Awnings are wonderful for sun rain and wind protection making them a perfect nesting site for pesky birds.
How to keep birds out of your awning.
Birds will build nests on awnings because they are easy to rest on.
This specialized netting can be purchased at home and garden stores.
Use a motion activated sprinkler.
Placing bird netting over your awning will make it difficult for birds to land and help to keep them away from your awning.
Decorate with scare tactics.
The mess they leave behind can be damaging.
If you do choose netting however it is very important to make sure that it is properly installed so as not to trap birds and make the situation worse.
This nontoxic material irritates the birds with its tacky.
Protect your patio with nestaway foam barriers that discreetly fill the gap between the beam and the awning.
Bird netting is an excellent way to prevent birds from making a nest in patio awnings.
Place a scare device.
Bird spikes are pointed pieces of metal that deter.
Protect your awnings with avian control set up bird spikes on top of awnings.
Setting up faux predators is an effective tactic but it can be unsightly in your backyard.
Be careful that you only use netting specifically designed for this purpose.
Attach bird spikes to the awning to keep the birds away.