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How to protect cherries from starlings: options for preserving the harvest
06.06.2024 13:20
Anyone who has cherry trees growing on their plot knows that with the start of the berry ripening season, starlings actively flock to the trees.
These birds love juicy and sweet fruits, so they quickly destroy the harvest.
That is why during this period many garden owners face the question of how to scare starlings away from cherry trees.
There can be many options. Sometimes old unnecessary things are used for this purpose to create structures that repel feathered pests.
However, the most effective solution is bird repellents.
Acoustic devices
It is worth starting with acoustic models. These devices can have different designs and ranges. However, they all share a single operating principle.
Acoustic models are capable of generating sounds of birds of prey. You can find repellents on sale that imitate the sounds of hawks, eagles and falcons.
Starlings and other feathered pests that love cherries hear such cries and are afraid to fly near the trees.
After all, they get the impression that somewhere out there in the garden a predator is hunting them.
Acoustic devices have different functionality. However, there are several basic options:
LEDs (additionally create an irritating effect);
photo sensors (turn off power to devices at night);
infrared search system (it detects the bird's body heat and automatically triggers a sound);
buttons for adjusting the volume level (this function helps to minimize discomfort for those living nearby);
timer (allows you to set the frequency of sounds).
Thanks to these functions, acoustic models have a high level of efficiency and help achieve the desired effect with minimal effort for the owner.
Visual repellents
Another effective method could be devices that imitate the appearance of birds of prey.
In addition, this category includes products with a shiny surface and details that create a rustling sound.
As for the models that imitate the appearance of predators, the effect is clear.
Starlings see them and are afraid to fly to the site. Devices with a shiny surface are aimed at scaring away in a different way.
They reflect the sun's rays, thereby blinding feathered pests.
In addition, they are frightened by the noise created by the presence of certain parts.
The above types of repellents have several advantages.
They are easy to use – the owner just needs to attach them to the right place. In addition, they have a lower price than other devices.
In addition to the models reviewed, you can see more products on sale that provide a deterrent effect.
If you find it difficult to navigate through dozens of models, you can always contact experienced managers for advice.
Previously we talked about how to protect potatoes from the Colorado potato beetle.
