90% confidence
Based on 20,000+ analyzed cases
Bird Protection on strawberry
What's Happening
Birds easily spot ripening red strawberries from above, even on balconies, and can decimate a crop in hours just before the fruit is ready to pick.
How to Fix It
- 1
Create arches using dollar store hula hoops cut in half.
- 2
Cover arches with deer netting rather than standard bird netting (bird netting often traps birds or has holes that are too large).
- 3
Ensure netting is pinned tightly around the container rim so birds cannot walk underneath.
- 4
Alternatively, paint small stones red and place them around the plants before berries ripen to 'train' birds that the red objects are inedible.
How to Prevent It
Install netting structures before flowers set fruit to ensure no access points remain.
Related Problems
Same Problem on Other Plants
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes bird protection on my plant?
Birds easily spot ripening red strawberries from above, even on balconies, and can decimate a crop in hours just before the fruit is ready to pick.
How do I fix bird protection?
Create arches using dollar store hula hoops cut in half.. Cover arches with deer netting rather than standard bird netting (bird netting often traps birds or has holes that are too large)..
How do I prevent bird protection from happening again?
Install netting structures before flowers set fruit to ensure no access points remain.