In the novel “Jonathan Livingston Seagull,” the seagull focuses on improving its flying skills, giving people a sense of motivation. However, in real life, noisy seagulls can snatch people’s food and may linger on your roof or in your garden, even building nests, causing inconvenience in your life. In response to this, experts have shared methods on how to drive away these annoying birds.
According to a report from the UK’s Daily Express, the best humane way to drive away seagulls before they start breeding is to make your house or garden less attractive to them.
Experts from the UK pest control company “Hawkeye” noted that driving away seagulls is a challenging task but not impossible.
These experts mentioned, “Seagulls are attracted to flat surfaces like roofs because they provide a good location for nesting and protection. To drive away seagulls, you can start by blocking spaces or passages near the roof where they can nest or enter, preventing them from getting close to that area.”
Installing bird nets is also a method, but it’s essential to know how to install them correctly as it can cause distress to wild animals, even trapping them if installed improperly.
You can also enhance your garden with decorations like wind chimes that produce sounds scaring away seagulls or making them feel disturbed and eventually leave your garden.
Experts suggest hanging plastic owls or eagles around your property to scare off seagulls as these birds of prey are natural enemies of seagulls, deterring them from approaching.
However, the most effective method is to ensure there are no food sources around your property, as food is a primary attraction for seagulls. You should reduce any potential food sources, including pet food bowls and bird feeders, and cover them with canvas during the day.
Furthermore, regularly cleaning up food residues or garbage can also help prevent seagulls from approaching.
If these do-it-yourself methods prove ineffective or if you are facing an attack from a large group of seagulls, it is best to seek help from bird control experts to assist in driving away these troublesome seagulls.
While seagulls might not seem annoying or frightening to most people, in 2019, an elderly couple in the UK experienced harassment and even attacks from seagulls.
This couple, in their 70s, lived in Lancashire, and another couple lived on the roof of their house, but these were seagulls. The seagulls effectively held the elderly couple “hostage” in their home for several days, as whenever they stepped out, the seagulls would attack them, causing them to be too scared to go outside.
In the end, with the assistance of the BBC, the elderly couple managed to set up a canopy in front of their house, providing them some relief and bringing an end to the “hostage” situation for the time being.