If you have a cherry tree in your yard, I’m sure you don’t need me to tell you how much happiness they can bring. Eating the luscious cherries that grew on your tree is a satisfying experience in and of itself. It’s also rewarding to look out your back window and see a magnificent, glorious cherry tree. Most people are impressed solely by the fact that you have a cherry tree, because non-gardeners think of them as an exotic plant.
However, there are a number of drawbacks to having a cherry tree. They appear to attract more unwanted animals than any other plant on the planet. Almost every day, it appears that a new pestilence is swarming the tree, hoping to obtain a taste of its delectable fruits. I don’t blame them, but if they want to enjoy tasty fruits, they should plant their own trees.
Birds taking the fruit off the tree is one of the most common and persistent challenges that most people face. It may appear that getting rid of this pest is nearly impossible. They may, after all, come in from any direction and make a hasty dash with the cherries. They can even hide in the branches and nibble all day. A bird’s adaptability is unquestionable. Those small guys might be difficult to catch or repel. However, there are various methods for keeping birds away from your home.
The most common method of bird repellent is to place a plastic owl near the house. If you identify an animal that normally eats birds and buy a plastic replica, most actual birds will instinctively avoid it. These can include snakes, owls, hawks, or scarecrows (OK, so they don’t generally eat birds). They do, however, spook the birds for some reason). You can usually find these at your local gardening store. If you prefer a different rendition or a more lifelike representation, you can always browse online for something that will work.
Getting a plastic animal of any kind can generally solve the bird problem for a while. However, some birds are simply too brave (or too foolish) to stop eating from your tree. Almost any shiny surface or noisy object will keep the birds at bay. I prefer to use reflective tape designed to scare birds. This is available at any gardening store. For maximum scariness, I usually combine this with a big assortment of wind chimes. When you combine a plastic animal with reflective and noisy stuff, almost all birds will be too afraid to approach.
While aerial species may grab more than their fair share of the fruit, you might still consider keeping one tree solely for them. While they may appear to be a nuisance at times, birds can be the one thing that brings life to your landscape. If you’re used to having birds in your yard and then suddenly scare them all away, you’ll notice that something is missing. Something you have always adored on the inside.