How to Stop Birds from Building Nests, and Pooping around your House and Cars.

This is how I stopped birds from building nests, and pooping around our house, porch, outdoor patio furniture, car mirrors, hanging plants, pots, and wreaths. I use blue plastic grocery bags to keep birds from nesting in my ceiling fan light fixture and front door wreaths. This would also work in places like your lean-to and under your deck. The problem with building nests in our plants is: The nest gets bigger and bigger, and it crowds out the plant, and really hinders the plant's growth and health. This method uses no chemicals and won't harm or hurt the birds or the plants. How to stop birds from pooping on your car.
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UPDATE. 6 weeks later: This continues to work! The bird that used to build a nest here keeps coming by. It flutters nearby for a minute and then flies away. No nest!
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[@rickstid-bits]

UPDATE. 6 weeks later: This continues to work! The bird that used to build a nest here keeps coming by. It flutters nearby for a minute and then flies away. No nest!

[@blueskysailing]

I hope you don't get some birds that are color blind. 🙁

[@JacobFisher-zb6vm]

Rick, I have the same problem around the front of our house. Thanks for your video. I am a 68 years young resourceful guy also and appreciate problem solvers like you. I can tell from the non-response from you to some of the viewers that you are a patient and compassionate man... I, on the other hand, maybe not so much tolerance! To all the "haters" out there I say, get a life and click on to the next video!! Nobody forces you to watch or listen to anything. God Bless you and keep up the good works...

[@rickstid-bits]

Thank you Jacob. I don't waste my time with negative and ugliness. There's too much good all around me to enjoy instead. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@goodchick88]

He had a problem with birds making nests in the dryer vent and stove vents. I went to Dollar Tree and bought a roll of blue garbage bags and some push pins. I tacked 4 bags on the wooden fence near the fence near the vents. The freakin bags work!!! And because the bags are near the AC, the bags move around a lot and the birds stay away!! Your idea is truly freakin awesome!!! Thanks!!😂😂🎉❤👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@rickstid-bits]

Hello. Awesome! So simple, right? 🙂 Thank you for leaving a comment. I think you'll find quite a few more interesting things from me that you probably don't know. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@olga7934]

Perfect! Cut up a blue plastic recycle bag.. I started hanging strips around the trees, shrubs all around the property as they were increasing at a mad rate and super territorial. Their constant staccato screech nearly drove me mad. As if an Invisible wall pushed them back they withdrew immediately. They still have some nests high up in some trees but they make a detour to stay well away from my property. It is remarkable how well it works. Thanks for passing on the info. 🧐😁

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Olga. You’re welcome. I'm glad it's working for you too. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@ckhartzler2437]

Thanks, Rick! My husband was blessed as are you … her could fix about anything. And what he couldn’t fix, he figured out how to fix. But, he passed away 3+ years ago. I just found your channel and I’m hoping I can learn from you since I can’t ask him. Thanks again!!

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi C K. I'm sorry for your loss. I hope my other videos will help you also. Rick

[@peg9508]

Hi CK , Sorry for your loss, 3 yrs me 2. Just stumbled by here, I think it may have been about him having 2 deal with bird poop. Lol but that's life, hope we all can learn a bit here & n there. Rick's page is interesting & knowable ( like the men in our past) no pun intended. Keep Smiling❤

[@sharongressett9541]

We agree. Light blue ceilings over decks, patios, front porches - anywhere you have an outdoor ceiling, paint it light blue and you will see a decrease of about 100% in birds making their homes on your property and worse...“messing” it up.

[@pauladavis4234]

My ceilings on all my houses are blue! I live in the south and they still come and make nests. I bought owls didn’t work and tacked up a ordinary plastic bag and that’s the only thing that has kept them away.

[@lisawelch8197]

I have heard this for years, Thanks for the other idea's.

[@patmcnally2529]

blue ceilings also are a deterent for wasp's ,hornets, and bees . they associate it with the sky, I was told .

[@sherriquinley8100]

It’s called Haint Blue

[@YOUR-WORD-IS-YOUR-BOND]

​@@patmcnally2529That's exactly what it's for... not birds

[@jyeomans69]

Crows are also an issue tearing up our grass. Just cleaned horrible bird nests yesterday, will try this thank you!

[@rickstid-bits]

Hello. You’re welcome. Please let me know if it works on your crows. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@melissatokarczyk]

For the past month, I've been wrapping a toy snake around my car mirror when it's parked in my driveway .It has been working wonders for my bird poop problem! It really keeps the birds away

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Melissa. Thank you for adding that information. I'm glad that's working for you. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@laurielevell454]

We tried a rubber snake on our front porch light but it evidently didn’t scare the birds as they built their nest ON TOP OF THE SNAKE!

