The 10 Best Bird Repellents

If your flying visitors are getting smarter and shiny tape or reflective decals just aren't cutting it anymore, the Co-Z Scarecrow (about $29) looks terrifyingly like the real thing. The head rotates and turns in the breeze, so don't be surprised if it scares the heck out of you, too.

You can make your yard look festive while keeping it clear of animal droppings with the Bird Blinder PinWheels (about $17). They're also perfect for celebrations like the Fourth of July or Labor Day — or just for commemorating the fact that all the pests are gone.

This BritenWay Scare Tape (around $10) is a low-tech solution that can, nevertheless, offer some impressive results against a variety of species. The roll is 350 feet long, and it's easy to cut strips in whatever length you desire to meet your particular needs.

The only thing scarier than an owl is a holographic one, and this deterrent from Homescape Creations (about $14) combines refracted light with a menacing silhouette. It moves unpredictably in the wind, giving unwanted feathered guests one more thing to worry about.

The good news about these Chephon Discs (appx. $14) is that you get quite a few of them for your money — 24 per order, in fact — and they're incredibly easy to install. The bad news is that you'll need to reorder and rehang them as soon as a stiff wind blows through.

You can't stop your feathered friends from soaring over your house, but you can keep them from landing, thanks to the Bird-X Spikes (around $14). Each box comes with ten linear feet of strips, broken up in one-foot sections, giving you plenty of defense against winged invaders.

The shape of the Homescape Creations Spiral Rods (appx. $14) enables them to refract light at multiple angles, especially in a breeze, amplifying any confusion the creatures in your yard might be experiencing. Their elegant design won't betray their true purpose to guests, either.

Each of the Patio Eden Spirals (around $7) is 8.5-inches long, ensuring that they'll be hard for any intruders to miss, especially in direct sunlight. Every unit should protect about five feet of territory, so you can space them out accordingly.

If your deterrent isn't going to spin around, generate noise, or otherwise make a spectacle of itself, then it had better look menacing — and if you're a smaller flying animal, the Bird Blinder (around $14) is definitely something you'd be terrified to see lurking in the trees.

The Sendaw Defender Spikes (appx. $16) are extremely easy to install wherever you need them — all it takes is a little double-sided Velcro, a few screws, or some zip ties — and once they're up, they're capable of keeping birds, cats, and even people from climbing all over your fence.