4 Proven Starling Prevention Tips Remove Food Sources. Starlings are most drawn to properties that offer lots of food. . Remove Water Sources. While starlings don't drink much, they do need water to survive. . Make Nest Locations Difficult to Access. . Use Noise Devices.
What smell keeps starlings away?
Essential Oils, Garlic, Cayenne Pepper and Professional Products are all known to be smells that birds hate. Keeping birds away by using smell is a effective and simple way of deterring birds.
What foods deter starlings?
Safflower and Safflower Cylinders Because of the hard shell on safflower seed, which starlings can't crack, many starlings won't gorge themselves on safflower, though some will eat it in the worst of weather. Grackles can crack the shells, but very few like the taste, so safflower will discourage the majority of them.
What sound will scare starlings away?
Use Sound Repellents: When a flock of starlings visits, a sonic blast can quickly encourage them to move along. Recorded hawk calls or other predator noises can be effective, or simply going outside to chase them away with banging or yells can discourage them, at least temporarily.
