We save the harvest in the best ways: how to protect raspberries from birds

Fragrant raspberries attract a variety of birds. If you do not take timely protective measures, you may be left without harvest. Blackbirds especially love raspberries. You can see flocks of sparrows on the berry bushes.

It is important to understand that it is necessary to exclude from the list of protective procedures any species that are dangerous to birds. The emphasis is on repelling berry bushes.

Ways to protect raspberries from birds

It is worth using proven effective methods to save the harvest. They do not require special preparation. You can use available materials.

Shiny ribbon

Attach strips of shiny foil to the raspberry shoots. You can stick its individual fragments onto tapes. Flapping at the slightest breeze, they scare away birds.

An alternative would be CDs that have already expired. A cord is tied to them, with the help of which light shiny plates are hung around the perimeter of the raspberry plantings. They are placed at different heights.

Pros:

• glittering and swaying ribbons and discs quite effectively repel birds;
• such devices will additionally serve as a decoration for the landscape.

Minuses:

• Over time, birds get used to these objects, therefore, after some time, the harvest will again be at risk.

Fine mesh

Such a securely fixed canopy over berry bushes will serve as good protection.They prefer a lightweight mesh made from a high-quality polymer that is resistant to ultraviolet radiation and moisture.

Pros:

• low price of the mesh;
• birds cannot reach the berries;
• this fabric is distinguished by its plasticity;
• The mesh, due to its light weight, does not injure leaves and berries;
• it does not create unnecessary shadow; Watering can be carried out without any problems through the mesh canopy.

Minuses:

• the mesh interferes with gardeners when harvesting, since they have to lift it and then secure it;
• small birds in the net can become entangled and even die.

Stuffed bird of prey

Small birds are feared by their natural enemies. You can use a stuffed hawk, kite, or owl. To reliably deceive the berry-eating birds, you will need to systematically move the feathered stuffed animal to another place.

If desired, build a traditional scarecrow resembling a person.

Pros:

• for some time the raspberry plant will be protected from crop loss;
• the stuffed animal will serve as an interesting decorative element.

Minuses:

• gradual habituation, reducing the effectiveness of such a deterrent device.

Drinking equipment

It is believed that in the heat, birds not only get enough of the berries, but also quench their thirst with their juice. Among the recommendations you can find suggestions to constantly keep drinking bowls filled with water near the berry plants.

Pros:

• the availability of water will divert the attention of birds from the berries;
• Not only raspberry lovers will flock to the garden, but also other birds capable of clearing the plantings of pests.

Minuses:

• Without enough food, birds will continue to peck at the berries.

Installation of feeders

It is proposed to install additional feeders near the drinking bowls. It is possible that well-fed birds will forget about the berries.

In practice, the effectiveness is questionable.Birds will calmly feast on berries along with food. If the gardener leaves the feeder empty, the harvest will suffer even more.

Playing radio

The noise coming from a radio that is on can frighten birds.

But the neighbors will not like this decision. In addition, the birds quickly understand that the sounds do not pose a danger to them and will calmly land on the raspberry tree.

Repellents

If serious damage to the fragrant raspberry crop is detected due to an attack on the berry garden by flocks of birds, it is recommended to use a special repellent, for example, “Fraitenavis”.

The aroma it emits, which birds do not like, causes birds to fly around the garden area. Usually one treatment is sufficient, since the effect of the drug lasts for 30 days.

Conclusion

When organizing events to save raspberries from birds, use only humane methods. Of the mechanical options, the most effective is considered to be the strengthening of a net over the plantings, subject to its daily inspection, in order, if necessary, to rescue birds entangled in it. A high effect is also observed when using repellents.