How Do I Make Birds Go Away in Honolulu?
By making your local environment unattractive for birds to shelter, nest and find food.
The first step to make birds go away is to remove any food sources and close up all areas where they can roost, especially around the roof and attic. Don’t encourage birds by feeding them. If you have bird feeders, try to place them away from the house or remove them altogether.
In Hawaii, dropping and nesting materials from birds like pigeons, crows, sparrows, and sterlings can create unsanitary conditions around your home. Beyond clogged vents and missing insulation, it isn’t uncommon for birds to cause health issues related to parasites.
If you’re finding it hard to get rid of birds around your home, it is time to give bird deterrents a try or engage an expert bird control specialist. Using effective bird deterrents can prevent them from settling down on your property. That said, choosing the deterrent that works best requires studying your home’s location, environment, and the bird species you want to deter.
Not every deterrent will work for all situations. Then again, you need to minimize the impact of the method on other wildlife. Note that we wouldn’t recommend using poison to get rid of birds. Not only are such deterrents lethal, but they are also hazardous to the environment. Worst case scenario, you might land into legal trouble for using poison.
It’s best to start with the least intrusive system like visual deterrents, netting, or spikes. Let’s take a closer look at these options.
Visual Deterrents
The purpose of a visual deterrent is to trigger fear in birds. There are a lot of options that you can choose from starting with fake owls or hawks that birds consider as predators. Similarly, a realistic scarecrow emitting LED lights can mimic human presence. However, birds get used to visual stimuli making these devices ineffective. One way to make them more effective is to shift their position after every 2-3 days.
Beyond that, there are objects that birds are unfamiliar with. These include lights, dyes, reflecting tapes, hawk kites, and balloons. Some visual deterrents can work together with audio deterrents as well.
Among these options, studies conducted with reflective tapes have proven them to be more effective. These tapes snap in the wind and the additional auditory stimulus makes them more effective in scaring birds away. Other than that, flashing and rotating lights can be used to scare away birds. Hawk kites and balloons have short-term utility and birds get used to them easily.
Auditory Deterrents
Auditory deterrents like pyrotechnics and predator sounds are not the most effective options. Birds get used to the noise of shotguns and firecrackers. While predator sounds can be effective, they may have a reverse effect. Some birds may group and try to attack the predator to protect their young.
Ultrasounds are beyond the range of the human auditory system and can have some effect on birds. However, the effectiveness of birds has still not been proven.
Physical Deterrents
One effective bird control solution is to use heavy-duty netting around windows, roofs, and other overhangs to prevent them from getting access. The wire mesh can deter birds of various species and birds don’t get used to these deterrents either.
Installing metal bird spikes can also prevent birds from landing in specific areas. Creating an uneven landing surface makes it uncomfortable for birds like pigeons and seagulls to perch.
Laser Deterrents
Automatic laser deterrents mounted on roofs and poles effectively scare away birds. These devices are customizable and can be controlled remotely. Laser devices are completely silent and deliver quick results. That said, you need to exercise caution while using these devices in urban areas. Improper use of type 3B laser technology can cause eye injuries.