Pole guards can be attached to both round and square poles to prevent predators from climbing up poles.īirdhouses for Outside Installation: Simple and easy installation without removing the birdhouse to mount. Climbing predators such as raccoons and snakes can access gourds and threaten nesting birds. Lightweight and Durable Predator Guard: The durable materials make for long-lasting use over multiple seasons. Keep climbing snakes and raccoons away from your nesting Martins with this Predator Pole Guard. Saving Purple Martins with Predator Guards The guard installs around the pole, so there is no need to remove the house. Materials: The Ravenox Pole Predator Guard is made entirely of aluminum.ĭimensions: The Predator Guard is 24-inches long with a 7 ½-inch diameter. Make sure there are no wires leading from the ground or a building to the martin housing and keep the ground below the housing cleared of any tall vegetation in which predators could hide. Larger cavities will allow martins to build their nests further from the entrance, and out of a predators reach. Make sure your Purple Martin colony is located in a clear area, away from any tall trees. Having predator guards in place will help prevent predators from attacking your martins - guards should be installed on ALL active housing. The best time to protect your Purple Martins is before there is a problem. Knowing how to prevent these predators from invading your colony will ensure years of returning martins. There are a number of different kinds of predators that will prey on Purple Martins from both the ground and air. Protect Your Purple Martin Colony From Raccoons, Snakes, and Squirrels **Please note that all pole guard orders will require a 60-day lead time ** There are two styles to choose from: Square for 2 inch square poles and Round which fits round poles in sizes 3/4 inch to 2-3/8 inch outside diameter. This predator guard is designed for use on any 2 inch square pole that uses a rope and pulley. The predator guard is 24-inches long with a 7 ½-inch diameter. No matter if your pole is 12 or 20 ft tall, round or square, metal, or wood, it can easily be climbed by snakes or raccoons. Also called predator baffles, pole guards help prevent raccoons or snakes from climbing up the pole. Ravenox Pole Guardswill ward off climbing predators and work for round poles and square poles. Whether a martin colony is located on a public park, at a school, or in your own backyard, Purple Martins are vulnerable to aerial predators such as hawks and owls, and ground predators such as raccoons, snakes, and squirrels.
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