How to Keep Crows Away

​Crows are intelligent and can adapt quickly to different situations. This means that you will find them almost everywhere in the country. They are easily identifiable by their distinctive black feathers, but their intelligence can lead to them being destructive to property.

This article will provide you with great tips to keep crows at bay. While some methods can be used by homeowners, others are suitable for commercial buildings or property.

What problems can Crows cause?

Crows are an omnivore, meaning they will eat almost anything (and produce a lot of hazardous waste).  Crows can eat the crops, fruits, and vegetables you have worked hard to grow, so if you are a farmer or gardener, this could be a problem.  Crows love corn and will easily destroy whole cornfields.

They are also known to wait for people to take their trash to the curb on trash days and then dig in, tearing apart trash bags and scattering trash everywhere.  Crows are also known for their loud, distinctive caw.  Crows can create a mess and cause a lot of trouble when they get together.  Based on the scarecrow's invention, it is easy to see why crows have been a threat for many generations.

Crows have a lot of problems. They are smart, have great memories and can even use tools.  They will quickly remember the crow-friendly areas and return to them often, bringing along more friends.  They can also remember faces of people and spread information about friendly and hostile birds.  This makes it a difficult problem to solve.

How to keep Crows away from Your Property

You've probably had to deal with crows in the past. One scarecrow won't be enough. These are some tips to help you keep this black-feathered pest at bay.

Hang Decoys

This is the basic premise behind scarecrows. To scare them away, you can use decoy predators like humans, owls or hawks. You can also hang dead decoy birds upside down on your property. These signs will alert crows to your property and warn them to stay away.

Get Clean

Get rid of any trash on your property. Also, keep all compost and trash covered. Crows can use their tools or beaks to gain access to sealed areas. You should remove any food sources, such as bird feeders or pet food containers. When not in use, keep the sliding panels and lids of dumpsters at commercial properties closed.

Use Reflective Objects

Shiny and reflective objects are a no-no to Crows. They may be perceived as weapons or fire by these intelligent birds. Homeowners have many options, including CDs, mylar balloons and disposable aluminum pans.  These objects can be placed around your property or hung from trees or wash lines. You can also use pans or CDs that clack in the wind to repel pests. However, we have more appealing solutions than this.

Find out What Crows Hate About Crows

Crows may respond negatively to distress calls from other crows, or cries from predator birds such as owls and/or raptors.  These sounds are used to warn and signal danger.  These sounds can be played by Bluetooth speakers near areas where crows are most likely to gather. They will be driven away by loud sounds such as firecrackers and noisemakers.

Remove Nesting Areas

You can remove crow nests from areas on your property if you discover them.  Crows will nest in evergreen trees near the top third of the tree, or around the quarter inch.  These are the areas where crows seem to be attracted.
* Take down the trees
* Hang decoys nearby
* Remove nests from the ground as soon as possible, before the mother crow can lay her eggs.

Try bird netting

Bird netting is a great way to protect your plants if you grow flowers or delicious fruits and vegetables. It makes it difficult for birds to get in your crops.  Birds may also consider this netting a danger. It's possible for them to become entangled in it, which could lead to injury or even death.

Commercial Property Solutions

Managers and owners of commercial properties will need a more aggressive bird control strategy to combat crows. Crows won't come out of large commercial buildings or other commercial areas using the methods described here. Bird spikes, wire systems, and electrical track systems are all options that crows will respond to. Talk to a bird control expert about the specific characteristics of your commercial property as well as the type of crow problem.

How to keep Crows away for Good

Managers and owners of commercial properties who use a commercial-grade bird control solution recommend by experts are unlikely to require anything else.  If you are a homeowner, however, who used a decoy to scare away crows, they may return once they become familiar with your methods.

You may be able to deter returning crows with additional decoys such as reflective tape or scare balloons. If the crows persist, you might consider using commercial-grade bird controls. Pay attention to the places where crows gather to determine the best solution.  Bird spikes are a good option if they prefer to be on a fence or on a ledge.  Commercial bird netting can be used to stop them from getting into barns, boat docks or other outbuildings.
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Pay attention to the places they gather if crows return.  Bird spikes, or any other commercial-grade bird control product, can be used to stop them from sitting on fences or along ledges. Commercial bird netting can be used to stop them from getting into barns, boat docks or other outbuildings.