How do i keep barn swallows away after this nesting season is over?

Question

we just moved from new york to delaware and after about a week living here there were about 3 barn swallows in our backyard. noone though much about it until one swoped and almost hit my 4 year old sister when she was playing on her swingset. we now know that we can't get rid of them since they laid eggs and are protected by the law but after this nesting season is over and they leave how can we keep it so that they don't come back? is there any type of spray that we can put on our deck?(the nest is right under the stair case there) and should we also put some of this spray on my little sisters playset?(it's like a tree house with a swing set attacted)

thanks to all who resond and help

Answer 1

Exclusion of birds from nesting sites can be a long-term preventive measure. Swallows can be excluded from potential nest sites with barriers made rom plastic sheeting, vinyl strips or fine-mesh wire. Nylon or wire mesh size should be 1.3 to 1.9 cm (0.5 to 0.75 in.) but 2.5 cm (1 inch) mesh is adequate.

Nets or other barriers must be installed before swallows arrive. After the fact exclusion can be expensive, time-consuming and ineffective.

Barriers, nets and plastic sheeting can be unattractive if they are not properly installed. To maintain building decorum and to effectively exclude swallows, be sure that all nets, plastic stripping and sheets are taut, neat and follow building contour and form. This will also maximize the benefit of barrier materials and devices. Loose or poorly fitted nets or other flexible material will have pockets or wrinkles that could trap or entangle birds, as well as windblown litter and debris.

The type of barrier you use will vary according to building shape and size and the degree of permanence required. Temporary barriers may be supported by tape, garbage bag ties, thumbtacks or staples. More elaborate methods involving rust resistant picture hooks or cup hooks can support permanent barriers. Hooks can also be used for temporary barriers.

Wooden dowels, laths and metal rods can be used to support nets. They can be attached by hooks or nailed directly to building surfaces, A power tool can be used to nail or s***w net supports to concrete or cement surfaces.

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