How to protect your garden from ravenous starlings?

Starlings are a type of bird from the Sturnidae family. There are as many as 120 species of these birds worldwide. Despite their small size, they are very greedy. They feed on insects and some fruits.

In the summer, they often visit gardens in search of food. They have much to choose from, as starlings love cherries, sweet cherries, plums, currants, apples, and pears. They can strip a tree of all its ripe fruit in a short time. How can you get rid of starlings from the garden?

Starlings are a real nuisance for orchardists because they feed on sweet cherries, strawberries, plums, currants, apples, and other fruits. They have such a big appetite that they can quickly strip bushes and trees of leaves and fruit. If you notice them in your garden, you must act as quickly as possible.

However, remember that these birds are protected. You cannot harm or kill them. How can you get rid of starlings in a humane way? There are many effective methods of dealing with starlings. Each one is safe and does not require spending money. Most of the things you need are already in your home.

Noise is one of the simplest and most effective methods of combating starlings. Loud sounds repeated at intervals effectively scare away birds. Starlings will start associating your garden with a place full of danger and stress. You can use a noise cannon, CDs, aluminium cans, or sound deterrents.

Do you have a water gun at home? If you or your child want to have fun, chase the birds away by "shooting" water at them. You do not have to worry about hurting them as the pressure is so low that the water will only "gently touch" the starling.

If this method does not appeal to you, invest in a scarecrow. Although it is usually associated with grain fields, you can place it in your garden. Put it as close to the fruit tree as possible, and the starlings will not dare approach it.