What will keep ducks away

In larger areas where noise is not a large concern, our Goosebuster — an ultrasonic duck repellent — is also highly effective. If you have a large space to clear ducks from, call Bird-X at Bird net creates a physical barrier. It is an effective bird deterrent because it prevents pest birds from entering areas where they are uninvited and unwelcomed.

Our experts are ready to help, call us for a free consultation. At first they were cute then they became a nuisance. At one time we had close to whistling ducks in our yard. They were pooping all over the place and eating our grass. I set up the repeller where they like to congregate. In two days the ducks were completely gone. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

Duck making a mess on my dock I have several ducks which come around my dock every winter and make a mess. Unfortunately, ducks often end up wandering into places like this where they are not safe, and they can even hurt people and private property. They are ways to keep them away safely without harming either the ducks or the environment. First, note that it is legal to remove ducks from their nest if there are no eggs in it.

Humane duck deterrents are the safest solution for getting rid of wild ducks. If ducks are getting into your pool, World Birds recommends using an automatic pool cleaner; these make noises that scare away ducks.

Chicken wire and high fencing can also work but may be unattractive or cost-prohibitive. Some homeowners also have success with motion-activated sprinklers and solar pool covers. Other duck deterrents include scarecrow kites that resemble hawks a duck predator , swan or owl decoys and bird scare rods.

Many people make the mistake of feeding wild ducks, which practically guarantees that they will return time and time again, possibly with increased numbers on each subsequent visit. Ducks in the wild are beautiful creatures. People everywhere enjoy going to the lake or river to watch the ducks and offer them birdseed.

Luckily, there are some ways you can prevent them from taking up residence in your pond. Wild ducks can throw your pond completely out of whack and cause significant damage, especially ponds with fish in them. Continue reading below to learn more about the ways you can keep them out of your pond and why it might be beneficial for you to do so. A smaller pond may benefit from a water feature or fountain that disturbs the surface of the water.

These are most effective in a small pond because they are more likely to cover a greater surface area than they would in a large pond. The more area the disturbance covers, the less likely ducks are to visit and make a home of your pond. Ducks like things to be nice and calm, so the water feature is disturbing to them.

In fact, a small area with running water might even entice them to stay longer. I know not everyone wants to have a pet. But, if you like dogs, they are especially helpful in scaring wild ducks away from your pond. Some breeds are better than others at being trained to not eat the fish but to scare the ducks away. String fishing line crisscrossed across your pond. The fishing line becomes nearly invisible to birds in the air. As a result, they start to avoid the entire pond. Bird netting is a little more visible barrier.

You can put bird netting over your pond to keep ducks out of the water. Bird netting is made to keep birds away from fruit trees, but it also keeps ducks off of water. If you have trees or other organic material that gathers in your pond, the netting can help to keep that out of the water also and your water clearer. Sometimes a good scare is the best way to keep unwanted visitors away from your pond.

Not only will these repellents discourage any ducks from making their home in your pond, but they will also make a useful deterrent for any birds or other predators trying to get to your fish. A motion-activated sprinkler is the most effective form of repellent. Whenever something gets near your pond and sets it off, it will spray water to spook them.

These tend to work the best at keeping animals away. Check out our Best Animal Repellents resource page for my recommended motion-activated sprinkler. Another form of repellent is a motion-activated sound system. These tools emit an ultrasonic sound wave when they are triggered that is meant to scare off all kinds of pests, even ducks. The problem with these is that the sound it emits may not have the wanted effect on all animals.

It can be hit or miss. It will depend on what other sounds your local ducks have been exposed to. Having a stand-in of a large predator that ducks are naturally afraid of may just do the job of keeping them from coming close to your pond. They can also prevent other birds from attempting to swoop in and make a meal out of your fish.

Bigger predators are the best bet when it comes to decoys. You will want to use an alligator, a coyote, or a cat, for the best results. These animals will make any ducks that are unfamiliar with your pond wary about getting too close. On their own, decoys might not be enough of a defense. It would be most effective to combine the sight of a predatory animal with the shock factor of a motion-activated repellent to scare them off.

Along the same lines of the previous method, you can always try putting up a scarecrow to frighten any wild ducks away. If you make or buy a scarecrow, it should be brightly colored and have arms that easily move in the wind. Another form of scarecrow you can employ are simple flags or balloons. Getting balloons with circles in the center that make them look like eyes is an effective method of scaring away birds.

As with the decoys, scarecrows will probably work better if you use them along with a sprinkler or sound system. Except wood ducks who live in the trees. If you have a garden as well as your pond, you could consider planting some taller shrubs around to discourage them from landing.

You should also resist planting anything that will grow fruits and berries. They make a wonderful food source for ducks and will make the habitat even more appealing for them. The more food they have around, the better off they are. Strong smelling herbs and plants with spikes or thorns are unattractive to ducks as a food source. Incorporating some of these plants into your garden can help keep ducks away and limit how much food there is to be found.