Will citronella oil help to keep birds away?

Answer by  Ashley15 (115)

While it may be used successfully as a repellent for pests, it does not do much for birds. It might be poisonous for birds, but that may not keep them away. After all, rice causing birds explode from the inside when eaten never stopped birds from eating it at weddings.

Answer by  BrendaG (6111)

Citronella oil has not been documented as being toxic to birds, although fumes are considered to be. It contains 40% geraniol and 30% citronellal. Awesome bug repellent, especially mosquitos.

Answer by  mammakat (11147)

I can't find anything to bear this out, and I wouldn't think it would as birds like citrus. There are gels, sticky tapes and sonic repellents available that are not poisonous, but often a plastic owl or "mooseblower" made with a tin can, twine and/or wax paper works a charm.

Answer by  ijlalnoor (2656)

It does have a effect on the pests but the birds don't really get scared off by citronella oil. You will need something else.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

No the only thing that is good for is bugs the only thing I know of that is made to keep brids away are the bird nets.You can do a net search for more infrmation.