[@kevinleukhardt9560]

Way to go Rick! I am on the same page with you--after spendiing 25 years in the military, I like fixing my own vehicles and doing a lot of my home repairs. I actually have this bird poop problem now with birds bombing my truck and wife's car. I was going to buy one of those fake snakes or battery powered Owls to scare off the birds, but they know its fake too I think after a while. I had some 25-gallon bags I use for my recycle bins and instead of throwing them away, I tied them on my truck mirrors. Bingo! stopped this little finch from attacking my cars! I could not believe how aggressive this bird is! I did use the blue shopping bag for my wife's car, and it did the trick. Keep these helpful videos coming to get lazy husbands off the couch. 🙂

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Kevin. Thank you for serving our great country! And thank you for the kind words. Rick

[@MatthewSmith-cp3hu]

the bag technique worked for me! thank you! you might want to remake this video and start with the solution and then follow up with the story, i could see that video going viral because it worked well for me but almost gave up because i did not see any solution in the video ... just the stories of what happened to you ... but i jumped ahead after listening for about 5 minutes ... when doing research it can end up taking up far more time that a person has to listen to every video, thanks again for making the video!

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Matthew. I'm glad it worked for you. You’re welcome. Thank you the note. Yeah . . . I know I'm long winded with my explanations. I don't want to spend a lot of time recording and then editing. I just want to get the information posted - in the hopes that it will help someone else. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@davedave4561]

As for the birds on the side mirrors, we just moved to a rural area and had this happen every night. I bought some disposable shower caps to cover the car side mirrors and they fit perfectly! One will last a few weeks and they are cheap. I will follow your advice about the color blue, Thanks!

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Dave. I like it! Whatever works! You’re welcome. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@carolrengnez8932]

Heard in South they use to paint over porch hangings and porches ceiling blue, to keep away evil spirits! Kill 2 birds with one stone this blue business?😂

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Carol, Thank you for adding that information. Other people have mentioned that here also. However, some say it works, some say it doesn't keep them away. If I knew for certain the blue ceiling worked - I would do mine. These bags are another alternative in case the blue painted roof doesn't work. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@winter-qd4yw]

Thank you! I came here as I am dealing with this now! I have some acreage and am blessed with many, many wild blueberry bushes. The birds like the berries too. They are popping blue all over everything! I will try this!

[@rickstid-bits]

Hello. You’re welcome. Please come back and let me know how it goes. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@bethbenson1931]

Thanks so much for this idea! Had just told my husband that the front stoop of our new house had bird poop all over it. He was going to go over and look at it tomorrow and see what he could do. Now all we have to do is find blue bags somewhere. Have not seen them in AZ. Thanks again! 😊

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Beth. Looks like I caught him just in time! 🙂 Some people are reporting that light blue fabric, ribbon, or something similar is working for them. You could also go to a dollar store and look for a small box of blue, small trash bags, and try them. Our stores carry Glad “Beachside Breeze,” small, 4 gallon trash bags. They are about the same color light blue as the bags I use. If you try the trash bags - please come back let me know if they work for you. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@judymarlar1949]

Well, I just remembered how people used to paint their porch floors and ceilings , hant blue! Thanks for sharing this cause I have a terrible problem with the birds making their nest on the top of my porch post! I cant wait to find those blue bags!

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Judy. You're welcome. Let me know how it goes. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@peg9508]

Lol 2😂

[@bridgetjones8339]

Thank you! I’ve been going crazy with robins in the spring not letting me out in my own space bc they’re protecting their nests. I appreciate this solution.

[@rickstid-bits]

Hello. You're welcome. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@elainebonneau1997]

Thank you we have an electric retractable awning that the birds perch and poop on above the deck. Our stores only have brown paper bags or maybe white plastic. I may buy some blue dog waste bags and tie them around the arm to try and deter the birds from the deck.

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Elaine. You're welcome. Let me know how it goes. Rick

[@ramonalee1]

I think they see it as a Blue Jay and a threat. You are way more dedicated than I am, I’d just stop feeding. It’s good to know, thanks for your dedication. I fought a robin who wanted to nest on top of my security camera last year for so long. I tried a rubber snake, she’d build on top of it. I waited until she came and would play hawk and then owl sounds through the speaker she was sitting on. That worked for about 3 times and then she didn’t care. I just had to tear the nest down every day and I guess her biological clock told her hey, there’s all kinds of trees and shrubs around here so she finally stopped. I keep a sunflower feeder out and 2 suet feeders but haven’t had any problems other than that one time for 10 years. My car stays in the garage. If they start messing up my deck living space, I will just stop feeding. Thanks for the tip!

