As a outdoor swimming pool owner, we’re sure you’ve experienced the nuisance of pest birds. They can bug you with their incessant squawking, annoying pesky presence, and even be a source of health concern when their droppings are left in your pool or around your pool area. Birds that could be causing these problems include geese, ducks, crows, or any other bird that might find your pool area attractive.
Bird droppings can be very dangerous, leading to a number of health conditions, including potentially life-threatening conditions like histoplasmosis. You need to take steps to protect the health of yourself and your family. You could also be held liable for damages if someone gets ill as a result of your negligence to keep your pool are clean.
What can you do to get rid of birds around your swimming pool?
You need to add bird repellent products to your arsenal! There are really 3 types of repellent products: Bird Spikes, Bird Netting and Bird Repelling Devices. Read more below to learn about these options.
Bird Spikes
If you have birds sitting on ledges or nesting in hard to reach elevevated spots, then your best bet is to install some bird spikes. These spikes for birds generally come in polycarbonate plastic or stainless steel. For best investment and best value for your buck, we recommend you step it up and get the steel bird spikes. Not only do they last longer but they have a lower profile and generally look better than plastic bird spikes.
Bird Netting
If birds are consistently flying through a larger open area, or are there is a specific entry point through which birds are flying go get into your pool area, then you may require a bird netting solution. Simply put, bird netting is a simple mesh netting made from polycarbonate plastic or rope. Homeowners can install the netting to close off areas and keep birds out with this forcible barrier.
Bird Repelling Devices
These are a little less effective for keeping birds off specific objects & areas, but are more for use where you want to try to keep birds out of a larger area. These devices use visual scare tactics or audible sounds to keep birds away. Many repelling devices use the sound of birds’ natural enemies or even the sound of another bird that is making warning or danger cries. You can check out a bunch of these here
In conclusion, if you want to keep birds away from your swimming pool, you need to invest in one of these bird repellent solutions. It will make your swimming pool a safer, cleaner, more aesthetically pleasing place to spend your leisure time.
