Control and Management of Birds

Benefits

Birds constitute one of the most difficult types of animals to control. Control typically is expensive and can frequently encounter opposition from those opposed to the management of birds. This live audio conference will review the issues and conflicts humans have with birds, the methods and strategies (both effective and ineffective) used to control birds, and provide tips on handling the political and social controversies surrounding bird control. Resources for further information will round out the presentation. While attention will center on pigeons, house sparrows, and starlings, the information is easily applicable to other bird species.

Agenda

	Legal Issues – Migratory Bird Treaty Act – 1918
	Categories of Birds Unprotected Birds

	What Is Damage?

	Bird Problems and Issues
	Bird Nests Noise Aesthetics Attacks and Falls Liability Issues Bird Strikes Bird Droppings and Roofs Dropping and Disease

	Damage Classifications

	Wildlife Integrated Pest Management
	Habitat Modification Understanding Bird Pressure Light Pressure Medium Pressure Heavy Pressure

	Starling Control
	Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Starlicide Complete

	Shooting

	Avitrol

	WCS® Net Blaster™

	Trapping
	Roof Nest

	Biological Control
	Falconry OvoControl

	Don't Bother
	Ultrasonics Free-Range Cats

	Depredation Permit Process

	Hiring Contractors

	Politics of Bird Control

	Sources of Information
	Revised 2006 CDC Booklet Available at http://Icwdm.org; http://wildlifecontrolconsultant.com Read Regulations FWS (50 CFR 21.41) http://www.fws.gov/forms/3-200-13.pdf