Many people think that farming is a straightforward profession, but in my opinion, farming is one of the most challenging professions. Countless things require your attention at one time. Apart from that, physical and mental exhaustion is something that can’t be ignored. You get the fruit of your hard work and patience at the end of all these things.

Framers have to deal with many challenges, including farming the crops, sowing the seeds, and harvesting the crop once it is ready. Apart from all these, farmers take care of their crops as if they are their children. Keeping them away from different diseases and animals is their top priority. The vegetation needs to be away from the curse of wildlife which is why necessary measures are taken to prevent that.

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Keeping birds away:   

Birds in rice are one of the most common occurrences all sounds the world. In fact, in my opinion, birds will be anywhere there is a grain of rice or food they can munch on. Imagine a whole rice field and birds trying to get all the rice grains. Framers are super vigilant in that regard. Here are some methods they use to keep birds away from their crop.

  • Classic Scarecrow: You can’t miss a classic scarecrow when it comes to scaring animals away from fields. It is considered one of the best and non-toxic ways to get rid of birds, and this method has been in use for centuries I don’t think the classic old scarecrow is going anywhere anytime soon. The idea of a scarecrow is putting a dummy in the middle of a field and dressing it up as a human being with horrid expressions so that any animals that see it try to run in the opposite direction. To make birds fly away from your fields, the key is to place them at different paces after every week so that the birds feel like it is a threat to them and not just a dummy.
  • Bird netting: Want to trap anything? Grab a net. If you are not getting any success from scarecrows, why don’t you try another non-toxic way that will help you eliminate the birds trying to destroy your crop? A butterfly net is the best way to keep the birds away from the rice plants. The net is not tiny, nor is it too big, because insects provide certain benefits that the crop needs to stay alive. Depriving them won’t be a good idea, but it will help you eliminate the birds.
  • Bird repellent: A bird repellent spray might be the best investment if you are a farmer and need to eliminate birds from your crop. The primary purpose of purchasing a bird repellent is to keep them away from the crop and not to kill them. That’s why using a small amount will go a long way.

Apart from these methods, there are other ways to keep birds away from rice, like using wind chimes, ultrasonic repellent, reflective items, and predator decoys. One of the most complex parts of farming is keeping stuff away from your crop and keeping it healthy. These methods will help you achieve that.


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