How do you snake proof a birdhouse?

A sheet of hardware cloth — plastic-coated wire mesh — also helps deter snakes when it is on the ground beneath a bluebird house. Greasing the pole does little to convince snakes to keep away because many snake species are good climbers.

How does a birdhouse predator guard work?

The Bird Eye birdhouse predator guard installs easily over the entry hole of your birdhouse. Secure the heavy duty plastic tube and perch over the birdhouse entry way to prevent intrusion by unwanted guests. The additional 2.25″ depth prevents nest predators from reaching or pecking into the nest box.

What is a predator guard for birdhouse?

Enter the predator guard, a device that is installed on or below the nest box to keep predators away from vulnerable eggs, nestlings, and even incubating females.

Can snakes climb up PVC pipe?

Snakes can climb smooth poles, even greased ones. The stovepipe, PVC pipe, and cone guards shown below are effective for snake control; the larger the diameter of the guard, the better its effectiveness.

How do you protect bird nests from predators?

Birdhouses can be mounted on poles or hung in trees. Install predator guards on birdhouses and trees with nests. A predator guard is a metal or wooden device that can be nailed to the tree, pole, or birdhouse itself to prevent predators from reaching the nests.

Do predator deterrent lights work?

Predator Guard deterrent lights emit a powerful flash of light via twin red LED lights that animals think are the eyes of a larger predator. This triggers the flight response in wild animals and makes them flee the area. It seems like a simple concept, but it works!

How do you keep predators away from bird nests?

In some situations baffles can be placed around trees to prevent climbing predators from reaching the nest. You can also discourage predators from hanging around the area by not leaving food outside. Keeping pets indoors, especially during the nesting season, can also save millions of birds every year.

What’s the best thing to put out to keep snakes away?

If snakes seem to always find their way into your yard, keep them away with ammonia. Snakes hate the smell and won’t come near it. Soak rags in ammonia and place them in unsealed plastic bags. Leave the plastic bags where you usually see the snakes, and they won’t come back again.

Can snakes climb up drain pipes?

Can snakes come up drain pipes? Yes, they can, though it isn’t common. While snakes are good swimmers and can hold their breath for a long time, they don’t often infiltrate your home via the pipes.

Do you need a snake guard for Your Bluebird house?

If you have a bluebird house or any kind of bird nesting box, you might not have given much thought to snake guards. Nor had we until that fateful morning… But let’s back up. Just what is a snake guard? Snakes, like all critters, need to eat. And one of their favorite foods is bird eggs, baby birds or even baby bats. Yikes.

How can I keep snakes out of my bird house?

Slinky absolutely works for keeping snakes out of birdhouses! Just make sure the house isn’t near a tree or overhang where the snake can crawl down from the top. But they definitely can’t crawl over it to get up a pole. I also use slinky on some of my bird feeders to keep squirrels from climbing up! Works just as well for that.

Can you put a snake guard on a bat house?

Yes, a slinky. Attach it to the bottom of your birdhouse and let it dangle. We haven’t tried it yet but snakes supposedly won’t climb the pole. Let us know if it works. We have ordered a couple just to see. To protect bat houses, check out Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation article Selecting a Quality Bat House.

What kind of guard should I put on my Bird Box?

Although all types of guards were correlated with improved nesting success, birds nesting in boxes with cone-type baffles, stovepipe baffles, or entrance hole extenders (also called “wooden block hole guards”) were most likely to result in successful nesting.