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How to Protect Strawberry Harvest from Birds: Only Proven Methods
12.01.2023 12:49
Updated: 13.04.2023 10:09
In addition to insects, strawberries are also attacked by birds, which cannot be called pests, and rightly so.
Birds help fight those very insects that harm the harvest, but this is not a reason to share berries with them, which we ourselves do not always have enough of.
Scarecrows and shiny CDs are not perfect in this regard. Many birds have long since become smarter and are not distracted by such "life hacks". We will tell you about birds that eat strawberries and how to deal with them.
Birds and strawberries
Most often, starlings, sparrows and tits, magpies, rooks or crows are noticed in strawberry beds. You won’t surprise a scarecrow, especially a corvid. We will tell you about more effective developments.
Net
Refers to covering materials. It is made of plastic and is effective when stretched on a frame at a height of 20-30 cm above the strawberry leaves. It does not interfere with pollination, does not shade the plants, does not interfere with watering and does not harm birds.
Electronic devices
This is not as cheap as a net option, but no less effective and completely harmless to birds. These can be sensors that emit the cry of predatory birds, or send an ultrasonic signal, which causes discomfort to birds.
Distraction Cultures
Another practical option is to plant some unnecessary fruit crops nearby that could distract the birds. This could be rowan, sea buckthorn and other berry bushes. And it is even better to use the above options together.
