14 Articles found
Bird-X Inc. Articles
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Grape growing, vineyard pests and bird control
Grape growers everywhere are familiar with vineyard pests, especially pest birds. The most common vineyard problem birds are robins, starlings, finches, orioles, mockingbirds, and grackles. One study determined that a flock of 5,000 ...
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Why woodpeckers peck
Woodpeckers, while beautiful to look at, are not that entertaining to listen to. Why do woodpeckers peck on your house, when there is a perfectly viable tree nearby? Woodpeckers peck for a variety of reasons, but with the proper sonic deterrent ...
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Managing grackles: Deter one of summer’s most invasive birds
Grackles are difficult birds to manage, as they are an abundant and invasive type of blackbird. Because of this, grackles often require more effort and attention to control compared to other similar bird species. These birds live year-round in the ...
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Managing Grackles: Deter one of summer’s most invasive birds
Grackles are difficult birds to manage, as they are an abundant and invasive type of blackbird. Because of this, grackles often require more effort and attention to control compared to other similar bird species. These birds live year-round in ...
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Birds are not the only carriers of Avian Influenza
Global poultry production has more than quadrupled since 1970, with the United States leading the flock. However, due to the rising demand for chicken and other poultry, avian influenza, or ‘bird flu,’ outbreaks have occurred at an ...
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African grey parrots and their discovered decline
Amongst parrots, the African Grey ranks pretty high in popularity. From its obvious-colored coat to its intellectual capacity, these beautiful birds generate large demand around the world. Throughout the lands of West and Central Africa (especially ...
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Hoot knows owls best?
Piercing eyes, delicate feathers, and sharp talons are just some of the recognizable features of this popular raptor. As they perch in silence with their big round eyes, owl’s come off as these mysterious creatures of whom you always want to ...
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Spiders – the creepy crawlers we need
There are plenty of creepy, crawly pests in the world, but spiders seem to take the top spot for the most terror-inducing specimens. Although your first instinct when you see one of these eight-legged creatures scuttling around is to stomp on it, ...
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The problems of barn swallows
When you think of troublesome pests, you probably picture rodents, bugs, and a variety of different, pesky birds. But in the past few years, one pest has succeeded in becoming a concern for both pest control companies and conservationists: barn ...
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The wild Turkey: A true american original
Let’s take a step back from discussing how to remove birds and pests from properties with Bird-X products, and learn a little more about a bird that we should be a little more thankful for. When we think of a turkey, usually the first image ...
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Deer eating your plants? Tips for solving deer problems:
‘Deer’ can refer to any one of almost a hundred different species spanning the globe. The most common species in the U.S. are the white-tailed deer (in the east, southeast and Midwest) and the mule deer out west. Deer numbers ...
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Father’s day gift ideas – For gardener dads!
Father’s Day is almost here. Does your dad enjoy gardening and taking care of his yard? Does he also appreciate eco-friendly solutions? Then here are some great last-minute Father’s Day gift ideas! 1) Yard Gard. If Dad ...
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Koi pond problems: Keeping predators away
Owning and maintaining a koi pond is a rewarding yet challenging feat. Koi pond problems are many – from finding the right location and the perfect amount of sunlight, to managing the filtration and algae levels. The last koi pond ...
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Garden pests – Organic repellents work!
Do you have garden pests? Organic repellents may seem like the ‘lite’ version of pest control methods. However, it can actually be MORE effective in the long-term and it’s definitely a better choice in keeping your ...