Birds in the garden create a special atmosphere of comfort and peace.
However, experienced gardeners are well aware of the damage these birds can cause to fruits.
Therefore, it is worth remembering a method for protecting fruits from birds, which will surprise you with its simplicity and at the same time effectiveness, says Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .
Traditional methods of protection
There are many traditional ways to protect fruits from birds. The most popular include:
- use of mesh or foil;
- installation of scarecrows;
- spraying chemical repellents and more.
However, many of these methods are ineffective, require constant maintenance, or can be expensive.
What is better to use?
So, what is the incredible trick that guarantees crop protection from birds? The answer is simple: it is an owl statue. And here many may be surprised, because at first glance the owl statue does not have any serious effect.
Psychological effect
Owls are natural predators for many bird species, so their presence creates a psychological barrier for other birds. Birds, seeing an owl, sense danger and prefer to avoid the area where it is located to avoid the risk of being eaten.
Efficiency
Many gardeners around the world confirm the effectiveness of this method. Installing an owl statue in the garden has reduced bird attacks on crops to zero or close to zero.
This is a simple and inexpensive solution that gives amazing results. Of course, the statue will have to be moved to other places occasionally.
If it is installed in one place for a long time, sooner or later the birds will get used to it and stop reacting to it.
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Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
