Spring is a busy time for birds. Warmer temperatures increase food sources, and birds are on the look out for new nesting spots, and mates. Whether they are returning from a winter migration or resident birds weary from a long winter hall, they have a lot of work to be done before autumn. Bird Proofing Your Boat for Winter
by Bryan Donoho
With the lazy days of summer coming to a close, the fall and winter months are quickly approaching. This means people are hanging up the swimming trunks, putting the beach wear away, and storing the boats for the long winter ahead. Unfortunately, we are not the only ones preparing for the fall and winter months. Resident pest bird populations prepare for the cold weather by finding a place to roost and what better place than inside the warm confines of a boat in storage. Not only do these birds cause a potentially expensive mess, they also leave behind disease carrying bacteria that can land an unsuspecting boater in the hospital or worse. With the economy in the trenches, Americans are doing everything possible to stretch every dollar, and with the amount of money damage pest birds can cause a boater, it seems irresponsible not to bird proof your boats or watercraft.
You've put up with pest birds long enough. You've watched as they destroyed your property's façade, clogged your costly AC units, jammed your gutters, and damaged your rooftop electrical equipment. If you own an eatery--especially an outdoor one--pest birds not only scared away customers, but the health inspector reminded you that birds carry up to 60 known diseases, many of them serious. And then there was that maintenance worker who sued you after he slipped and fell on bird poop. You're still writing checks for that one. All in all, pest birds have cost you a pretty penny. Now it's time to get serious about bird control. Time to birdproof your property. Before pest birds "take you to the cleaners."
Most people when asked that age old nursery rhyme question, “How does your garden grow?” would spew out, “with silver bells and cockleshells, and pretty maids all in a row.” If you are the wise, experienced gardener you may have a different answer, “bird proof, from grass to roof.” Not only does it take watering, pruning and fertilizing to get your garden and yard green and blossoming, but it takes action against the pest bird that can wreak havoc on your property and peace.
