This article was co-authored by Elmer Bensinger and by wikiHow staff writer, Eric McClure. Elmer Bensinger is a Pest Control Specialist with Eden Advanced Pest Technologies in Spokane, Washington. With over 20 years of experience, Elmer specializes in integrated pest management and products such as insecticides and rodenticides. He studied business at South Puget Sound Community College.
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While some birds are beautiful to look at and enjoy, others are downright pesky and destructive. There are a ton of options when it comes to dealing with birds, and you can mix and match a variety of solutions to ensure that the birds get the message that your home isn’t habitable for them. Keep in mind, it’s normally illegal to disturb or physically remove a bird or their nest, so don’t just pick a nest up and remove it if you find one on/in your home.
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QuestionHow can I prevent birds from nesting in my attic?Elmer BensingerElmer Bensinger is a Pest Control Specialist with Eden Advanced Pest Technologies in Spokane, Washington. With over 20 years of experience, Elmer specializes in integrated pest management and products such as insecticides and rodenticides. He studied business at South Puget Sound Community College.
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QuestionHow can I get rid of woodpeckers?Elmer BensingerElmer Bensinger is a Pest Control Specialist with Eden Advanced Pest Technologies in Spokane, Washington. With over 20 years of experience, Elmer specializes in integrated pest management and products such as insecticides and rodenticides. He studied business at South Puget Sound Community College.
Pest Control SpecialistYou're probably going to need the help of a professional so you can figure out why the woodpeckers are pecking on your home in the first place. Also, in certain parts of the US, different species of woodpeckers are protected more than others. You may not be able to disturb them or their nest depending on where you live.
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- ↑ Elmer Bensinger. Pest Control Specialist. Expert Interview. 5 February 2021.
- ↑ https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1048&context=vpc15
- ↑ https://wildlife.tufts.edu/bird-strikes-windows/
- ↑ https://extension.missouri.edu/g9447
- ↑ https://extension.missouri.edu/g9447
- ↑ https://extension.psu.edu/controlling-birds-around-farm-buildings
- ↑ https://www.audubon.org/birds/faq#t1431n16896
- ↑ https://extension.psu.edu/controlling-birds-around-farm-buildings
- ↑ https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1048&context=vpc15
- ↑ https://www.audubon.org/birds/faq#t1431n16896
- ↑ Elmer Bensinger. Pest Control Specialist. Expert Interview. 5 February 2021.
- ↑ https://www.pests.org/get-rid-of-birds/
- ↑ https://www.massaudubon.org/learn/nature-wildlife/birds/common-bird-parasites-diseases
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To get rid of birds, hang up shiny and reflective objects around your property, like strips of aluminum foil and aluminum pans, which will scare the birds away. To stop the birds from coming back, remove any food or water sources that they might be using, like buckets of water or open trash cans. If you own a dog that likes to chase things, let it run around your property so it chases the birds away. If the birds keep coming back, you may need to use a bird repellant spray or a noise maker to get rid of them for good. To learn more deterrent strategies, such as installing bird spikes or netting, keep reading the article!