Heron Dispelling
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
A heron around your pond is not only annoying for you, but also for your fish. They sense danger unerringly through vibrations in the water. If fish have no place to hide from this danger, it gives them stress, and they will be quickly hijacked by the heron. The Heron repel pond package gives your fish a place to hide. Minimum advice for plants: Minimum 2 baskets of 4 plants (total of 8 plants) per 1 sq. ft.
Heron repel pond packages to remedy heron nuisance
Click on the image for an explanation of how to calculate the number of gallons of water in your pond.
Heron Repel Pond Package - M
- For 500 - 1,250 L
- Floating aquatic plants + extras
- Placement: Loose in the pond
Heron Repel Pond Package - L
- For 1,500 - 3,000 L
- Floating aquatic plants + extras
- Placement: Loose in the pond
Heron Repel Pond Package - XL
- For 3,500 - 6,000 L
- Floating aquatic plants + extras
- Placement: Loose in the pond
Heron Repel Pond Package - XXXL
- For 10,000 - 15,000 L
- Floating aquatic plants + extras
- Placement: Loose in the pond
Simon van der Velde
Pond specialist & aquatic plant breeder
Tip from Simon: More plants in your pond is always better.
Too few plants increases the risk of algae and plant death. If necessary, choose additional plants you like in addition to the package.
This is what our customers say!
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Marjoke Bakker
Oxygenating plants and a bottle of 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!
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.
Tip from Simon: Protect your fish from the heron without a pond net
A heron near your pond is troublesome; they peck away at your fish. A pond net helps, but it's not a pretty sight. Our 'Heron Dispel Pond Package' offers a nicer solution. Floating plants and water lilies allow your fish to quickly hide in case of danger, discouraging the heron from staying.
