American Robin

American Robins are medium-sized songbirds with a round body, long legs, and a relatively long tail. They are easily recognized by their reddish-orange breast and belly, dark gray to black head and back, and broken white eye ring. Juvenile robins have speckled breasts.

While not an infestation in the traditional sense, excessive robin activity can lead to droppings on patios, decks, and cars. You may also notice damage to fruit trees or berry bushes as robins forage for food in your Myrtle Beach garden. Increased nesting activity near entryways can also be a nuisance.

As a protected species, lethal control is not an option. MBPC can offer advice on humane deterrents, such as bird netting or visual repellents, to discourage robins from frequenting specific areas of your Grand Strand property. Our licensed technicians can also provide guidance on habitat modification to reduce attractiveness to robins, within SC Department of Pesticide Regulation guidelines.

Protect fruit trees and berry bushes with netting to prevent robins from consuming the fruit. Regularly clean patios and decks to remove bird droppings. Discourage nesting near doorways by removing potential nesting sites and installing bird spikes on ledges – a common issue in older Myrtle Beach homes.

American Robins are commonly found in suburban and urban areas across Myrtle Beach, favoring lawns, gardens, parks, and wooded edges. They thrive in the humid subtropical climate of coastal South Carolina, where they have access to insects, worms, and berries. You'll often see them foraging for worms in lawns and gardens after a rain shower.

Peak activity: Year-Round