In order to get rid of birds on your roof as well as prevent them from returning here are some of the most effective methods to try.
How to get birds out of roof.
When the tape flaps in the wind it ll make a sharp metallic clacking sound.
If they are nesting inside your roof and you know how they re getting in i m afraid the only way you can get rid of them is to get up there clean out the nests and block the entrance.
Often found over porches patios and roof ledges these small overhangs can serve as the perfect shelter for a bird to build a nest.
If you re worried that some birds might be trapped accidentally you can install a temporary mesh cover for a few days and monitor the hole.
What s in my roof.
Buy a number of cheap plastic animal decoys.
Netting block off the birds completely from any roof with netting.
Because birds have developed various senses to keep them safe from danger you can scare small fowls away from your roof by using statues that mimic their natural predators.
Choose natural predators of birds such as snakes owls swans and even coyotes.
How to get rid of birds in soffits and eaves.
Decent polycarbonate and steel spikes by bird x are available.
Place decoys throughout the property.
Not only the materials they re made of differ but also their functions.
Installing spikes is the easiest way to deter a bird from house cornices and fences.
Hanging aluminum foil strips or reflective tape like irri tape from trees near your roof will scare birds away in two ways.
While scouting for nesting spots birds seek out secluded spaces that offer cover.
Just be careful when hanging it.
As sunlight reflects off the tape or foil it ll disorient and irritate pest birds.
Birds get into a roof simply by taking advantage of decay or neglect.
Place fake predators on your roof to scare birds off.
Problems with birds in soffits.
Look for the following decoys at garden or farming supply stores.
This behavior leads to birds in soffits eaves and rafters.
For instance if the side of a roof has decaying mortar leaving an entry hole then a bird will take advantage of it.
Try to arrange for them holes to be sealed during the morning as this is when most birds are out of the nest and they aren t likely to be sealed in the roof space.