Birds are a recurring issue in agriculture because of their habit of consuming crops. This poses a particular problem for farmers because of the loss involved.

Birds are increasingly becoming a threat to farmers who have to deal with bird damage on a daily basis.

A serious problem farmers have with these animals is the damage they themselves can cause to their crops as a result of pecking and shredding agricultural products such as grain, fruit and other crops.

An emerging phenomenon is that of the bird-contaminated crop. This is highly problematic for farmers, as the physiological residues of birds, such as droppings, can contain viruses and bacteria. These pathogens can harm humans, leading to the spoilage of agricultural products and, in some instances, necessitating the disposal or grading of crops as substandard or hazardous. Constructing nets around the crop area can effectively limit this issue. Erecting large nets to shield the fields from birds helps to minimize crop damage by restricting their access.

One resource used is direct control, which involves the use of guns, electric weapons and bait to kill invasive birds and thus decrease their population. In addition, farmers can also reinforce their crops by feeding desirable birds, or put in plants that attract insects, which will decrease the number of birds present at the location. Removal of refuges and controlled redistribution of droppings can also reduce the spread of pathogens between crops, thus preventing crop loss and helping to control the number of invasive birds.

Farmers can prevent bird epidemics in agricultural crops, but they need to be ready to manage the long-term consequences of contamination.

Damage caused by aerial predators in agricultural fields.

Aerial predators are a growing threat to farmers, causing enormous damage to agricultural fields. These beings can be animals or the action of some birds, where a great part of the farmers are economically affected by the ravages of these predators. Aerial predators are a growing problem. These can be mainly birds, such as gulls, vultures, pigeons, crows and others, which feed on crops, fruits, seeds and grains from agricultural fields for their subsistence. They can also be small mammals, such as raccoons, mice and rats, which feed on the ripe fruits of plants and trees.

These predators can cause serious damage to agricultural fields, destroying the entire crop. Birds, for example, can tear off young shoots and leaves as they walk over plants, preventing the fruit from ripening properly. In addition, when feeding, these birds may also carry away grain or seed from crops, instead of leaving most of their grain intact for farmers to pick.

Small mammals, meanwhile, can also cause serious damage to crops. They can chew on leaves and shoots, and eat the green fruit, creating a tragedy for farmers. In addition, these animals can also bite and damage the trunk and stems of many tree plants, preventing the fruit from being harvested. These mammals multiply rapidly and are particularly difficult to eliminate, which makes the damage even greater.

To combat aerial predators, farmers should take special precaution to avoid their damage. This means clearing nearby fields of anything that attracts these animals, including food scraps, garbage and other organic debris. In addition, it is advisable to use repellents for both mammals and birds, as these can keep them away without the need to kill or injure them.

Diseases transmitted by birds to agricultural crops

Recent years have seen an increase in health problems related to rising levels of bird-borne diseases of agricultural crops. This is primarily due to increasingly intensive agricultural practices, which in turn contribute to the presence and proliferation of diseases in agricultural crops. Birds, which are often carriers of diseases, play an important role in the spread of these diseases to crops.

First, fruit trees and other crops can be affected by diseases caused directly by birds. Birds can infect the crop with diseases through their droppings, such as avian pneumonia or Herb-Pruner virus. These diseases can cause irreparable damage to fruit trees, which can lead to large losses for growers. In addition, birds can also have a negative impact on crops, as they can poison plants by eating berries, fruits and ripe grains. This can significantly reduce agricultural yields.

Moreover, some of these diseases may remain unnoticed until they infest crops, leading to irreversible damage. Additionally, birds can transmit certain diseases initially sent by mosquitoes.

The presence of bird-borne diseases of agricultural crops is a growing problem.

These diseases can have a devastating effect, as they can lead to large crop losses and in extreme cases, even death of the farmer. Therefore, it is essential that farmers take certain preventive measures, such as avoiding crop infections with appropriate pesticides, controlling the presence of mosquitoes and going to a doctor as soon as they suspect a disease. Only then will it be possible to avoid the devastation of agricultural crops by bird-borne diseases.

One way to address the long-term problem is to develop pest management strategies to control the bird population in the area.
Unwanted birds can cause a great deal of loss to farmers. Growers should be aware of the risks associated with a crop contaminated by birds and take the necessary preventive measures to limit damage. These measures should include both direct control and direct prevention to avoid pathogen spread and crop loss.