Where Are The Scarecrows?

[Jonny B Goode]

i have driven cross country recently, and the lack of scarecrows I saw was disheartening. I grew up in the mid-west, near Indianapolis, and they were not scarce.

What happened to the scarecrows?

 

[Roo4]

You know, that is something I miss seeing too. I didn't think about it until reading this post. Perhaps farmers just don't use them anymore because of new ideas. This world could use more scarecrows for sure!

 

[Almost Eden]

They've never really been a thing in my area, except for decoration during the holidays. I don't they work. When it comes to deterring birds and pests, there are better options.

 

[RichZ]

I think Eden is correct, scarecrows really don't fool birds, I don't think they're been used in many years. There are much better options.

 

[MichaelS]

We don't use them, only to decorate during fall. You just don't see many older ideas anymore. I know my grandfather had them in the fields. There are new ways to deter pests now but I like the older ways too.