Most of us love having birds in the backyard to watch and feed. The music of songbirds is a sure sign of spring. On the other hand, bird damage to grass can be extensive. If you find small holes in your lawn and see many birds around, the damage is probably caused by birds searching for food. There are a few ways to prevent birds from digging up grass and grass. Keep reading to learn more.
Why are birds digging up my lawn?
It is not difficult to identify bird damage in your lawn. If you see a lot of birds in your yard and find small holes measuring about an inch (2.5 cm) in your lawn, it is most likely bird-related damage. What do birds look for in your lawn? The phenomenon of birds digging holes in the grass has an easy explanation: food.
They are looking for tasty snacks, so if you see a lot of bird damage, it means you have an insect problem. Basically, your lawn is the best restaurant because it has so many bugs. The birds are simply looking for food for larvae, worms and insects. The good news is that grubs and insects will actually do more damage to your lawn than birds, and birds are helping you control the population.
How to Stop Birds from Digging Up Your Lawn
If you want to prevent bird damage from small holes all over your lawn, you need to get rid of insect pests.
To get rid of your bug problem, invest in a pesticide preferably something natural . You can have it applied by a professional landscaping company or you can do it yourself. It is important to program the application. If you have larvae for example, you should apply in late spring or early summer.
It is also important to time the application to avoid harming the birds. Apply the pesticide in the late afternoon so it is dry the next morning when the birds reappear for breakfast.
If you prefer not to have birds around your property, there is little you can do, but you can try using some scare tactics to keep the birds away .