How To Keep Ducks Off Your Swimming Pool
Ducks certainly love your pool. It is a comfortable environment with crystal clear, clean water. It is situated in a delightful location, and it is totally free from predators.
Despite how cute they are when you first see them, we probably don't have to talk about the nuisance it is having ducks call your pool home - mainly because of the way they like to re-decorate the deck...
Besides, ducks in the pool are a health concern for you, your family and pets. Not to mention that pool water is also not healthy for ducks, either.
There are many tactics you can use to keep the ducks away, but not all of them work. To get rid of the ducks, you need to address the root cause of the problem.
One of the most effective ways is to use a pool chemical to break the pool water surface tension so that they can't float on it. Below are some samples:
Even though these chemicals are effective and safe for people (some people report they enjoy the pool better with them because it is shinier and silkier), they do require regular usage.
A clever, alternative way to solve this problem is to install a pool cover. Not only you will get rid of the ducks for good (trust me, they won't stick around), but you will keep the pool heated up and free of debris while saving on chemicals.
It is a win-win: no ducks and a better pool experience altogether, with less work, and no need to buy anything regularly.
(Do it before your kids start to name the ducklings and ask if they can keep them)
