How to get rid of ducks from your yard in Miami Florida

If you live in Miami or any part of South Florida, you’ve likely seen the population explosion of Muscovy ducks all over Dade County. While most people just ignore them, the question arises of how to get rid of them if they decide to frequent your property. Ducks can be a pleasant sight, but they can also cause damage to your yard and shrubbery.

Most of the time (but not always), the ducks waddle in from a canal or nearby lake. They may have wandered onto your property because of a nearby food source, usually from a person feeding cats outside. Muscovy ducks love dry cat food. In the morning, ducks are most active. As the day warms up, they’ll bed down in the shade under your trees and bushes and come out when the temperature is cooler.

One of the major problems isn’t the fact that these ducks nibble on your plants and grass, but their continuous defecating on your property, which makes a smelly mess. One duck can defecate over 60 times per day! The acidity in their waste can and will kill your grass, and when left on your pavement, can cause a slip and fall hazard to humans, especially the elderly.

Here are some ways to help deter ducks from entering your yard in Miami Dade County:

1. Remove any potential food sources: Make sure to clean up any bird seed, pet food, or spilled food around your yard. If you or your neighbors feed cats outside, remove all the food that is not eaten within 30 minutes and ask them to help you keep the ducks away.
2. Use physical barriers: Install a fence around your yard or garden, or use netting to cover any plants or areas that you don’t want the ducks to access. Keep in mind that ducks can still fly, so the barrier needs to be high enough to prevent them from jumping or flying over it easily.
3. Scare them away: Ducks can be scared away by loud noises, moving objects, or reflective items such as old CDs or mirrors. You could use a scarecrow, a motion-activated device, or even a dog to deter the ducks from entering your yard.
4. Spray them with a hose: If all else fails, you can use a hose to spray water at the ducks each time they come onto your property. This will make them associate your yard with discomfort and hopefully stay away in the future.

If none of these methods work or if you prefer to have professional assistance, you can contact a duck removal service that specializes in removing ducks from residential and commercial properties in Miami Dade County. Our company HUMANE ANIMAL REMOVAL INC. has extensive experience in dealing with Muscovy ducks and can help you get rid of them once and for all. Call us at 305-232-1100 to schedule a consultation or request a quote.