[@polarbearsrus6980]

"beat the snot out of it"... I haven't heard that one in a while. Thanks for sharing.🤭🤭🤭

[@rickstid-bits]

Hello, You’re welcome. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@ckingreality]

Thank you! Same problem here in MD. I placed bricks on the runs of the lower deck ams slipped scare tape between the runs of the upper deck. No more nesting. Now I’ll be looking for blue bags! 😀

[@rickstid-bits]

Hello. You’re welcome. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@justluvnme3618]

Hello , you are so right a plastic bag works. People’s at work would ask what’s the plastic bag for . Lol

[@rickstid-bits]

Hello. I don't mind looking a little "unique" or even goofy - if it's something that works or solves a problem. I say that outright in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZbJZpdobJaqack&ab_channel=Rick%27sTid-Bits Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@jennifermeyer3908]

Thank you!!! I thought it was just our house ! I can't wait to try the blue bag thing. So thankful!!!

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Jennifer. You’re welcome. Let me know how it goes. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@EstherBlaine-d5f]

Loved your video! A friend lives near wooded area. They were even building nests in his rain gutters. He balls up chicken wire and attaches various places with zip ties. He said you hardly notice it and it works.

[@denisehibbs9576]

Thanks for telling us this ! I live in a ground floor apt. The first year i had a birds nest on my patio. It was right above the back door. So naturally the bird poop went down the entire length of the door. And on the concret beneath the door. You can't do anything with babies in there. So we stopped using the patio and door . The poop piled up. I would clean it but it would be right back. It was disgusting. In April i removed the empty nest. Cleaned really good. Now on May 12th i find sunflower seeds shells on my patio. I swept them away. 2 days later they are there again. I tried using peppermint oil on a sponge but that doesn't work. Lysoll didn't work . So now I wil try a blue bag. Thanks ! I'm getting too old to be scrubbing bird poop off my patio everyday. Thanks !

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Denise. You’re welcome. As you saw, the bird will come back to the same spot every Spring looking to build a nest. I put a note in my electronic calendar that reminds me every year to "put my blue bags out" before their season starts. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@harrymcfarlin4069]

I've been doing it for years on my sail boat, usually use White bags tied to my stays. It spooks the gulls! Crazy but it works.

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Harry. That's more good information to know. Thank you for adding that. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@deborahadcock978]

The EXACT same issues here too😳Makes me so upset!!There are so many trees on our property almost 3 acres.Why Why Why🥺I will definitely be doing this!Thank you so much!

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Deborah. You’re welcome. Let me know how it goes. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@ca6177]

Wow! I'm going to tell my husband! Birds always poop on our car! Thanks!

[@rickstid-bits]

Hello. You’re welcome. Let me know how it works for you. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@irvgleaner5558]

My car is blue and they love to poop on it. I guess they think they are over water.

[@teresamcnulty8471]

Yeah! There are lots of other places they can nest, and the poop makes me afraid of sickness. Like psittacosis.

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Teresa. I agree! Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@lindapetrus5683]

Thank you so much for your blue bag tip! I tried everything last year and nothing worked. Put the blue bag floating from my motion light and alas she hasn’t come back. Also, bird dropping on my car everyday, wrapped a blue bag around the side mirror - wala… no more poop on my car.😊. Only problem I foresee is finding blue plastic bags, NY banded plastic bags a few years ago. :(

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Linda. You’re welcome. Thank you for leaving a comment. For the car mirrors: The color of the bag doesn't matter. All you need is the mirror covered. We still visit family living in New York and we forget about the "no plastic bags" every time we go to a store! My wife suggests going to a place like a dollar store and looking at small, bathroom trash bags. You might find them in blue. Maybe they will work. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@lorelynleisure4048]

I immediately thought that the blue bag is the color of a Bluejay. Maybe? I need to tell this to my sister-in-law! Thank you!

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Lorelyn. You’re welcome. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@Sandy-ho2vt]

Definitely going to try this! My husband has tried several different things on our front porch and they just keep coming back.

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Sandy. Let me know how it goes. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@Legacy_125]

The birds have been pooping on my solar lights. One year a bird built her nest in the door wreath, that was fun. TFS

[@rickstid-bits]

Hello. I hope this idea will help you. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@vernakulis3527]

@@rickstid-bitsI had birds sitting in my fan and pooping on my patio table. Bought a rubber snake and they don’t like the snake. You might want to try this. 4:28

[@pbear7814]

We get a nest in ours every year.

[@anniesshenanigans3815]

not sure how I found this but it's been entertaining.

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Annie. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@chuck5558]

Great video. I will try the blue bags and see if our birds hate them too. Last spring we had a Robin who liked to attack his reflection in some of the windows. Of course it's always near sunrise and he loved one of the bedroom windows. 😖 I tried a plastic owl, didn't work. I tried bird scare tape, it worked for a few days and he was back. My only solution was to cover the windows he liked with cardboard. After a month I took them down and he never returned. I also have a boat lift with a canopy and the Swallows love to build nests there. Here, the bird scare tape worked. They stayed away last summer.

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Chuck. Let me know how it goes. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@AVtothe7thpower]

Thanks! I hear pinwheels work!

