But birds can become a problem if their numbers surge and the frequency of their visits increases.
Not only are the droppings unsightly, but the work involved in cleaning them up can become tiresome.
Fortunately, it is not difficult to keep birds off your porch.
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Here is what you should probably know.
What Kinds of Birds Flock to Porches
Not all birds are problematic for porch owners.
Cut strips of it and hang them up around the porch.
The breeze will blow them, which the birds find disorienting.
If you choose a sound-based repellent, try wind chimes.
As a bonus, the music they bring sounds great.
Certain smells also act as bird repellents.
For example, birds do not like citrusy smells.
Spraying some lemon oil on your porch can keep birds away.
Make your porch area pet-friendly and give your canine or feline friend a lot of porch time.
Predator Decoys
You have probably seen those owl decoys on people’s properties.
They are cheaper than pets and definitely require less care.
Spray a solution of it on areas of your porch where you know birds like to perch.
They dislike the feel of the baking soda on their feet.
Pour this solution into abottle with a spray headand shake well before spraying on porch banisters, etc.
Motion-Activated Repellents
Motion-activated repellents are a great product for repelling a number of pests, including birds.
Set one up on the lawn near your porch.
This scat is liquidy (before it fully dries) and most often light in color.
What Causes Birds to Come to a Porch?
Birds occasionally choose to nest or roost on a porch.
For example, birds use twigs, dried grass blades, and dried tree leaves to build nests.
But they will also make use of dryer lint and strings of frayed tarps.
Tree branches overhanging a porch can also attract birds to the area.
So can tall shrubs around a porch.
Food and water draw birds.
Note also that hungry birds will be drawn to many different types of food, not just bird food.
These electronic devices either run on batteries or are plugged in.
The high-pitched noise they emit drives birds away.
Problem is, if you own cats, the noise can be intolerable to them, too.
If the decoy is always in the same place, birds will eventually figure out something’s amiss.
You have a couple of options for removing bird poop from your porch.
you could also try mixing water and dish soap and scrubbing.
For tougher stains, opt for a product like Oxiclean, following package instructions.
Controlling Nuisance Blackbirds in Roosts.
