Do scarecrows actually work?

While traditional, motionless scarecrows do work against “pest birds” (e.g. crows and blackbirds), the effect is almost always temporary. Over time, the birds get used to stationary dummies and resume their destructive habits. read more

Here’s what you need to know to make and use scarecrows in your yard or garden. read more

Traditional scarecrows are made of a t-shaped frame draped in clothing that has been stuffed full of straw or other weather-resistant materials to loosely resemble a human. While this method may work for a short period of time, birds that frequent the area will test the scarecrow over time by coming closer. read more