Crows are uncomfortable entering an area that is changing or appears threatening. Hanging reflective objects like mylar tape that move in the wind on poles set up throughout the garden discourages crows from entering the area. Installing battery- or wind-powered plastic owls that move and make n...
Another way to keep owls away is by securely covering your chicken run with bird netting (assuming, of course, you have a chicken run — netting won’t make a difference for free-range chickens). By putting up a physical barrier between an owl and its prey, the owl will lose interest ...
Owls dine on a smorgasbord of voles, mice, and other rodents that can pester urban or suburban homeowners, as well as large insects that can wreak havoc on your garden. Orchard and vineyard operators have long appreciated owls because they don't have to add them to the payroll in exchange...
If you maintain a clean yard with a low cut grass, snakes won’t feel as comfy because they’ll be more open to attacks by their own predators such as owls. Keeping your yard clean includes keeping compost piles at a distance from your yard. You might find a snake resting between the...
So what if you don't have any owls in your yard but you want to attract some to your house? Easy, there are a few things you can do that will help. I actually hear owls in my neighborhood but they never seem to be in my yard. They always seem to be at my neighbor and now ...
There a dozens and dozens of humane, if sometimes odd, methods to keeping deer away, from mounting plastic owls on posts to peeing in your own yard. But most techniques fall into one of four categories: fencing, deer-resistant plants, spooking, and repellents. The order of that list also...
Bird feeders are another attraction for voles and should either be removed, or the ground kept very clean to keep vole numbers down. Fortunately, voles are a prime food source for many predators, such as snakes, hawks, owls, foxes, and badgers!
Okay, now onto how to keep squirrels out of the garden… Part 2. Habitat Modification Prune Branches If you have large trees around your yard, you might need to consider pruning back a few long branches to strategically reduce squirrel’s access to your home. ...
Reduce vole populations by making your yard inhospitable to these animals. Here’s how, courtesy of tips from the PennState and University of Minnesota extensions: Remove weeds, woodpiles, bird feeders, and yard debris. Mow your lawn regularly to a height of 3 to 6 inches. Clear away mulch...
Rabbits don't need to consume a lot of calories per day, so you may consider planting some rabbit-friendly greenery just for them to keep them away from the ones you don't want them to eat. That way, they get to snack when they most need it, and you get to admire the tulips you...