Saturday, November 14, 2009

How do I stop the sparrows from eating the leaves on my Hibiscus plants.?

At least I think it is sparrows...it could be pigeons or grackles. Help!

How do I stop the sparrows from eating the leaves on my Hibiscus plants.?
Mmm... much like various animals and staying away from random scents or sounds... perhaps you could try some sort of topical agent that safe for your plant? For our peach tree I use soapy water... it keeps away the aphids, snails, slugs.. must keep applying though. But I did see in the Garden Center another spray to keep away birds.. something to do with the scent or taste that just drives them away. If you have a garden center or nursery nearby, I think it would be good to give them a call if not stop in and see what advice they have for ya. The staff are usually pretty knowledgeable and can guide you to the proper non-toxic products for your needs. (At least in my experience they have been.)


Good luck to you and your beautiful Hibiscus.





Take care,


miR :)
Reply:get a cat
Reply:Try putting a scarecrow nearby for a few days
Reply:Shoot them. You will not need a large caliber for sparrows. A .22 or pellet gun should suffice.


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