Do Scare-Eye Balloons work?

Scare-Eye Balloons efficiently repel a number of common pest birds including pigeons, sparrows, starlings, swallows, crows, blackbirds, geese, seagulls, ducks, and woodpeckers. Since Scare-Eye Balloons are a visual deterrent, they are only effective in areas where pest birds can see them.

What are bird balloons?

Scare-Eye Balloons are 3D visual deterrents that imitate the glaring eyes & gaping mouth of a predator bird. The reflective and bright-colored Mylar eyes and tails, along with the additional effect of the entire balloon moving with the wind, effectively intimidate unwanted pest birds off of your property.

Do eyes scare birds?

About 68% of the birds shown the image with the eye-mimicking spots either flew away or showed signs of being startled such as chirping a warning call, the researchers report today in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B.

How do I keep birds from pooping on my pool deck?

12 Tips on How to Keep Birds from Pooping on My Deck, Porch, Patio and Pool

  1. Plastic Predator Birds.
  2. Ultrasonic Sound System.
  3. Hanging Mirrors.
  4. Spinning Pinwheels.
  5. Wind Chimes.
  6. Reflective Bird Diverters.
  7. Fishing Line Trick.
  8. Floating Pool Predators.

Why are birds scared of balloons?

We don’t know scientifically what makes birds deathly afraid of balloons, but it is a “thing”. Perhaps it is the color of the balloon, the fact that it is a large flying object may confuse the bird that the balloon is a predator. All we know is that the majority of parrots dislike balloons.

Do balloons scare pigeons?

Scare Eyes Balloon Bird Scarer to repel and deter birds that are being a nuisance such as pigeons, seagulls, gulls, crows, magpies, starlings and sparrows etc. The scary eyes of these balloons make pest birds think that there is a predator near by and this frightens them away.

Are seagulls scared of balloons?

The spokeswoman added: “Gulls don’t like bright, scary owl faces on masks or balloons.

Why are black birds pooping in my pool?

Grackles, which often nest in colonies, wanted to hide their nesting sites from predators, so they would drop fecal sacks in the nearby water. Perhaps the attacks on our birdbaths and pools are a remnant of this behavior. Green tennis courts could indeed fool the birds into thinking they are small algae-filled ponds.

What color do birds dislike?

white
One color that the majority of birds avoid is white. A dull or bright white signals alarm and danger to birds, causing them to avoid those areas.