If you tend to a farm or a garden, you already know having birds in the area can be beneficial. Many species, like chickadees and hummingbirds, minimize the presence of harmful insects as well as pollinate flowers and vegetables. However, other kinds eat the seeds you’ve sown and any other fruits or grains. If you want to reduce the likelihood of these destructive types appearing, here are a few farm supplies and strategies that have proven to be effective. 

What Can You Use to Deter Birds?

1. Mesh

Available as stiff metal screens, flexible metal cloth, or plastic netting, mesh may be one of the most direct ways to protect your plants. These sheets are easy to set-up and can cover a wide area, so whatever layout you have in your farm or garden, the mesh can accommodate it.

When choosing your materials, always consider the weave of the mesh; for example, a tighter weave is useful if you have seedlings or are still waiting for them to emerge, but that level of protection is not as needed as they grow.

2. Noisemakers

To ward birds off in the first place, you can also try electronic noisemakers. You can find a variety of them at farm supply stores, each with a unique sound that’s engineered for different species. As you might expect, they can be loud, so if you don’t live in a rural area, you may be infringing on your neighbors’ comfort levels. 

3. Visual Tricks

Finally, don’t discount the efficacy of a scarecrow, plastic owl statue, or any other visual decoy. Just make sure to move them around your property now and then; if they’re in one place for too long, the birds will catch on.

Suspending shiny objects, like Mylar streamers or old CDs and DVDs, from a clothesline or post can also do the trick. Every time they sway in the breeze and reflect sunlight, the birds will either get distracted or fearful that a potential threat is nearby. 

If you need these items or any other type of farm supplies, head to Carhart Feed & Seed Co in Dove Creek, CO. Since 1979, they’ve served farmers, ranchers, and gardeners throughout the area. They’re known for their wide range of products, knowledgeable staff, and reliable customer service. Read some glowing customer reviews online. If you have any questions, call 970) 677-2233 today.