Pest Control > BirdsJune 08, 2010

Scrub Jay Deterrents

Predator scrub jays (not Blue Birds/Blue Jays) make loud and harsh noises, enormous feces, and their love of bird meat is ruining the previously calm, safe, and enjoyable small backyard for both humans and all other birds.

Previously I used a multi head attachment to the garden hose, making it a water cannon. Now being somewhat disabled due to two (2) irresponsible drivers who rear-ended and injured me twice within seventy (70) days in 2008 it is more difficult to get to, activate, and fire away utilizing the water cannon.

Does anyone have a good idea that could be installed and work 24/7? Our California quail, red and yellow headed finches, doves, and other birds that know our backyard as a sanctuary as well a food and water paradise are being terrified by those scrub jays. Send all solutions please.

Scrub jays are not a protected bird here. The quail and doves are, except for hunting season. Would I shoot either? Never. I am not a hunter of any being.

By Maricae from Reno, NV

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06/10/2010

I really don't know what advice to give other than if you put out any kind of bird feed it would be best to not do so at all anymore. If you have any type of fruit or nut trees they're probably going to continue visiting you though :-(

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