Is it or has it been effective for you? Has it chased away all or some of the birds? Please be specific.
991925
you have to move it around to different places everyday for it to work properly. It didn't really work for me. I wound up using a 12 cent aluminum pie pan with recycled Christmas ribbon and stapled it to the side of my house and I haven't seen the woodpecker since.
991926
The crows in our yard do not seem to be affected by my Hawk Decoys--also the smaller birds still attack my fruit trees!!! I also have some owls with rotating heads and they do not help either
991927
I got his AFTER the Barn Swallows had already built their nest. I haven't even put it up yet and replied on others "reviews" to determine if it works, or not. I will put it up once the winds settle down and a couple weeks before all the birds return in the Spring. That's when I'll know for sure. A friend of mine had one hanging near his barn and he said it worked fine.............For awhile. Then, the nesting birds seemed to get used to it and began to build their nests one more. His is mounted statically, in one place and does not move. I'm mounting mine with about 12" of heavy PARACHUTE cord so it sways in the wind and even light breezes. I think that will do the trick! Good luck! Ken j. I got his AFTER the Barn Swallows had already built their nest. I haven't even put it up yet and replied on others "reviews" to determine if it works, or not. I will put it up once the winds settle down and a couple weeks before all the birds return in the Spring. That's when I'll know for sure. A friend of mine had one hanging near his barn and he said it worked fine.............For awhile. Then, the nesting birds seemed to get used to it and began to build their nests one more. His is mounted statically, in one place and does not move. I'm mounting mine with about 12" of... » Read More I got his AFTER the Barn Swallows had already built their nest. I haven't even put it up yet and replied on others "reviews" to determine if it works, or not. I will put it up once the winds settle down and a couple weeks before all the birds return in the Spring. That's when I'll know for sure. A friend of mine had one hanging near his barn and he said it worked fine.............For awhile. Then, the nesting birds seemed to get used to it and began to build their nests one more. His is mounted statically, in one place and does not move. I'm mounting mine with about 12" of heavy PARACHUTE cord so it sways in the wind and even light breezes. I think that will do the trick! Good luck! Ken j. « Show Less
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Our problem was grackles roosting in a tree. We put Tanglefoot on several branches and at the same time put up some of the reflective tape and three "evil eye" balloons. I'm not sure which did the trick, but it was amazingly successful. After roosting in our tree for months, they were all gone in a matter of days and it's at least six months later and they haven't returned.
1389007
I did get a couple of birds that found their way under the net and they did not get hurt. I just lifted the netting up off the ground and they flew off.
2056087
Can't imagine it not working for any bird. I have canaries and finches. They took to it instantly. Cuts down on the mess but not completely. I like that it helps keep their food clean. I have bought four of them, if that speaks for anything. I would definetly recommend it.
212816
I don't know about birds, never noticed. It does keep larger animals, such as rabbits out of my garden. Does not appear to work on deer. I can say that when I remove it after growing season there are bird droppings on my car and when it is out the bird droppings are not there on the car.
853190
This is great for birds but think of it as a chipmunk trap! The first year I used it, I didn't tie it round the base of my blueberry trees and I killed 3 chipmunks, they got caught in it and died a really nasty death. Now I tie it round the base of my trees, problem solved - no birds, no dead chipmunks and my blueberries are safe. We have plenty of squirrels but they don't bother the blueberries so I'm not sure about them. I do also open an old cassette tape and tie bits of the tape to to tree - the birds hate it. Hope this helps.
400002
I was given some by a friend. Pigeons were building nests on my covered patio. Worked beautifully. I put it up in April and they haven't returned.
1130027
I have used it primarily for deer but I also try to deter the chipmunks and squirrels. It does work for a little while but when it wears out or it rains they go digging again. Same thing for the deer. You have to keep applying often.
255688
I personally haven't experienced emus trying to infiltrate my house through my roof, but I would suspect not. If they can tear through your roof, they can probably get through this stuff too. I'd develop a more effective defense against these wild birds if I was you... Wait, you are talking about the large flightless bird are you not?
1811720
I'd call it more of a deterrent. The birds find it uncomfortable. Works better against smaller birds. I've seen some pretty big woodpeckers - don't know if they'd even notice it!
944493
I have them to protect my chickens. I have had no problems with critters. It's suggested you put the predator at the level shown on the instructions for the particular critters size. The Predadtor was recommended to me by a friend who uses them to protect goats from coyotes. He swears by it. He has 4. Me, all I can say is no problems with the possum or raccoon who got 3 of my chickens BEFORE the Predator. It has blinking red lights. I plan on buying a few more. They work up to a clear distance of 1/2 mile. I'd get them again. It's worth the try
730431
Yes, it got rid of my raccoons anyway. They were defecating on our waterfall. I put the scarecrow on one side aiming for the waterfall. I didn't get any more "deposits" for at least 2 weeks. Then I noticed a "deposit" on the other side (out of scarecrow's reach) next to the waterfall. I almost bought an extra one but thought about it first and tried a clever and cheaper route. I moved the scarecrow to the side...The raccoons therefore THOUGHT I had scarecrows on both sides and thusly avoided both sides due to paranoid conditioned response. It's been a couple of months and no more "surprises".
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Hello Jessica, my little farm is located in a pretty developed part of our city, not many Mountain Lions here, sorry don't have any 1st hand knowledge on that effectiveness. I will attest to the fact that neighbors with Chickens across the street have lost several birds to owls and hawks and I have not lost any.... I am also very happy with their durability, had mine for nearly 2 years and they work as good as new.
341098
Veronica, we have had the same results. Very disappointing. We have had a couple of Ladderback Woodpeckers occasionally feed at it, but it is rare to see any feeding. We even tried two different kinds of feed/paste and it just doesn't work.
1609586
I don't know if it works on birds...it did NOT work for mice or ants. I would try a more proven method.
1479419
Yes I love this product it is still attracting birds and still stuck in the same spot:) enjoy
1878882
I doubt it. It didn't have any effect on ducks, geese, squirrels, birds or rabbits. Another buyer said the only way it would chase anything away is if you throw it at them. I have to agree.