There are many benefits to attracting wildlife to your yard, but in some cases, the cons outweigh the pros. For apartment dwellers, birds’ flocking to your balcony means weekends spent cleaning up their business.
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Thankfully, there’s a really simple solution that will keep the birds at bay – and your balcony clean: a fake owl.
Priced just under $30, these nifty bird scarers should do the trick.
Possum Bird Scarer Owl, $28.90, Catch
Garden Now Sensor Owl Deterrent, $26.23, Amazon
How does a fake owl scare birds?
Birds are normally afraid of owls, making them the perfect deterrent.
That said, a study conducted at Linfield College in Oregon concluded they only work for a limited time – especially when food is involved.
How to improve the effectiveness of a fake owl
However, there are some things you can do to improve the effectiveness of your plastic owl.
According to Sciencing, placing the owl in a natural setting is likely to be more effective. As owls don’t like to be seen, it’s more realistic for other birds.
In addition, moving your owl every day will also help create the allure of a real owl. Go out and give it a go! What do you have to lose?
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