As a Utah custom swimming pool builder, Stevenson Brothers Custom Pools understands the frustration birds can cause in your pool area. Birds can create a nuisance with their droppings and the mess they leave behind. Bird poop in a pool can also pose a threat to your pool’s cleanliness and hygiene. This post explores how to keep birds away from your swimming pool and ensure that your outdoor space remains a serene and inviting sanctuary.
Keeping Birds Out of the Pool
Figuring out how to keep birds away from a swimming pool becomes challenging because the various birds behave differently. You may need to try several methods to find the best bird deterrent. Start by trying these effective methods:
Cover Your Pool
To prevent birds from accessing your pool, keep it covered when not in use. A custom-fitted solar cover can help deter birds from swimming in the water and lounging on the surface. By making the surface unsteady and inaccessible, a pool cover is a physical barrier that keeps birds at bay. Choose a bird-resistant cover that securely fastens to ensure its effectiveness in keeping unwanted visitors out of your pool.
Get Bird Repellers
Invest in a pool bird deterrent to keep birds from turning your pool into their personal oasis. These devices deter birds without harming them. One of the best bird deterrents is a solar-powered bird repeller that emits distress calls and flashes of light, effectively scaring birds away from your pool vicinity. Additionally, installing bird spikes or bird netting along the pool perimeter can physically block the birds’ access to the water.
You can also use automatic pool vacuums as decoys. The sound and motion emanating from the water create the illusion of predators in the vicinity, deterring birds from approaching. Some pool vacuums even feature animal designs that can enhance the scare factor. Furthermore, using toys, floats, or other pool items can serve as distractions for birds, aiding in the prevention of them landing in your pool area. By combining these various methods, you can effectively keep birds at bay and maintain a bird-free pool environment.
Install Yard Structures
Sometimes the best bird deterrent is a diversion. You may enjoy a bird-friendly environment in your yard, but sometimes our feathered friends can become a nuisance, especially around your pool or patio. Yard structures like those listed below can help deter birds from these areas.
Bird Baths
Birds like water water. A birdbath in your yard can draw them away from your pool or patio. Place the birdbath far from areas where you spend time, such as the pool deck or patio, to encourage birds to hang out there instead. If birds love your backyard, consider placing birdbaths and bird feeders in the front yard to attract them away from the pool area. This way, the birds can still enjoy water and food, but in designated areas away from your pool.
Scarecrows
Scaring off birds with a scarecrow. The traditional straw-stuffed figure on a pole may work, but you can also use fake predators like owls, hawks, or falcons. Moving the scarecrow around occasionally prevents birds from getting too comfortable and will make them think twice about landing near your pool.
Statues
Adding a decorative statue to your patio enhances the aesthetic appeal of your outdoor space and can also serve as a bird deterrent.
Use Reflectors
To deter birds from getting too close to your pool, consider using a combination of reflective elements and objects. Hang reflective banners or tape on fence posts or around the edges of your pool, You can also strategically place shiny objects like wind chimes, hanging CDs, aluminum foil, or scare tape nearby. Additionally, you can use a transparent fishing line or pre-strung netting in a criss-cross pattern from your roof to your fence to prevent birds from diving too low. The bright, reflective surfaces and movement these items create will help keep birds at bay.
Clean Your Pool
Regularly cleaning your pool area and keeping it free of debris can also significantly reduce the likelihood of birds paying a visit. Stay diligent in cleaning your pool and its surrounding deck to eliminate any crumbs or food scraps that could attract birds to the area.
Put Mother Nature to Work for You
Enhancing your pool area with natural elements can be an effective way to deter birds from flocking to the water. In addition to proactive measures, incorporating bird-repelling vegetation such as prickly bushes or thorny plants around your pool can be a natural deterrent.
Plants that give off scents birds find unpleasant, like citrus or peppermint, can help keep birds at bay.
When considering poolside landscaping, think about incorporating tall shrubs or trees around the perimeter of your pool. This will create a visually appealing barrier while making the pool area less accessible and appealing to our winged companions. By carefully designing your pool landscape, you can create a natural barrier that reduces bird interest in your pool and helps maintain a peaceful outdoor environment.
How to Keep Ducks Out Of Your Pool
Unsightly duck droppings can pose a serious health risk to you and your family. In addition, the chlorine in your pool can harm the ducks themselves. You can find several effective ideas on how to keep ducks out of your swimming pool.
Most of the methods used to deter other birds will work on ducks too.
Cover your pool when not swimming or bathing.
Ducks prefer open water so they may skip landing on your pool if you cover it.
Keep your pool clean.
Clean pools attract fewer ducks. To discourage ducks from hanging around, limit any food sources around the pool area.
Modifying your landscape.
Plant shrubs and other greenery around the pool to obstruct the ducks’ landing and make the area less appealing to them.
Try in-pool devices.
If you find these methods ineffective, try using a pool alarm designed to deter ducks with sounds or sudden splashes.
Use decoys or other deterrents.
Decoys can help ward off ducks. Place fake predators like owls or hawks near the pool to scare them away. Install a motion-activated sprinkler system that will startle the ducks away. Hang reflective objects around the pool area to create reflections to scare them away. Commercial duck deterrent products such as ultrasonic devices or bird gels can help keep ducks at bay too.
Get help if needed.
Local wildlife control or pest management professionals can assist in safely capturing and relocating the ducks.
Enhance Your Outdoor Space While Deterring Birds
Beyond simply keeping birds away from your swimming pool, enhancing your outdoor space with custom water features can elevate the ambiance of your backyard oasis. Stevenson Brothers Custom Pools offers a diverse selection of water features, including waterfalls, fountains, and custom pools, to transform your outdoor living space into a luxurious retreat.
Complement your pool area and further deter birds. Install a custom water feature in or near your pool. The gentle sound of cascading water adds a touch of elegance to your landscape and helps mask noises that birds find attractive. Our team of custom waterfall builders can collaborate with you to design and install a unique water feature that enhances the beauty of your outdoor space and also serves as an effective deterrent for birds.
Contact Stevenson Brothers Custom Pools and Waterfalls
Experience the potential of your outdoor space with our custom pool solutions. Stevenson Brothers Custom Pools can turn your vision into a reality with a custom pool with built-in bird-deterring features. Let us elevate your backyard into a luxurious retreat that you can cherish for years to come.
Contact us today to get a free quote and discover how our custom pool solutions can enhance your outdoor space.
