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Do Amazon's Bird Scarer Rods Really Work? Here's What Reviews Say About The Tool

There are many ways to deter birds from eating your garden goodies, and scarer rods are one of them. Amazon reviewers share ...

Why Garden Nets Can Protect Late Crops

Late-season gardening can feel like a high-stakes game. You’ve spent months tending seedlings, nurturing soil, and dreaming ...
Redding Record Searchlight

How to protect your cherry, other fruit trees from hungry birds while keeping them safe

Q: What sort of netting can I use on a cherry tree that will prevent birds from eating the cherries, and also doesn't snag birds? Also, will ground squirrels chew up the netting? A: Your concerns ...
The Spokesman-Review

In the Garden: A little trickery can keep the birds away from the fruit on the trees

My husband, Bill, and I really enjoy growing tree fruits. Our small orchard consists of apple, plum, pear, cherry and peach trees. Cherries in particular are commonly targeted by birds. We have had to ...
Crime

RSPCA warning about lethal garden netting killing birds and wildlife

The RSPCA has warned homeowners about the dangers of lethal netting after a woodpecker was found tangled and dead in a Cullompton garden. The charity was called to help after the bird was discovered ...