How Do You Keep Birds Away From Peach Trees?
It can be a battle for peach tree owners to stop birds from eating the peaches, but there are solutions. It’s best to troubleshoot the situation before purchasing expensive products to keep birds away from fruit trees. If the birds are hanging around your tree before harvest, determine if there are other pests or insects around the tree that are attracting the birds. Also, never assume the birds are completely gone; they may return once the fruit becomes ripe. It’s important to harvest the fruit before the birds get to it. Maintain your tree and the area around it. Immediately remove dead branches, leaves or fallen fruit to prevent attracting birds and other pests. Also, harvest the peaches as soon as they are ripe. Move bird feeders to an area far away from the peach trees, or remove bird feeders so birds aren’t attracted to your yard. Put up a scarecrow near the peach trees. Tie netting to the trunk of the peach tree, leaving no openings. Purchase a sound system designed to scare bir
