I am writing in response to something I saw in your column. Our recycling guidelines specify that we should not include caps and lids. ...
When barn swallows built their mud nests over the door on our small recessed porch, we tried many things to discourage them. Several years ago, we nailed a plastic snake over the door, and it has kept the swallows away. I hope this tip works for others. -- Sara, in TexasWe had the same issue with bird nests at our residential home in Denham Springs, Louisiana. We have a small vestibule to access our front door.
This has worked wonderfully. Because the netting is so fine, it cannot be detected from the street, which is about 40 feet out from our entrance, thereby not affecting the aesthetics of our home. After nesting season, I unhook and remove the netting and store it until next season.
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