Common grackle

Common grackles are medium-sized blackbirds with long legs and a long tail. Adults have iridescent black feathers and a pale yellow eye. In bright sunlight, their feathers can appear bronze or purple.

Large flocks of grackles can create a nuisance by roosting in trees and leaving droppings on cars, decks, and other surfaces. They may also raid bird feeders, consume garden crops, and nest in gutters or other structures around your Myrtle Beach home.

MBPC offers exclusion and deterrent services to manage grackle problems in the Grand Strand area. Our licensed technicians can install bird netting, spikes, and other barriers to prevent roosting and nesting. We also provide cleanup services to remove droppings and sanitize affected areas, ensuring compliance with SC Department of Pesticide Regulation guidelines.

Remove food sources by securing trash cans and cleaning up spilled birdseed around feeders. Trim trees and shrubs to reduce roosting sites near your home. Consider using bird netting or other physical barriers to protect vulnerable areas of your Myrtle Beach property from grackle damage.

Common grackles are highly adaptable and thrive in both urban and rural areas throughout Myrtle Beach. They are commonly found in parks, golf courses, agricultural fields, and residential neighborhoods near the coast. They prefer open areas for foraging and trees for roosting and nesting.

Peak activity: Year-Round