[@rickstid-bits]

Hello. You're welcome. It's certainly worth a try. Let me know how it goes. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@mikeoreilly4020]

Thank you. I just hope this works for doves. They are dumb as rocks, but incredibly stubborn when they decide they want to nest someplace.

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Mike. Please let me know if it works for you and the doves. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@cmatjad]

I will be trying your blue bag suggestion. I have birds attacking my truck including getting under the hood and building nests inside the fenders. Will let you know how it goes.

[@cindycreateforlife]

I will definitely try the blue bag, we have robins who love our covered deck structure. We love the birds but not the mess and some are messier than others!

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Cindy, Let me know how it goes. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@jtahoe5672]

Thank you for this tip! I'll be trying it quite soon. Here's another bird problem that's quite troublesome. On a house I own I have redwood siding. The woodpeckers love to drill holes in it every spring to create housing. Cedar siding, as my neighbor can attest, is also a favorite. I'll certainly try the blue bag as a deterrent; I can tell you other "swishy" things have not worked. Tried rubber snakes. They laughed at me. Anyone with this problem? What has worked for you??

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi J. I'm sorry. I can't help you with that one. Rick

[@shirleydenton4747]

I can only add that plastic snakes work to keep them from eating my seeds right away. They soon learn the snakes will not harm, and will feed right beside them. My seeds are sprouted by then, so no big deal. The best thing I ever found to keep almost everything away was one of those large colorful floaters kids use in pools. The one I used had a huge monster looking thing. I tied it so it would hit against a nearby tree with every little gust. I quit having deer , burds, and garden flourished.

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Shirley. Thank you for adding that information. And thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@daphneanngoodwin566]

I was pleasantly surprised! This really worked🙂. Thanks so much.

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Daphne. You're welcome. Thank you for letting me know. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@tommyespears2523]

I have a pr of barn swallow s invading my front porch. they are chasing my hummingbirds away.. I used 4" wide blue painting tape. I doubled it then cut Into strips . I have 2 swallow so mad now. I thank you for this tip they are not going back to their spot. I'm 68 and love hummingbirds..I have up to 50+ sometimes eating at the same time. those birds will not win thanks again

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Tommye. Awesome! You’re welcome. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@debbieschaefer332]

I have had luck using old CD disks. I've heard they don't like the reflection. Works for rabbits in the garden too. They do make a ribbon/tape (search Bird Tape) that works too.

[@AprilRaine60]

I live in North Idaho and I just moved into a newly constructed home and I've got starlings that have nested in my vents. I am having a guy take care of it for me. I've done some research and when I put the vent overs over the vents that need to open, like the dryer vent I'm going to put shiny curly ribbon on them so they can blow in the wind. I read they don't like shiny things that move around. They also suggested a CD because it's reflective. I really enjoyed your video and I'm curious why the blue bag works. Let's try to find the answer.

[@rickstid-bits]

Thank you for the kind words. And thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@TIFFandDRETV]

Don’t have blue bags in my area. I’ll try to find something sky blue. Thanks for the tip.

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Tiff & Dretv. Some people are reporting that light blue fabric, ribbon, or something similar is working for them. You could also go to a dollar store and look for a small box of blue, small trash bags, and try them. Our stores carry Glad “Beachside Breeze,” small, 4 gallon trash bags. They are about the same color light blue as the bags I use. If you try the trash bags - please come back let me know if they work for you. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@DrnajeebAhsan]

Thank you Sir I’m in Plano Tx. Having problems with Swallows nesting above my front main door, droppings in front of main door,should I try the blue bag formula?

[@rickstid-bits]

Hello. You’re welcome. Absolutely! Let me know how it goes. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@joehogarty4187]

I have to admit this sounded like a hoax to me, but I was desperate and decided to try it. I have a 16' retracting awning over my back deck that I have issues with birds wanting to build nests inside when the awning is pulled back. You think I could find a blue plastic bag from somewhere ? So I got an idea to buy a couple blue pool noodles, cut them in half length wise, and tuck the strips along the top of the metal shield that protects the rolled up fabric. Unbelievable . . . they have quit building their nests ! I still don't get it, but hey . . . it does work ! Thank you for the brilliant idea !

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Joe. That's very clever! Great idea! Thank you for adding that information. I'm glad my video lead you to discovering a solution for your awning. You’re welcome. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@j.y.3604]

Hi, I have an AC unit under a tree and birds were pooping all over it. I tied blue plastic grocery bags over 3 of the branches and I have not had any poo on there since. I tried a plastic owl first and that helped a little but eventually even after moving the owl around daily it wasn't as effective. I hope this continues. Thanks for the tip.

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi J. Y. Awesome! You’re welcome. Keep me updated. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@lourdesgayas4412]

Thank you very much I will try it,I hopebit works here in the Philipppines.GOD BLESS.

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Lourdes. You’re welcome. Let me know how it goes. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@daviddorr7321]

Dang plastic bags have been outlawed in my state. 😆 Good info though thanks.

