People living on the upper floors in multi-storey buildings or in private houses may face such a problem as the presence of birds under the roof. They can cause significant discomfort to a person, and even carry a danger. In this article, we will consider several effective options for how to get rid of sparrows under the roof of a house.
Why is this neighborhood dangerous?
Feathered neighbors can be very annoying. It is enough that they constantly run around the roof, grind their paws, make all kinds of sounds and make their nests. The constant roar, noise, singing and feces of such neighbors greatly complicate a person’s life. However, this can still be experienced, but if the birds decided to make nests and breed their offspring under the roof, this can lead to serious problems.
During nesting, birds raise a lot of dust, which in turn is dangerous to human health. Fungi and bacteria that they carry are also dangerous. They can be kept on paws or feathered feces.
Many modern people's homes are insulated with special materials that must breathe in order to fulfill their functions and long service life. Sparrows, swallows or pigeons during the arrangement of their nests under the roof of the house disrupt natural ventilation, which leads to the formation of condensation and the destruction of the material. In addition, a violation of ventilation also leads to premature destruction of roof structures, not to mention a violation of air circulation in the apartment.
Summing up, we can say that the habitat of people is in no way suitable for the habitation of birds. Next, consider how to get rid of sparrows and other birds.
Studded mesh
Starting the fight with uninvited guests, it should be borne in mind that actions should be aimed solely at scaring away birds, but not at all to extermination. Destroying and destroying feathered nests is punishable by law.
So, if sparrows are wound under the roof, how to get rid of them? Consider below. In this case, you need a mesh with vertical wedges made of polycarbonate or metal. This structure will not allow birds to sit on the roof.
If the birds settled under the roof, then this device must be installed on the cornice. It should be noted that the interval between the wedges depends on the size of the annoying bird. If it is, for example, sparrows, then the net should be finer.
It is also necessary to periodically clean the net from contamination, because the sheen of the metal itself also repels birds.
Scarecrow
Another problem is birds in the courtyards of private houses. How to get rid of sparrows in the yard? To do this, you can build a scarecrow.
Make it simple enough. It is necessary to put together two boards in the form of a cross. Hang on top of old clothes. A pumpkin, an old pot, or a bag full of rags will do for a head. You can decorate this business with a hat.
However, this method is not as effective as we would like. Sparrows eventually get used to such a watchman and willingly side by side with him.
If sparrows bother in a multi-storey building, you can use various plastic scarecrows sold in pet stores. They can be in the form of owls, snakes, coyotes and other animals that are feared by annoying feathered neighbors.
Domestic predator
How to get rid of sparrows if they have already made a nest in the attic or under the ledge? Get a cat. It will be enough for several uninvited visits by a predator to the house to sparrows and they will leave their habitat.
However, one must not forget to take care of the safety of the domestic predator. Strong mosquito nets must be installed on the windows so that the pet does not fall out of the window, hunting for birds flying by.
In addition, the cat sitting in the window will be a natural scarecrow for sparrows.
Sparkling objects
As already mentioned, birds are afraid of shiny objects, unless of course they are magpies. For sparrows, bright reflections are an effective deterrent.
In order to get rid of sparrows as unwanted neighbors, take aluminum foil and cut it into long strips. These tapes need to be hung where the accumulation of birds is not particularly desirable: in the courtyard, in the attic, on the roof.
For more advanced fighters with birds in stores for summer residents special gels are sold that glow in the sun. This tool is well suited for those who live on the upper floors of buildings. It is enough just to put the gel on the ledge and the "thing in the hat."
Shine and sound
In addition to the previous method, cans can be used. Beer or soda drinks containers are great. They must be cut so that the internal sparkling part becomes visible. Then collect a garland from them or simply hang several cans together.
In the wind, this structure will make scaring sounds for sparrows. And the shiny part of the cans will create glare in the sun.
Scaring sounds
About how to get rid of sparrows and other birds in one fell swoop will tell sellers of special devices that distribute sounds that signal birds about danger and anxiety.
Also, such devices specialize in the sounds of natural enemies of birds. Hearing them, they transmit information about the impending predator to their fellow tribesmen, and the birds leave their nesting place.
These devices can also operate at an ultrasonic frequency that is unpleasant for birds and they prefer to leave the range of these sounds. In this case, you must be careful, as pets can hear this device, which will be as unpleasant for them as for birds.
Patience
If none of the above methods on how to get rid of sparrows under the roof did not help, then only one remains - patience. Many who have encountered this problem are advised to simply wait out this period. If the birds made a nest under the roof, it means that they brought out the chicks, and when they want to eat, then there is an uncomfortable loud squeak and tweet. Many residents claim that as soon as the chicks grow up, the entire family will leave the nesting site.
In addition, comparing different birds according to how much trouble and inconvenience they cause, sparrows and blue-eyed birds are considered the least evil of all birds that can ruin people's lives.