westc Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 I have some kind of black birds that keep landing and flying over the pool! They are pooping in and all over around the pool. Driving us insane and making a mess. I've tried an owl, bird repellent, etc to no avail! Anyone have any experience with something elso or advice to keep them away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Spa Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 Shotgun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahunt Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 My neighbors ran some crossing lines overhead (about 15 feet above the pool). The birds stay away as they don't want their wings to get caught. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westc Posted June 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 Might be worth a try...I would think they would just sit on the wires above the pool though?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahunt Posted June 7, 2010 Report Share Posted June 7, 2010 You can try a couple different configurations (e.g., an X or Grid pattern). See below: http://www.ehow.com/how_2188801_keep-birds-out-swimming-pools.html Also, you could also tie streamers to the line. Another good source is to search google for keeping birds of boats. They have all kinds of ideas and products as it is a common problem. Good luck! Might be worth a try...I would think they would just sit on the wires above the pool though?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txpoolguy Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 I've seen that same technique used at resort hotels to discourage birds. Use a light line such as 15# test fishing line. It seems to be just translucent enough to keep the birds from seeing it well enough to land on it, or perhaps is too light for them to manage a landing & does discourage them from the pool area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillinKingstonSprings Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 12 gauge with bird shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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