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi David. Some people are reporting that light blue fabric, ribbon, or something similar is working for them. You could also go to a dollar store and look for a small box of blue, small trash bags, and try them. Our stores carry Glad “Beachside Breeze,” small, 4 gallon trash bags. They are about the same color light blue as the bags I use. If you try the trash bags - please come back let me know if they work for you. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@jtate333]

Just checking in with my pigeon update. I have foil, spikes and cds hanging from my balcony and birds kept coming 🙈. Left them all on balcony and no good but then I hung about 7 blue bags around half of the balcony and brilliant, no poop! Well two mishaps which was nothing compared to before and a few poops in the non bag area but not bad at all! I’m thrilled so thanks a million but the only thing is I don’t think my neighbours will be very happy leaving the bags all the time and some people don’t like plastic so am going to try some thick blue ribbon which I feel might look better. Ordered some today to try it , will let you know. Now am I right in thinking if I removed all the blue bags would the birds return? I have a feeling you are going to say yes.One other thing I see you covered your car windows but your car is blue how come the birds go on a blue car? Regards 👍

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi J. I am hopeful blue ribbon will work. Many other people have commented here that they are using ribbon because their grocery stores don't supply plastic bags anymore. I have no idea why they love the mirrors on my blue car. But they sure did! Rick

[@jtate333]

@@rickstid-bits I hope the ribbons works it’s not arrived yet, I was lucky I found some doggie poo bags in blue so used those and a few others. After about ten days I heard a noise this am from a pigeon and there it was on the balcony ledge! Must be colour blind 😀

[@ronaldlee2376]

Your vid gave me a chuckle. Mid 70's began with female Cardinal pecking the same area of same basement window. did not scratch, but pecked until there was blood covering glass. Few years later, moved to Main floor window directly above it, then to vehicle side mirrors & we did as you. This has stopped after some 30 years. This was only female Cardinals doing this every year. I have bird feeders 30' from South windows, but no longer the agravating pecking/ bloody mess. My present problem is Morning Doves flying into windows/screens, regardless of season (South & West Windows) sunny or cloudy days with an 40% mortality rate. At 75 I have concluded there is always going to be someone or thing testing my patience. Btw, if you have problems with Carpenter Bees, find a plastic grass seed bag, paint it brown & hang it near their burrows in wood. They fear they are Hornets & will leave the area.

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Ronald. Wow! I've heard of people having that problem with birds flying into windows and dying, but (fortunately) I've never had that experience myself. Thank you for the tip on carpenter bees. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@jamesscherping2461]

There is a product for dealing with birds and windows, you can buy verticle strands. The same company also tell you how to DIY them. Works well where I have tried it.

[@bethlapenna.creativearts]

What has worked for me is buying a white Poska felt tip marker and drawing vertical lines on the outside of my windows about 3 inches apart. For some reason, The birds perceive that they can’t fly through them as they are too narrow, so they went away and problem solved.

[@ronaldlee2376]

@@bethlapenna.creativearts You definitely gave this some serious thought. Thank you, but am still at a loss, with 16 windows to choose from why the same 2, every time; 1 South, other west ?

[@bethlapenna.creativearts]

@@ronaldlee2376 I have a college degree and I think birds have a doctorate! The 2 windows I drew the vertical lines on faced east and north. Go figure....

[@janaewulff6987]

Hey Rick - what a,great idea, thank you! I got such a kick out if you saying "Pecked the snot out of it", LOL! You made my evening! Sincerely, Janae - Omaha

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Janae. I'm glad I made you smile! 🙂 Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@melissaflowers1256]

Tour Guide in Mackinac Island told us the Grand Hotel paints its porch ceilings sky blue. Birds won't build nests in the sky. That is why birds avoid the blue bags. No place to perch or build in the air.

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Melissa. Thank you. I may have to try this. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@abbyrock5684]

Haint Blue or any light blue color is what Southerners paint the ceilings of porches to keep bees, wasps, and birds from building nests.

[@SiriusGoddess555]

That makes sense.

[@user-cr3fz8lz2i]

This is fascinating and I must try it. I’ll ask an ornithologist about the blue-bag concept. Thanks!

[@rickstid-bits]

Hello, You’re welcome. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@victorialantini4046]

I tried silver shiny tape , that didn’t work, I’m going to try the blue plastic disposable table cloths and cut them in strips, thanks for the tip.

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Victoria. You’re welcome. That should work! Let me know how it goes. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@pamdelong5113]

Awesome thank you so much I've been fighting bird's for year's!!!!!!God bless you!

[@rickstid-bits]

You're welcome. Rick

[@elainebonneau1997]

I will, weather should be better this week here in MA to hose/clean deck then attach waste bags to see.

