"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Owning a wood-framed house in Upstate New York, I expected to deal with snow and the occasional deer—not ...

Owning a home on the water should provide relaxation and solitude. Various bird species -- such as geese -- are attracted to the water, too. They gather and linger, often produce excessive noise and ...

ST. LOUIS, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Elite Bird Management, a leading provider of professional bird control solutions, is proud to announce it now serves all 50 states. As part of its ...

The new bird deterrent Montana Resources and Atlantic Richfield tested on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Berkeley Pit may have already hit a deterrent of its own — U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has ...

Pigeons, also known as rats with wings, love to roost on the window sills, roofs and cornices of brownstones, bringing their unsightly droppings with them. The droppings pose a moderate health risk ...

Pigeons can be a real bother if they've taken up residence in your garden or balcony, causing damage to plants and leaving unsightly droppings on patios. However, before turning to harsh chemicals or ...

Magpies, renowned for their intelligence and as a prominent species across the UK, can be quite intrusive in British gardens. They may take a liking to snacking on your ripening produce or otherwise ...

As spring is in full swing, gardeners are being advised to be aware of birds that might feast on seedlings or cause chaos among plants while hunting for insects. Particularly, birds like magpies and ...

Owning a wood-framed house in Upstate New York, I expected to deal with snow and the occasional mouse—not birds attacking or flying into my home. But last fall, after hearing a woodpecker drill its ...