Birds perform important functions that help us and our yards however birds can also cause problems on our property including nest building in gutter systems.
Birds making nests in gutters.
Don t make it easier and faster for them by having materials ready for them to use.
Like what i said birds nest on your eaves because it s a comfortable spot.
Decoys like plastic owls snakes and similar creatures that scare birds may be enough to keep your gutters bird free.
Bird nests are one of the most common ways that gutters get backed up blocked and even damaged.
Leaf guard installation.
However these same nests can cause horrible clogs in your gutters that will eventually cause leaks and even breaks if they stick around too long.
Remove leaves twigs and other materials.
What you have to do is to make it uncomfortable.
Certain bird species finches starlings and house sparrows look for confined areas to set up a nest.
If a bird does manage to do this at least debris will stay on top of the gutter and won t clog it.
Make your gutter unfriendly for birds.
7 ways to get rid of birds nesting in gutters and stop them from coming back.
The problem is that when birds find a comfortable place to stay they decide to build nests.
Animals including birds are an important part of our ecosystem.
One trick is to use the bird b gone product but you can also install spikes or use sticky gel to make the surface inconducive to nesting.
Then rise out the gutters with a garden hose.
Birds squirrels and some small rodents usually enjoy gutters because of the relative safety and the enclosed space for them to make a sturdy nest.