[@dasandbox2555]

I rarely have bird poop on my outside patio. I’m backed up to the woods with lots of birds. I happen to have a blue shade umbrella. Ah, ha💡that’s why they avoid my patio., the blue umbrella! Just luck on my part but sure is welcome😅😅

[@genevievedupont3072]

Thanks Rick, like you I have/a wreath on my front door and a robin was obsessed with it, either to build her nest or or pluck at the twigs, have been looking for a small snake but think I will try your blue bag trick, thanks very much from Canada. I also have a problem with my hostas being eaten I wonder if the blue bag which work with rabbits?

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Genevieve, You’re welcome. Please let me know how it goes. I'm afraid I can't help you with the rabbits. The deer kept eating my hostas. I had to finally give up on them. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@jtate333]

Going searching for blue bags tomorrow! Will let you know thank you.

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi J. You’re welcome. Let me know how it goes. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@jtate333]

@@rickstid-bits found some blue bags , different shades of blue, hung them out but it’s windy today so perhaps the wind noise might keep them away I keep looking 😳it’s a big open balcony so monitoring it. Just going out to poop remove, hopefully the last lot 🙏

[@patriciaphilbrick4771]

I have a big problem with the birds Thanks for the tip

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Patricia. You’re welcome. Let me know how it works for you. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@karenmadden9008]

We have a lot of birds as well, but only this year did they start attacking my husbands Black F250, it is bombed daily on both sides, front to the back doors! But, then they're scratching it, because they're smearing the poo! I am definitely going to try the bag over the mirrors, thanks so much for the tip!

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Karen. Let me know how it goes. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@karenmadden9008]

@@rickstid-bits I already have & subscribed! Thanks so much!

[@imwatching2320]

When we moved to Key West , FL, I noticed that many older houses had the cieling of their porches painted sky blue. I was told that it was done to discurage birds, wasps , and bugs from nesting under the porch cielings . When we moved to the Texas Hiill country, I painted our porch cieling blue. In 40 years, we never had bird nest or wasps build a hive on that porch.

[@baturaotara3064]

I will use these methods and get back to you with results. Appreciate your resourcefulness.

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Batura. You’re welcome. Please do let me know how it goes. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@rodneymeikrantz9702]

Birds like to build nests in the rail of our awning what a mess down the back of the house. I am trying to figure out where to put the blue bags. It’s worth a shot!!

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Rodney. Let me know how it goes. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@kayejohnson3000]

Wow, I'm gonna try the blue bags. We have a metal carport with the metal supports all across the top and the birds sit up there and poop all over my car all the time. Time for the blue bags!

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Kaye. Let me know how it goes. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@markb4593]

May state has outlawed plastic bags so I will try the rubber snake.

[@markithareacco5378]

Thank you so much for sharing your gifts, Rick. The details you, fine details is what I enjoy most. Bless you! And thank you.

[@rickstid-bits]

You're welcome. Thank you for the kind words Markitha. Rick

[@gaylegoeschel9850]

Love these tid-bits they are so helpful. And be recommending your channel to another channel that I watch. 😊

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Gayle. Thank you for the kind words. I hope they help a lot of people. Rick

[@marcherijones4192]

Thank you for your video, I’ve tried several DIY methods with no success! I’m looking on Amazon for blue bags now. Hoping this works for pigeon problem in AZ. High heat, almost non-existent daily winds, unless crazy monsoon blows thru, so reflective tapes, etc. do not blow or fade due to heat and dust. No UV protection, etc. Your remedy is one I have not seen before.

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Mar Cheri. You’re welcome. Let me know how it goes. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@vickilindsey4499]

Maybe try a nice piece of chiffon fabric in blue. Tie it in a bow and make it attractive.

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Vicki. That's a great idea. Let me know if that works for you. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@s.c.h.1804]

Hi Rick, I happened to see your video when I was trying to learn ideas on how to landscape a slanted down to the left side on a front yard of a house that we are thinking to buy. I saw your first video of putting river rocks in the yard instead of mulch. I liked that idea very much and told my husband about it! Then I saw this bird pooping video and the language you used to describe the situation is funny, genuine and made views like me feel good and comfortable. they are so practical and easy to do! So I will email this video to my kids's family and ask their children to watch, learn and enjoy it! Oh, almost forgot to mention I liked the way and speed you talk in the video. I can tell you are a person with good heart! I hope there are more people like you in the world! Thank you vey much for making the videos! I will keep watching! Thanks again! PS: Your yard looks so beautiful! It made me wonder what state you reside!?

