Install a pool cover when the pool is not in use
Use motion-activated sprinklers around the pool area
Add pool-safe bird deterrents near the water
Remove nearby food sources and standing water
Trim landscaping to reduce shelter and nesting spots
Use decoy predators such as fake owls or coyotes
Place physical barriers like fencing or netting around the pool
Keep the pool area active and noisy during peak duck times
Skim the pool regularly to remove feathers and debris
Contact local wildlife control if ducks keep returning