Ways You Can Bird Proof Your Shed

6 Ways You Can Bird Proof Your Shed

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Ways you can bird proof your shed is a popular topic!

This is because birds like pigeons, starlings, sparrows or finches can be very difficult to keep out of your she.

Birds can make a mess nesting in your hay shed or damage the paintwork on your machinery. This is most common in open front sheds or multi-use sheds with open bays. 

It is particularly frustrating if you have tried multiple ways to deter them or scare them away. Often there is short lived success before the birds become accustomed to the deterrent.

In this article we look at six ways you can bird proof your shed – which you may not have tried before. 

We have also included links to some product suggestions such as laser repellents and visual scares. We hope this is helpful – but please note we are not affiliated with any of these companies. 

Six Ways You Can Bird Proof Your Shed

Try these 6 tips to keep birds away and prevent them from nesting in your shed.

1. Bird Spikes

While the name ‘bird spikes’ sounds ominous, these ‘spikes’ can be a good deterrent as they remove flat surfaces for perching or nesting.

These spikes are available in various sizes and configurations to suit different shed constructions such as UB rafter or Open Web Truss.  These include narrow, wide and extra wide.

There are also different spikes available for different birds like pigeons and cockatoos. 

Pestrol and Anti Bird Spikes both have a great range of products, including the adhesive required:

You can also find several cost-effective options at Bunnings, such as these Jack stainless steel spikes. 

While it is a straightforward process, the main drawback of using bird spikes on a large farm shed is the time it takes to install them. 

2. Electronic Bird Repellents

There is a large range of devices available that use audio and visual threats – such as strobe lighting – to force away pest birds effectively and humanely.

Product suggestion include the Bird Gard Strobe Light and the Bird X Strobe Light. There is likely some cost-effective options on ebay that you could trial, too. 

3. Bird Wire Or Netting

A back-to-basics option is to install bird wire, netting or any kind of fine bird-proof mesh. Installing this in the sheds trusses helps stop birds from roosting there. 

Ways You Can Bird Proof Your Shed

4. Laser Ultrasonic Deterrents

These harmless electronic lasers annoy or alarm pest birds which encourages them to seek more peaceful surroundings.

Examples include the Ultrasonic Bird Repeller by Bird Gard. It is a pricier option than some of the other suggestions on this list – but if you have already tried multiple ways to keep birds out of your shed, it might be a good option. 

You can view more Bird Gard product options, here. 
 
Bird Control Australia have similar products specifically for farms and farm sheds. View the range here – and watch the video below. 

 5. Visual scares and predator decoys.

A visual scare or decoy is often the first option to try. This is because it is simple, inexpensive and usually effective – especially in the short term.  

To prevent birds becoming accustomed to the decoys, you could try moving them around or swapping them every few months. 

Options included predator decoys like silhouettes of owls or scares such as reflective foil/mirror. 

Maintrac Group have a good range of these including: 

Alternatively, you try making simple visual scares yourself with Irri-Tape or a similar material. 

6. Gels

A quick Google search will bring up a variety of gel repellent products that can be applied to areas in the shed where the birds perch. This works by making the perch sticky and uncomfortable which discourages the birds from perching there again.

Look for a gel that is non-acidic, non-toxic and long lasting such as Bird Ban or Avithor Bird Away Gel. 

These are general and basic suggestions on ways you can keep birds out of your shed. If you have unwanted birds in your shed make sure you try some of these methods out because if a bird is not effectively repelled it will return every year.

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