Hello World! Welcome Friends! If you’re having trouble with birds on your property, then it’s time to get serious about bird proofing and control solutions. While the market is full of options, the most versatile and effective method out there is bird netting.
To help you get started, we’ve created a beginners guide to bird netting. Before looking at the different types and sizes available, we will cover what bird netting is and how it works – giving you all the information you need to get started.
What is Bird Netting?
Bird netting is a proofing method used to prevent birds from reaching a certain area. It is commonly used domestically in gardens to prevent birds from reaching plants and vegetation. As a versatile solution, heavy-duty bird nets are often utilized on large industrial roofs in the commercial sector.
While most bird control methods work by scaring them away, netting creates a physical barrier that completely denies their access. Because of this, netting is the most effective bird proofing solution available on the market today.
Why Do you Need Bird Netting?
There are several reasons why you may benefit from installing bird netting on your property.
One of the most prevalent reasons is that birds cause damage. Whether they gather along your roofline and guttering or in the trees in your garden, they cause damage wherever they go.
Birds will destroy all the hard work you’ve done in the garden. They will eat their way through the fruits growing on your trees and the vegetables you’ve been tending to for months. Birds also have no problem destroying your favorite plants and bushes to gather nesting materials.
Commonly, birds will create their nests in the guttering of homes. Not only can this cause issues with noise, but their nesting materials can clog up your gutters, resulting in a costly repair job.
Wherever they go, birds always leave a trace. But unfortunately, this trace is in the form of poo. Bird droppings are slightly acidic, and over time they can cause corrosion, leading to structural damage to your home. As well as this, they can cause a slip hazard around the perimeter of your house.
Birds are also known carriers of diseases, and one of the most common ways they spread is through their droppings. If you inhale dust or consume materials contaminated by bird droppings, you could develop potentially life-threatening diseases, including pneumonia, Lyme Disease and histoplasmosis.
Types of Bird Netting
The most common variations of bird netting are pigeon, gull, starling and sparrow. The difference between these four types is the size of the holes in the mesh. For example, the gaps in pigeon netting are usually around 50mm, whereas the gaps in sparrow netting are typically 19mm wide.
The different sizes are necessary to prevent different sized birds, so it’s important to know which bird species are causing you trouble before purchasing netting. If you’re having trouble with multiple types, you should always opt for the smallest size necessary, as this also keeps out the larger species.
Designed to be an un-obtrusive bird proofing method, bird netting also comes in a wide range of colors. Try to pick the color that blends in the most with the area you intend to protect. You can test this using colored twine, string, or wool to find the most appropriate color.
One of the biggest positives of using bird netting is that it’s extremely low maintenance; once it’s installed, you will rarely have to worry about it. However, installation can be challenging depending on the size of the area you’re covering.
If you’re only installing netting over a small area, then you should be able to install it yourself with ease. However, if you’re planning on netting a hard to reach location, like your roof, for example, then we recommend using a professional to install it.
Overall, bird netting is the most cost-effective bird proofing method for homes and gardens available today. So if you’re having issues with birds on your property, give it a go today to keep your home and loved ones safe.
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