Effective ways to deter starlings from your garden this June
With the arrival of june, trees and shrubs begin to fruit abundantly attracting starlings to our gardens, where they feed on the produce. Starlings are undoubtedly beautiful creatures, but they are also considered pests. How can we effectively deter these birds?
2 June 2024 16:41
With the arrival of June, trees and shrubs begin to bear fruit abundantly, attracting starlings to our garden, where they feed on the fruits. Starlings are undoubtedly beautiful creatures, but they are also considered pests. How can you effectively deter these birds?
Starlings are small birds comparable in size to blackbirds. They consume both small invertebrates as well as seeds and fruits. Unfortunately, when they decide to visit our gardens, they can cause severe damage by consuming a significant portion of our crops. In this article, we will suggest how to get rid of starlings from the garden effectively.
Are starlings pests?
Starlings are omnivores. They eat fruits, seeds, and small insects. They are particularly interested in cherries, sweet cherries, strawberries, and currants. With the arrival of June, you will notice increased activity from these birds.
Experienced gardeners often consider starlings to be pests because they can destroy a large portion of crops. However, it's worth remembering that starlings also feed on small insects and larvae, which means they help us naturally get rid of many pests in the soil.
How to chase starlings away from the garden?
The only solution is to chase these birds away from our garden. How can you do it? Starlings are afraid of noise. If your garden is secluded and the noise won't disturb other residents, you can scare starlings with loud music. You can also deter them by playing recordings of sounds made by birds of prey, which are natural enemies of starlings.
Another effective solution is to use a scarecrow, similar to those used to deter sparrows. It is worth placing it on a fruit tree or right next to shrubs with ripening fruits, decorating it with old CDs or plastic bottles that make noise with every gust of wind.
You can also use protective netting, which can be bought at any gardening store, or an old curtain. The netting should be carefully draped over the trees and fruit shrubs. This will make it harder for the birds to access the fruits, and as a result, they will cause less damage.
