When it comes to repelling magpies and pee wee birds (Grallina cyanoleuca), there is nothing like the eco-friendly and humane bird control solutions designed, tested and sold by Envirobug. 

Our solutions have been designed to deter many birds from gardens and other areas without harming the birds.

Our products are also environmentally friendly, being solar-powered, so they work without you having to change the batteries or be plugged into the local power supply.

Understanding the Threat of Magpies 

Magpies can be a nuisance across Australia. They can be found across urban areas in Australia, and have become accustomed to human presence. However, magpies are known to be highly aggressive during their breeding season, which is between August to late November/early December or sometimes between late February and Early May. During this period they’re known to swoop and sometimes attack passersbyers.

The attacks usually coincide with eggs hatching, increasing in frequency and severity as the chicks mature. Once the offspring have left the nest, the attacks normally reduce.

There are numerous species of magpies across Australia, with almost all of them attacking humans. However, those found in Tasmania tend to be less aggressive. Attacks can happen on pedestrians within 50m and cyclists within 100m.

These attacks can cause injury to the head in a direct attack. There have been some people who have lost control of their bicycles and this has led to fatal accidents.

If a first swooping attack doesn’t work, then magpies are known to escalate their attacks. They tend to start with a distant swooping and alarm but can escalate it to peck or bite their victim. 

Typical targets are on the face, which includes the neck, ears, and eyes of the passerbyers.

A rarer type of attack might be to strike at the intruder’s head by thumping them with their chest. Alternatively, the magpie might land on the target’s chest and peck at their face and eyes.

While the threat can be significant, only about 9% of magpies will present this behaviour. Most of those that attack are male. One interesting factor of the magpies that do present this behaviour is that they usually focus on either pedestrians or cyclists.

Those that are most at risk include younger individuals, those travelling alone, and those moving quickly (running and cycling). In addition, anyone attempting to rescue a fallen chick will be seen as a predator and this can increase the risk of future attacks against everyone.

Therefore, magpies can have a massive impact on outdoor activities. Some areas can become almost impossible to visit (especially parks and gardens).

EnviroBug Magpie Repellent Products

There are a couple of Envirobug products that are perfect for deterring magpies from areas. These are:

Ultrasonic Magpie Repellent Devices

The Ultrasonic Magpie Repellent Device range uses state-of-the-art technology that will emit high-frequency sounds that are unpleasant, but not harmful, to magpies. Therefore, magpies will avoid areas where they can hear the sounds, and nest/forage in other areas.

This humane and non-invasive solution is easy to apply and keeps magpies away from areas without harming them and other birds. 

Bird Netting for Trees

A fine mesh net that can be applied over trees in a yard or other area to prevent access to the trees from birds that might want to nest on them. It can also protect fruit from being eaten by birds.

These easy-to-install nets can be reused and are an effective, eco-friendly way to keep birds out, while also allowing pollinators to access the tree.

Benefits of Using EnviroBug Magpie Control Products

EnviroBug magpie control products are an excellent option for those looking to repel magpies from certain areas, without causing harm. Magpies can be a nuisance, and a danger, and keeping them away helps to keep you and your family safe.

Magpies are also protected under Australian law, so ensuring you’re managing the species without harming them is vitally important. All the products at EnviroBug ensure that you’re adhering to state and federal protection laws.

EnviroBug also offers a 30-day satisfaction guarantee for any magpie control product you purchase.

Why Choose Envirobug for Bird Control?

If you’re still not sure why you should choose EnviroBug, then here are some of the key reasons why our bird control options are the best on the market.

Humane and Eco-Friendly Products

Our products adhere to legal requirements for not harming birds. But at the same time, we believe that you should be able to protect yourself, without harming the environment or the animal. Our products are there to control nuisance birds, not to harm them.

Proven Effectiveness

Using our state-of-the-art technology, our products have been constantly proven to be effective in deterring magpies and other birds from unwanted areas.

Easy-to-Use Products

Our products are easy to use. You can set them up in just a few minutes and then often can leave them alone to do the task, allowing you to get on with your daily routines.

Safety Precautions and Usage Instructions

When using any EnviroBug product, be sure to follow all the safety precautions included with the product. Be sure that an adult is always there to install the equipment.