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

• <div>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: <ul><li>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. </li><li>Hang wind chimes close by, which may scare birds away. </li><li>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.</li></ul></div>

Can birds damage your home?

• <div>While not common, bird’s nests can cause problems to your property in some cases. <ul><li>Block vents for your dryer, stove, and fans, creating a fire hazard</li><li>Clog gutters and drains, leading to roof and siding damage</li><li>Damage solar panels</li><li>Wiring issues if the nest is on or near a light fixture</li></ul></div>

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Very friendly and informative about their services. Did an excellent job removing snow. Provided a quote to remove a tree and trim another tree that was damaged in the ice storm.
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Reviewed in October 2021
PROMPT, VERY EFFICIENT AND SET UP FOR RAINBARREL.
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Reviewed in June 2021
What more can you ask for? They showed up when they said they would. They kept me updated during the roofing work (I’m not in the house, so the updates were great to have), they finished when they planned to and they stayed within the estimate. The roof is great and they fixed my chimney chase,...
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Reviewed in May 2021
Mr. Stone and his crew installed my new flagpole for my new house. Very professional and very polite. I have other projects that I will be hiring him to help me out with around my new home. Extremely satisfying. 5 stars!
LH Stone Enterprises
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Reviewed in March 2021
prompt service, good communication and complete cleanup after removing two trees close to house. Good job!
Northern Landscape, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2020
Called Great Lakes Exterminator's on Wednesday afternoon and they were here 9:30AM the next morning. They were extremely familiar and knowledgeable about the type of problem we had with wasp in the soffits and they immediately went to the attic, found the nest, forwarded us pictures of 2 nests,...
Great Lakes Exterminating, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2016
was told the bathroom would be finished by the end of the 2nd week.......this is 3 X 4 ft square room, only 12 square feet!!!!! We were unfortunately paying him by the hour which really had him dragging his feet. It took him approx. 3 days to remove the drywall, remove toilet and sink, and...
Dale Buchanan Master Builders
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Reviewed in January 2016
I had a garage apartment built. I am thrilled with the result. The project did run behind but it was due to factors outside of WDL's control. The company overcame many challenges and kept the project on budget. The price was reasonable. I would hire them again.
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Reviewed in July 2014
The service Dan, at Full Circle, provided was the best. This company is a family run organization. Everyone is helpful and professional. He was very upfront about cost and any surprises that came up during construction. Since I am a first time homeowner, he gave me advice on pest control and it...
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No other heating contractor seemed to be able to solve the problem with my hot water heating system. They would give me estimates for thousands of dollars to add things the system never needed in the first place, or actually do work that made things worse. Mark came in and saw immediately that...
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Eradico Pest Control

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"Eradicated large bee infestation in eave of house."

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Terminix® Pest Control

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In business since 1927

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When pests show up, so do we.\n\nFor nearly a century, Terminix® has been one of America's most trusted names in pest control. Every day, our exterminators serve thousands of homes and businesses nationwide, combining national service with local knowledge to provide best-in-class, proactive pest management solutions. We stop problems before they start and respond quickly if issues arise, keeping your property protected.\n\nAnd for extra peace of mind, if pests come back, so do we‐guaranteed.\n\nThe Terminix It Guarantee means that if pests come back, so do we to re-treat at no additional cost. No excuses, just a commitment to care for your home like it's our own with protection you can trust.3

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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.

Signs include visible nests, droppings, frequent loud noises, or structural damage caused by these animals, indicating a need for pest control intervention.

Hawks might seem like fearless predators, but these smart birds do know what other animals to be cautious around. Hawks are naturally wary of humans and predators that see them or their eggs as a potential meal or threat. This list includes owls, crows, eagles, and even snakes or raccoons.

No, mothballs do not keep bats away. Not only are mothballs completely ineffective when repelling or removing bats, but using them could be illegal, depending on where you live. Remember, bats are federally protected, and it's illegal to use chemicals during the removal process, and mothballs tend to fall into this category.

While not common, bird’s nests can cause problems to your property in some cases.

Block vents for your dryer, stove, and fans, creating a fire hazard
Clog gutters and drains, leading to roof and siding damage
Damage solar panels
Wiring issues if the nest is on or near a light fixture

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