How Do I Keep Birds Off My Outdoor Furniture?

If you enjoy spending time in your outdoor space, you know that birds can be a real nuisance when it comes to your furniture. Bird droppings and nesting materials can quickly turn your outdoor oasis into a mess. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to keep birds away from your outdoor furniture.

Cover the Furniture
The simplest way to protect your outdoor furniture is to cover it when it’s not being used. This will prevent birds from getting comfortable on the furniture and creating a mess.

You can use tarp or an outdoor furniture cover for this purpose. If you have cushions on the furniture, make sure to store them in a dry place when they’re not being used.

Install Spikes or Slivers
Birds generally don’t like landing on surfaces that are uncomfortable or unstable. To prevent them from perching on your outdoor furniture, install spikes or slivers along the arms of chairs and benches. These products are available at home improvement stores and online retailers.

Discourage Nesting
If you have birdhouses in your yard, make sure they are far enough away from the patio area where birds won’t consider nesting near your outdoor furniture. Additionally, don’t leave any materials such as twigs or straw near the furniture that could be used for nesting.

Hang Reflective Objects
Birds may also be scared off by reflective objects such as shiny ribbons or strips of foil hung near the patio area. You can also hang old CDs or other reflective items near the patio to scare away any birds that may be eyeing up your furniture.

Conclusion:
Keeping birds off of your outdoor furniture doesn’t have to be difficult. With some simple steps such as covering the furniture, installing spikes/slivers, discouraging nesting, and hanging reflective objects, you can protect your patio furnishing from becoming a bird’s playground!

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Samantha Mckinney