Integrated Pest Management - "T" shaped Bird Perches

In our Agriculture for Everybody blog series, as part of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM), we will discuss in this blog the Bird Perches and their need for it.




Which crops need Bird Perches?

1. Generally, high density crops like cereals, millets, pulses, flowers, vegetables etc require Bird Perches

How many Bird Perches are required per acre?

1. On an average, 15-20 "T" shaped Bird Perches are required per acre

What should be the height of the Bird Perches?

1. Generally, it is advised that the height of the Bird Perches to be 10 ft so that the birds get a good view of the pests and its movement
2. The horizontal in the "T" should be of 1 ft

What is the distance between the Bird Perches?

1. Optimally, the Bird Perches should be of equi-distance from one another

What problem is solved by Bird Perches?

1. Generally, the birds eat the larvae and they need a resting place to search for them
2. Owls use these bird perches during night to look for rats

When do artificial Bird Perches are not required?

1. When live bird perches are available then artificial "T" shaped Bird Perches are not required
2. Live Bird Perches are trees that has multiple branches and help the birds in resting and disguising itself
3. You can have Setaria species (foxtail cultivars) which are good live bird perches