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A Real Backyard Problem That Needed A Solution

My wife gets full credit for coming up with the idea that led to Sparrow-B-Gone!

Last Fall, the house sparrow problem with our four backyard feeders got so bad that she was about to give up on feeding the birds. The house sparrows were invading nests, killing other birds, and going through seed very quickly (and expensively…).

As a last resort, we decided to check with Professor Google. When we did, we quickly found references to research done back in the 90s that showed that clear fishing line surrounding bird feeders was an effective way to keep most house sparrows away from feeders.

We clipped some thin fishing line to a rain guard at the top of one of our hanging tube feeders and tied some large nuts to the bottom of the line to keep them weighted down. Consistent with the published research, this worked great, and the house sparrows avoided that feeder.

This initial approach wouldn’t work with our other feeders, but it was a good start.

I got into 3D printing a few years ago as a retirement “hobby” and quickly realized that you can solve a lot of problems with 3D printing. I was about to launch a company that would make and sell a number of innovative products, so she turned to me and said: “I bet with your 3D printing skills, you can come up with a better solution than this”, so the challenge was on. Six months and MANY
prototype versions later, Sparrow-B-Gone! was born!

Ed Harris
Founder, CEO, Designer of Sparrow-B-Gone!

What Our Customers Are Saying

Great product if sparrows take over your bird feeder. Had dozens of them. Now the cardinals are making their way back to the feeder. Unmatched for design and quality!

This is a fantastic product. It actually keeps the sparrows away! This time I purchased some replacement lines. I think at times the bigger birds perch and snip at them, plus just exposure to some mighty big winds and storms in our area kinda beat them up. It’s really nice to be able to just inexpensively replace them. The seller ships in lightening speed! Very happy with the product and the seller!

This item is extraordinary. It exceeded my expectations and definitively eliminated the majority of sparrows from my feeder. The seller was very responsive to my questions and unique needs. I highly recommend this product.

GAME CHANGER!!! I am so happy with this product; I bought 2 and now my sister is going to order some. I had flocks of house sparrows for years. Now – also switching away from corn and millet – I get a couple and no more! All the native birds have no problem with the feeders and I use nyjer seed for the native sparrows and juncos. Best purchase ever!

I am a believer. This year the house sparrows tripled in number in my yard. They are visiting in hoards, driving away all of the native birds. I tried different recommended techniques to reduce their numbers, including feeding safflower seed in all the feeders, but they adapted. I even saw a Cardinal hissing at them when 4 ascended on the feeder and pushed him off. The price was a bit steep for me, but I was willing to give this a try. Within 4 days my Cardinals were using the feeder that I chose to use the SparrowBgone. A week later my beautiful Eastern Bluebirds were back to eat the mealworms! This device is worth every penny, and I just ordered a second one for my tube feeder. I still have way too many house sparrows, but at least these two feeders will bring back my joy!!!

These sellers go above and beyond. Great instructions. I feed year round and and transitioning entire yard to majority native plants. 4 years in and already seeing more native birds! I buy FAR less seed now, I’d bet I’ve saved more money than what I paid for these items. Thanks again. ☮️

This product works unbelievably well. Sparrows used to mow through a full tube feeder in 8 hr but after adding the Sparrow-B-Gone the seed lasted over a week and we got to see the prettier cardinals, Junco, Tufted Titmouse, woodpeckers etc. It did take a few days for the non-Sparrows to get comfortable to the set-up. Woodpeckers used the feeder right away. Highly recommend!

Genius product! It really works – house sparrow population has decreased 90% Super fast shipping, attentive customer service, quality construction, easy to use, everything you need included in the box, helpful and informative instructions. Will be ordering more!

I have to say, this item is worth EVERY penny! I had tried so many things to deter the house sparrows from taking over my feeder and this was the ONLY thing that worked. When the adhesive on the original one didn’t hold for me, Ed worked with me to figure out the problem and send me a new adhesive. It’s been back up and running since and holding up well. He truly stands by his product and is eager to work out any kinks.