.
Close your garbage cans hermetically with a padlock for example. Secure them to prevent the crows from turning them over.
Hide and cover the compost
The latter is also an inexhaustible source of food for these omnivorous birds. They devour in fact everything that is within their reach. Either put it in a well closed container and out of sight, or you cover the compost heap by surrounding it with fine wire mesh and putting on top. It is best to keep the container tightly closed.
The repellent tape
This accessory is as useful for crows as it is for pigeons. It comes in the form of a silver band that shimmers and scares birds.
It can be used on railings, near fruit trees, on your balcony or patio. There are several models with varying efficiency. It is valid to protect its crops, its vegetable garden and its ornamental garden as well as fruit trees.
CDs hanging in the trees
If you have old CDs or DVDs, this is a good way to scare away crows, crows, and other birds. Hang them in trees with a rope, on your balcony or patio. It then projects light reflections that they do not appreciate and which frighten them.
Aluminum plates
It is an alternative to CDs which also works perfectly. It is based on the same principle. You have them everywhere to scare away birds and crows of course. You hang them from a rope or the end of a stick.
The ultrasonic scarer
It is a very efficient and fast way to keep these unwanted people away. However, you have to choose your device carefully, because not all of them work for birds. Educate yourself to find the device that is perfect and that offers good value for money. The best is to benefit from several frequencies according to the types of birds to be kept away. It is a safe and ecological repellent, with Flash Led it is even more effective.
Anti-bird woodpecker
These picks are practical, because they can be placed anywhere: in the garden, at the edge of the windows, on the gutters… They must be chosen well for maximum efficiency.
The net
It helps protect your crops, fruits and vegetables and even your flowers from crows. Install them just before the fruits and vegetables start to ripen. Take fine stitches for more efficiency.
Plastic bags
Plant poles on your land and tie plastic bags. The noise with the wind keeps crows and other birds away. Put in cans if the noise of the plastic is not enough.
Cut dead branches
If you live in the countryside, you have certainly noticed that crows tend to congregate on the branches of trees. By cutting dead branches, they have less space. Do a big spring cleaning to avoid leaving them hiding places.
Do not hesitate to use several tips at the same time
By mixing several tips, you more easily keep crows away.
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