[@rickstid-bits]

Hello! Thank you for the kind words. And thank you for sharing my videos. The only reason I do them is in the hope that they will help other people. I am just South of Richmond, VA. Thank you taking the time to send me such a wonderful note. Rick

[@Cre-Art]

I love this! We have a real problem with the birds and our car. We're going to try covering the mirrors, and maybe attaching a bit of blue plastic too. Found this video randomly, and appreciate the tip. 👍 Now if you have a solution for the oak trees-oh brother. It's a seasonal cycle of pollen, leaves, and then: the worms! You can't wash your car and leave it outside, except we don't have a choice. Help! 🤪

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Naomi. Thank you for leaving a comment. Let me know how it goes. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@Cre-Art]

@@rickstid-bits Thanks, Rick. My husband said that in our case it's not the mirrors but the birds that sit up in the infamous oak trees. Maybe some blue plastic ties there will help. Worth a shot. BTW, you have a lovely home. :)

[@rickstid-bits]

Thank you.

[@cindy6479]

I hope this will help for the night herons in my trees. How am I going to get blue bags up in my 30 foot tree? I asked my son if he could tie it to an arrow and shoot the arrow over the limbs. Guess we’ll see how that works out. Thank you for your tips.

[@lindaneely3977]

Hi Rick. We love birds. We invite them to our home because we feed them with several bird feeders and water fountains. We enjoy watching the birds. Problem we have is we have electrical lines that stream across our driveway where we park our cars. Birds sit on the wires and poop on my car constantly. Do you have any ideas to remedy this problem?

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Linda. I'm sorry. I don't know what you could do about that situation. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@cmadison7591]

Your car is blue like your bags! ❤

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi C. True! And they still like those mirrors! 🤔 Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@cmadison7591]

@@rickstid-bits thank you!

[@deucebollards]

Thanks for the videa and the advice. I've used white bags with the same effect.

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Deuce. You’re welcome. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@grassroot1100]

For the car mirror issue , you can buy an Ultrasonic bird repelling gadget that mounts on your roof , gutter or where ever you can mount it. Battery or house power energized.

[@loriscott3904]

Have you done a video on deterring birds from the mailbox? If so, can you send me the link? I tried the blue bag on my patio table and it works! I dont think my HOA will like a blue bag on my mailbox, though

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Lori. I'm sorry. I haven't. I need to get that done. Thank you for reminding me. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@joycemarro8862]

Every year I am bombarded with Robin nests. Finally I found the secret. Robins are afraid of cardinals. I got 2 red cardinal hanging windchimes and this is the 2nd season and no robin bird nests. Believe me it works. Now my neighbor does the same and thanks me every day.

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Joyce. Thank you for adding that information. And thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@Shakashack2022]

Viewers…. where do you get/buy your blue plastic bags? Next might be blue fabric. Thanks! Interesting tip, love learning stuff like this.

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi JS. I am in central Virginia. Our Walmart and Kroger use them. And Food Lion puts our cold items in them. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@lb9031]

amazon

[@IMOO1896]

My local Ingles has recently started using blue bags to identify cold items that need either freezer or refrigeration.

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Sandi. Thank you for adding that information. Rick

[@YSLRD]

Dollar Tree may have them in their trash bag section.

[@jimbalz3017]

I have that problem with my mailbox. Looking forward to seeing your video on that.

[@jamesscherping2461]

LOL regarding the vehicle mirrors. Had to do the same to discourage monkeys.

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi James. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@retiredboss4831]

As long as I have a flag flapping in the breeze on our deck, birds will not peck and poop on the nearby windows. Windows that are not near the flag, get a strip of a cut up mylar from a used birthday balloon. That does the trick for us.

[@carolmorgan6734]

This was great information, I make fake hornets nest to keep wood bees from eating my deck and porch. Since I am having this problem, can't wait to try it.

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Carol. Thank you. I like the hornets nest idea to keep them away. Let me know how that works for you. However, to immediately get rid of any Carpenter Bees that are already in holes: Check out my video here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKnQc3h-lMhpgdksi=nBKrs895_4BrWwUI Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@carolmorgan6734]

@@rickstid-bits I did go to the video about carpenter bees, but I take a brown paper bag stuff with some plastic bag and a few rocks to give it a little weight. Crinkle it up and shape like a nest, hang it up. I took shipping paper from packing box and wound it around and around shaped it and hung it on my porch. Carpenter Bees are pollinators, and I don't want to kill them. Sometimes a Carpenter bee will come and fly around but they don't stay. I let the carpenter bees run off the wasps and then I run off the Carpenters with fake nest. I will check out your other videos, love common sense. Tried the blue bags today, time will tell.

[@shericontrary2535]

there are blue disposable gloves

[@ellenka22]

I found your video by chance while searching how to keep barn swallows from building a nest on my front porch. They are almost scary when diving around and I’ll try this. I don’t know where to find blue bags where I live but I’ll definitely try! Thank you for sharing what you’ve learned!!! 🩵🙏

[@rickstid-bits]

Hello. You’re welcome. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@OldTimerGarden]

I wonder if blue ribbon would work. It would sure look better than that trash blowing around.

[@donnajaemoon]

Same thing I was thinking.

[@dianaprice3660]

This was a fantastic video. Thanks for sharing!

