Control birds early to prevent grape damage

Protecting Grapes from Bird Damage

As grapes begin to soften, develop color, and accumulate sugar, birds pose a greater and greater risk of fruit damage. While not all birds will feed on grapes, robins, starlings, and blackbirds commonly create a serious challenge for grape growers in Kansas.

Most feeding activity typically begins when grapes start to develop color and continues until harvest. Damag…