Heron Dispelling
Heron Dispelling
Repel heron and keep out predators? Protect your pond 100% naturally and keep your fish safe from herons and other predators.
Heron Repel Pond Package - M - 500 - 1,250 L
- 12 plants for 500 - 1,250 L
- Protects fish from predators
- Placement: loose in the pond
Heron Repel Pond Package - L - 1,500 - 3,000 L
- 25 plants for 1,500 - 3,000 L
- Protects fish from predators
- Placement: Loose in the pond
Heron Repel Pond Package - XL - 3,500 - 6,000 L
- 46 plants for 3,500 - 6,000 L
- Protects fish from predators
- Placement: loose in the pond
Heron Repel Pond Package - XXXL - 10,000 - 15,000 L
- 97 plants for 10,000 - 15,000 L
- Protects fish from predators
- Placement: loose in the pond
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Customers give us a 9.2/10
Chasing away heron? Keep it simple and natural!
The pond world often seems complicated, with all kinds of solutions to chase away herons: nets, deterrents, and even fake herons. But why choose these cumbersome methods when there is a simpler and more beautiful solution? That's why I'm proud to present our Heron Repellent Package - a 100% natural way to keep your pond safe.
Herons are beautiful birds, but for pond owners they are a real nightmare. They swoop down in search of your fish, which panic and try to hide. This behavior disrupts your pond's ecosystem and can lead to empty waters. Our Heron Repellent Package offers a natural way out. It contains floating aquatic plants that not only beautify your pond, but also serve as shelter for your fish. Fish feel safe under these plants, causing the heron to lose interest. No unsightly nets or complicated devices needed - just an aesthetic, durable solution that maintains balance in your pond.
With this approach you bring peace to your pond and keep the heron at bay, without compromising the natural look of your garden.
Our natural solution for chasing away a heron around the pond: heron chase away pond package
Repelling a heron? Here's how to tackle it!
Think putting up a fake heron or hanging CDs in the garden are the only ways to keep a heron away from your pond? We have a natural solution that also looks beautiful.
A heron gyrating around your pond
Are you bothered by a heron that keeps gaggling around your pond? How annoying!
Herons come to ponds looking for fish, as they are real fish lovers. Very annoying of course because in no time you are left with an empty pond....
If herons harass your fish, the fish will show restless and almost stressed behavior, because they sense danger very clearly. Your fish will then start looking for places to hide. If there are not enough hiding places, they will quickly fall prey to the heron and you will be left with a pond without fish.
We offer a natural solution!
Stringing a pond net over your pond is inconvenient and not pretty, which is why we have put together the Heron Repellent Pond Package.
This package consists of various types of floating aquatic plants for fish to hide under. Fish sense the danger and will temporarily hide under the plants.
This makes your fish feel safe and will discourage the heron from hanging around your pond. In addition, it is a natural solution that looks nice and keeps your fish visible.
Customers give us a 9.2/10
Marcel
We were bothered by a heron waiting its chance
Since we added fish to the pond we have been bothered by a heron around the garden. Very annoying because we had not taken this into account.... After the heron hijacked some fish, we placed a pond net over the pond. Such a net helps well, but does not look good. On your advice added some water lilies and floating oxygen plants; elodea densa, hornwort and crabgrass and since then the heron hasn't gotten our fish. We are happy with this natural solution!
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Marjoke Bakker
Oxygenating plants and a bottle Bacta clear
Purchased: Pond clear package - M
My pond was quite murky, so after a good conversation with Simon, I decided to follow the advice: more oxygen plants and a bottle of bacteria. I ordered the recommended package, but after four days no improvement was visible. Full of disappointment, I contacted customer service. They advised me to be patient and give the process 2-3 weeks. Although I had my doubts about it, I decided to wait anyway. And what turned out? After two weeks, the water started to clear and I even saw frogs that I had never noticed before! Thanks team vdvelde, and apologies for my impatience!
Patrick Müller
Plants are growing much better now and water is crystal clear
Purchased: POND SUBSTRATE pond substrate - 40 liters
Last year I had a landscaper install a plant filter at my swimming pond, recommending lava and some plants from the local garden center. Unfortunately, things went completely wrong; the plants died one by one and I suffered an algae infestation. After contacting customer service, I was advised to replace the lava with pond substrate and order some more plants. Now, several months later, the plants are growing well, and my filter is finally free of algae.