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Diana, You’re welcome. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@lotteleymoore-daigle9623]

I have a bird nest in a flower pot. The flowers are fake. A stray cat has already disturbed the bird nest. I will definitely try the blue bag

[@rickstid-bits]

Hello. Let me know how it goes. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@carolmc9821]

My back porch has all blue furniture on it. The birds in California must like the color. They have left their droppings all over the cushions and the backs of the blue chairs. What now?

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Carol. They loved the side mirrors on my blue car also! I can't explain why this works in so many situations - but other blue items don't seem to phase them. Rick

[@BritgirlTX]

I need to try this! Thank you ... especially on my car! Thanks for sharing! 🟦

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Britgirl. You’re welcome. Let me know how it goes. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@david-sv3kg]

you may want to try painting the ceilings that shade of blue. More durable and quieter too.

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[@nikoman71326]

bought blue bags. Will give it a try. Thank you, sir!

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Nikolay. You’re welcome. Let me know how it goes. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@carolynanderson5726]

where did you buy blue bags please?

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Carolyn. Our grocery stores use them. If yours doesn't: We can get Glad "Beachside Breeze" small, 4 gallon, bathroom trash bags. They are blue. Other people that can't get blue grocery bags have reported that they've used blue fabric or blue ribbon with success. Please come back and let me how this turns out for you. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@carolynanderson5726]

@@rickstid-bits thanks!

[@Tammygurganus-ml8nj]

I use the grey bags from Wal-Mart on my porches..it works.

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Tammy. I'm glad the gray ones work for you. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@nevafitzgerald2402]

The birds will not go were where is blue they think its the sky. All southerners know this I hope this helps this one reason we all paint are poRch ceilings light blue.🐦❤🌱🌱🙏

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Neva, I've lived near Richmond, VA for 30 years, and I am just now learning this. I've never seen any houses or buildings here with blue outside ceilings. I wonder why not? I may have to try this on the ceiling of my gazebo. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@mariacompton1416]

Mosquitos too.

[@klmjtr]

Hi I have a designated parking spot where I live and it’s under a tree…any suggestions on how to stop the poop from above getting on my car? I would not be permitted to put anything on the tree where I live. Thank you! Great video!

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Tiffi. Thank you for the kind words. I'm sorry. I don't have any suggestions for that. I wish I did. The only thing that would help is getting a car cover. But they are a pain if you drive the car every day. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@sherrya6902]

Is it just the color blue? I live in NY and there are no plastic shopping bags.. looking for an alternative..

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Sherry. My wife's family lives in upstate NY so I am familiar with them not using plastic bags anymore. Some people are reporting that light blue fabric, or something similar is working for them. You could also go to a dollar store and look for a small box of blue, small trash bags, and try them. If you try the trash bags - please come back let me know if they work for you. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@Oops-IMeantToDoThat]

I wonder if you could paint the fan and plades a similar blue as the bag would work? I know you can suspend a DVD in an area to keep bats away (messes with exhosounding). I think I remember someone saying the rotating DVD reflection can also deter birds. Haven't tried it myself. You could paint the wreath hanger black - no shinem

[@LJHLU]

I thought put black duck tape or blue on the hanger.

[@vickiemorris6849]

Since so many stores are doing away with plastic bags, would a light weight piece of fabric do the same thing? I need to keep rabbits from nibbling on my Asiatic lilies!

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Vickie. I don't know. It's certainly worth a try. Anything light blue might work. Rick

[@vickiabbott3838]

Just came across your video. I can't even think of a store here near Cincinnati that uses blue bags. What 3 stores near you uses them. Or where might i buy some?

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Vicki. Kroger and Food Lion use them here. I'm told that if you order groceries online for pick up or delivery that some stores use blue bags for the Cold items. You could ask someone there about that. Also, some people are reporting that light blue fabric, or something similar is working for them. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@nicholasmccarthy8771]

Very helpful. Thanks, Rick.

[@rickstid-bits]

Hi Nicholas. You’re welcome. Thank you for leaving a comment. Please click on the words “Rick’s Tid-Bits” underneath the video to go to my KZbin channel. I think you’ll find some helpful and unique tips in my How to Make Life Easier or Better section. kzbin.info/door/c-IuUFzC2Tyv06KzJyBESg Rick

[@davidszakacs6888]

The birds in your area seem to be more aggressive than the ones I deal with and we have a bird feeder in the back yard! They love to perch on the finials on top of my deck posts and poop so I found this sticky goo in a caulking tube years ago which kept them off but it was messy and would melt in hot weather so now I just go out once a week and just scrub the poop off the finials and the railings. I notice that in the Spring robins like to sit on the edge of my drive and sidewalks while, I assume, they look for worms in the yard and of course, poop before they leave. A couple of years ago we had a bird roosting at night in our front door wreath. I Googled about bird vision and they are very sensitive to colors so the blue must be a color they do not like. We do enjoy watching the birds so I guess you have to take the good with the bad.