**2. Faunae attracted to strawberry plants**

Peoples are not only the ones who delight in strawberries taste, but foliage, fruit, root and stem of strawberry plants appeal to numerous birds and animals species. These birds and animals can create variable amounts of harm fluctuating from a mere annoyance to eradicate whole strawberry plant. There are a limited choices existing to support in protecting the plants without spoiling the birds and animals.

Different species of berry consuming birds comprise robins, orioles and finches that can harshly damage or ingest strawberry plants by seriously dropping of produce. Several deterrents are available to keep birds from eating the strawberries without harming to feathered friends. Netting covering all sides of the plant protects the fruit from birds and is readily available at garden centers and home improvement stores. Other deterrent options include fake snakes that frighten to the birds away from the plant. These deterrents must be put into place before the plant produces fruit [8].

Rats, voles and mice are some other animals, which nourish on strawberry plants. Mice and rats commonly gnaw on roots and bark of plant, whereas voles devour fruits, however may as well consume to the roots. Rodents chemical repellent containing Thiram (sulfur fungicide) helps to retain these pests far from plants of strawberry. One more choice is to usage domestic mousetraps lured with peanut butter. Chives, garlic, leek, onion and shallots protect against moles, and lavender is effective as a mouse repellent.