Fenna Schmidt
My little city pond
Purchased: Complete Pond Package - S - Red
I had been dreaming of having a pond in my urban garden for some time, but it always seemed like such a hassle. Online I found a complete package and decided to take the gamble, although I was skeptical about the quality of plants sent through the mail. But to my surprise, everything was delivered neatly and well-packaged. Within no time I had my pond set up. To my delight, after only two months I saw the first water lily bloom, and as icing on the cake I discovered salamanders in my pond. No idea how they got there, but it only adds to the joy. Truly enjoying it!
Susi Werner
A must for anyone with a pond (large or small)
Purchased: Simons Pond Advice Book
This book completely meets my expectations. A great guide with lots of great tips on pond construction, pond plants and design.
Highly recommended purchase on my part.
Great book!
Jules Chabot
Blue lily: beautiful!
Purchased: Hardy Blue Water Lily - Nymphaea Blue Queen
Thank you very much for the generous delivery of the swamp iris "Blue Lis".
The new plants have been planted and I am curious to see if they will bloom this year.
There is good news about the water lily "Blue Queen": It is also blooming here in blue - and how beautiful!
Bart Timmermans
Removing soil sludge without a vacuum cleaner
Purchased: Soil Dirt Pond Removal Package - M
After years of accumulation by fish, quite a bit of silt had accumulated in my pond.
At first I thought about a pond vacuum cleaner, but after contacting customer service I opted for the bottom debris removal package. I was skeptical, especially because the water became murky the first week. But after a month, the silt has reduced considerably. No hassle with a vacuum cleaner, and great results!
I am a fan.
Johanna Brink
water lilies for more biodiversity
As lovers of greenery, we were looking for a sustainable addition to our project. Van der Velde's water lilies were a hit! With DROP & GROW, it was really simple: plant and enjoy. We asked for different varieties and this was no problem either. Delivery was perfect. Within a week we already saw leaves above water, and meanwhile there are several flowers blooming. Both we and our customer are very enthusiastic.
Raphael Blanchard
Oxygen plants save my fish
Purchased: Oxygen Plants Pond Package - L
My fish were gasping for air, so I was looking for an air pump. Then I read that oxygen plants could also solve this problem. I ordered the package that fit my pond, and now my fish are swimming around carefree again. Additional plus: my pond water is much clearer. Fish happy, me happy!
Greta Schultze
Very happy with my small pond
Purchased: Complete Pond Package - XS
This handy kit helped me set up my mini pond quickly. Everything you need is included! The service and advice were top notch, much better than at the garden center where no one really knows anything.
Maria Maes
From maintenance to an organic swimming pond
Purchased: Complete Plant Filter Package - L
I was tired of constantly cleaning the pump, so I decided to convert my pond to an organic swimming pond. With the plant filter package from vdvelde.com, it worked out perfectly! Now I enjoy a beautiful, natural filter and lovely swimming water.
Yes, fish are generally very good at detecting danger, including the proximity of predators such as herons. They have several senses that help them stay alert to threats. Fish can detect movements and shadows, even from above the surface of the water, which alerts them to approaching predators. Fish also have a special sense that helps them sense vibrations and pressure changes in the water. It allows them to detect movements in their environment, such as those of an approaching heron, even if they cannot see the predator.
Yes, a heron can give up if it is not successful in catching fish after some time. Herons are patient hunters who can stand still for a long time or wade slowly through shallow water in search of prey. However, if a heron finds that its attempts are unfruitful, due to, for example, alert fish or a fish hiding place that is inaccessible to it, it may decide to try its luck elsewhere. This behavior is driven by energy and time efficiency: if it takes too much energy or too long to hunt in one area without success, the heron will adjust its strategy and move to a more productive spot.
Our "Heron Dispel Pond Package" is carefully tailored to the number of gallons of water in your pond to ensure that your fish remain highly visible while still having plenty of places to hide.
The plants in the package require little to no pruning. They have been carefully selected to minimize maintenance while providing a healthy, protective habitat for your pond inhabitants.
The heron-repelling pond kit is composed of floating aquatic plants to provide fish with a hiding place, making them less vulnerable to herons. Floating aquatic plants such as water lilies and floating pond weed create a protective environment where fish can hide and feel safe.
