How do I keep birds from pooping on my porch rails?

• <div><p>When it comes to keeping birds from doing their business on your porch rails, you have several DIY options and home remedies you can try: </p><ul><li><p>Tie a fishing line from one end of the deck post to the other. Birds won’t be able to see the line across the railing, so they can’t land on it. </p></li><li><p>Hang wind chimes close by, which may scare birds away. </p></li><li><p>Apply a bird gel repellent to the railings, which contains smells that birds generally don’t like. Or, similarly, you can apply citronella or lemon oil around the railings, since birds don’t like strong smells.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Will a mother bird return to a disturbed nest?

• <div><p>In most cases, a mother bird will return to a disturbed nest after the disturbance has passed. However, it can be hard for a mother bird to find a relocated nest. So, while it’s false that a mother bird will abandon her nest if it’s been disturbed, it’s not a good idea to relocate a nest with live babies or eggs in it.</p></div>

How do I get rid of small animals in my attic?

• <div><p>Set live traps or install a one-way door to evict squirrels, rodents, and other animals from your attic. Once they’re out, seal any entry points to prevent the animals from returning. If you’re dealing with an infestation, call a pro. </p></div>

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Jesse was very professional and made it look easy. Pete, the owner was responsive to email. I recommend them for pest control needs.
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Good follow through mowing the lawn is super challenging and they did. Great job. Very nice and cooperative.
Lucas Precision Landscaping
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Reviewed in July 2023
I was very impressed . Bryan and his crew arrived promptly and trimmed two trees, remove a tree infested with brown tail and trimmed my hedges. As limbs were cut they ground them up and cleaned the area up. The process was repeated on the hedges. Bryan and his crew worked as a team,...
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I would fully recommend Blue Spruce Management and will 100% use them for any future needs I have. The work looks amazing and they were able to accommodate last minute changes to the size and type of fencing I requested. Very nice group of guys who did amazing work in a timely fashion.
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Reviewed in July 2022
It went great. After purchasing a new home, I just wanted a professional to get the untamed yard back into a controlable state. My newly purchased lawn went from looking drab and unusable, to beautiful and like a yard again. It realy looks amazing. When they say do get results, they do results....
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Reviewed in May 2022
Mike worked with our old house which presents challenges. On top of this we all got Covid and he was flexible in adjusting work schedule while we all got better.
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We agreed to a project for a small front porch. A little pricey with the wood cost being up but they said they honor their warranty so I signed a contract. The project was completed on time but during pretty cold weather. When the weather warmed back up it became clear there were a few cosmetic...
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Zeke and his team were absolutely wonderful to work with. Knowledgeable, communicative, and friendly. They did a great job trimming and thinning out old growth in our backyard and were the most reasonably priced estimate we reviewed. Highly recommend using their services!
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Reviewed in November 2021
Good with my pets and helping when I had questions.Responded and completed quickly.
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Chris from B. Creative Landscaping and his crew where extremely professional and did an outstanding job repairing our fence and flagpole. Would highly recommend this company for all services that they provide. Ty
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"The rep was very nice, knowledgeable. He found the nest, which wasn't where he or I thought it would be at first. He was very polite and pleasant."

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Serving China, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

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"Bob is a miracle worker. We tried everything we could think of to get rid of rats in our yard, including a visit from a well known national pest control company. Nothing worked. Bob came, worked his magic, and viola! - no more rats. He is pleasant, prompt, reasonable and gets the job done."

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Lockhart's specializes in safe and humane removal of wildlife. Every year we assist clients with various problems. Anything from mice in the house, squirrels living in chimneys, coyote getting too tame, to major porcupine damage to trees. If you have any problems with critters, don't put yourself in danger, CALL US! We also provide home inspections to reassure homeowners that critters are not causing damage to your property or living inside your living space.\nPlease be safe folks, wild animals are exactly that.....WILD!!!

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Bird Control questions, answered by experts

When it comes to keeping birds from doing their business on your porch rails, you have several DIY options and home remedies you can try:

Tie a fishing line from one end of the deck post to the other. Birds won’t be able to see the line across the railing, so they can’t land on it.
Hang wind chimes close by, which may scare birds away.
Apply a bird gel repellent to the railings, which contains smells that birds generally don’t like. Or, similarly, you can apply citronella or lemon oil around the railings, since birds don’t like strong smells.

In most cases, a mother bird will return to a disturbed nest after the disturbance has passed. However, it can be hard for a mother bird to find a relocated nest. So, while it’s false that a mother bird will abandon her nest if it’s been disturbed, it’s not a good idea to relocate a nest with live babies or eggs in it.

Woodpeckers usually feed on homes when there is a food source present, and termites are one possible source. However, the presence of woodpeckers doesn’t necessarily mean there are termites. They may also be feeding on more harmless insects like ants or spiders. If woodpeckers seem drawn to one particular part of your home’s siding, it might be worth hiring a termite inspector to check for the presence of these pesky critters.

Set live traps or install a one-way door to evict squirrels, rodents, and other animals from your attic. Once they’re out, seal any entry points to prevent the animals from returning. If you’re dealing with an infestation, call a pro.

Keeping your pool cover clean is a good way to keep smaller animals from running across it or using it as shelter. Small animals may use leaf debris on top of the cover to hide. Cleaning also removes nuts that may fall from a nearby tree that could otherwise be a tempting snack for some animals, like squirrels.

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