Heron chasing away: Repelling the heron at the pond
Chasing herons at the pond, the heron is a bird of prey that hijacks fish from ponds, this is why pond owners want to chase away the heron.
What does a heron hate?
Herons are majestic birds, but can pose a challenge to pond enthusiasts looking to protect their fish. A heron is often discouraged by the glare and reflection of daylight. They are sensitive to agitated light reflections caused by mirror effects. In addition, certain sounds, movements and objects that are unfamiliar to them can also be deterrent. Deploying shiny or reflective objects around the pond, such as hanging CDs, shimmering ribbons or specially designed reflectors, can be effective in keeping these birds at bay, although it does not look pretty in the garden.
What does a heron eat?
Herons are not too picky when it comes to food. They devour fish, small mammals, insects and amphibians such as frogs. As long as its prey is not too large, a heron will swallow it whole in no time. It prefers fish 10 to 15 cm long. Think of perch, bream, stickleback and carp, fish that also live in some ponds. They prefer to hunt in not too deep water, preferably at a depth of -20 to -40 cm. Exactly as deep as your marsh zone, in other words.
pond fish protect from the heron
Protecting your pond fish from herons is essential for the well-being of the fish and maintaining the natural look of your pond. One way to accomplish this is to add plenty of floating plants to your pond. These plants create a natural shaded area at the water's surface, giving fish a hiding place when predators are around. Another useful way to provide fish with a hiding place is to place a PVC pipe on the bottom. Fish have a strong instinct to recognize danger and will quickly seek a safe place when threatened. These tubes are perfect hiding places for them. So while using a pond net can indeed be effective, there are other, more natural solutions available. With floating plants and PVC pipes, you not only provide safety, but also maintain the authentic charm of your pond.
What can you do against a heron?
As beautiful as a heron is, you'd rather not see him perch near your pond with fish. There are several ways to keep herons away from the pond. We offer some suggestions:
Cover the pond:
By making the water surface inaccessible to the heron, he simply cannot fish in it anymore. This can be done, for example, by stretching a net over the pond. If you fix this in a wooden frame, you can take it off in no time. This solution is not pretty to look at, but is good for koi ponds or mirror ponds, which often have little or no planting along the edges.
A fake heron:
Herons shy away from quarrels with conspecifics, and so it is worth trying placing a fake heron near the pond. The idea is nice, but whether it will have the desired effect in practice remains to be seen. Herons are smart and will probably quickly see that the plastic bird is not a real one.
Anti-heron reflector:
Another opportunity is created by placing a reflective object in or near the pond. The reflective effect of silver balls causes light reflections that herons (and other birds) do not like. As a result, they will stay at a distance and not land near your pond. An example of such an object is a mirror ball with a bird of prey's eye on it floating on the water. Again, it remains to be seen how long this remedy will deter the bird.
Anti-heron sprayer:
Another option is to deter the heron - as well as cats - with water. There are special sprinklers with sensors that detect as soon as there is an intruder and then spray a large jet of water around them. This scares the animals, which will run away. Of course, set up and adjust these sprinklers so that you don't get wet yourself if you happen to walk through the garden.
What is the best Heron Repellent?
The best way to chase away herons from the pond is to set up the pond correctly, because if the heron tries to hijack pond fish several times but fails to do so because the right choice of floating aquatic plants does not allow it, the heron will eventually become demotivated and give up. The heron will then prefer to look for a pond that is not heron-proof and will leave your properly designed pond. All you have to do is add the Heron Repellent Pond Package to the pond.
Why a pond net?
Many pond owners choose a pond net to protect their beloved fish from unwanted visitors such as herons and other predators. These predators can take a good number of fish from your pond in a short period of time, which is not only very annoying for the owner, but can also disturb the balance of the pond. However, many people are unaware of alternative ways to protect their fish in a more natural way. Adding plenty of floating plants to your pond, for example, provides fish with natural shelter from predators. These plants form a kind of cover on the surface under which fish can hide when danger threatens. In addition, placing a PVC pipe at the bottom of the pond is an effective method of providing a safe haven for your fish. In fact, when approaching danger, fish are smart enough to recognize when there is a risk and instinctively seek shelter. These PVC pipes provide an ideal hiding place for them. So, while a pond net is a popular and effective choice, there are other ways to protect your pond inhabitants that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. By choosing natural shelters, such as floating plants and PVC pipes, you will maintain the natural look of your pond while protecting your fish from predators.