Starling Bird Control in Cornwall
Starling Bird Control
The Starlings
Starling - Sturnus vulgaris
Starlings are small and social birds, that can live in large flocks. The diet of starlings includes grain, seeds and grubs, which can attract them to agricultural land and to gardens. They can also be found in urban areas.
The Problem
Although small birds the large numbers in a flock can quickly cause a lot of damage. Starlings can cause significant damage to crops and domestic gardens. Starlings can roost in roof spaces or in trees, and their droppings can contain a fungal disease that affects humans. Starling droppings can cause damage to buildings through corrosion and will create a slip hazard on pavements.
The Solution
Birds of prey: Flying birds of prey to scare away pest birds is a natural and very effective method. The starlings will believe that there is a predatory threat in the area and will seek an alternative place to settle and nest. The intermittent and frequent presence of a bird of prey is most effective, leading the starlings to believe that the falcon or hawk now lives in that area. The birds of prey are highly trained, and although they are flying to the falconer's lure and are not hunting, the starlings will be quickly chased off by the presence of the predator.
Bird proofing: Bird proofing takes the form of netting. Bird proofing is humane and does not harm the birds. Bird proofing is designed to prevent the starlings from landing or roosting on buildings. Bird proofing is individually tailored to each site, and is a professionally fitted to ensure that it is as visually discrete as possible. HT Bird and Pest Control Services provides bird control in Cornwall and Devon.
Starling - Sturnus vulgaris
Starlings are small and social birds, that can live in large flocks. The diet of starlings includes grain, seeds and grubs, which can attract them to agricultural land and to gardens. They can also be found in urban areas.
The Problem
Although small birds the large numbers in a flock can quickly cause a lot of damage. Starlings can cause significant damage to crops and domestic gardens. Starlings can roost in roof spaces or in trees, and their droppings can contain a fungal disease that affects humans. Starling droppings can cause damage to buildings through corrosion and will create a slip hazard on pavements.
The Solution
Birds of prey: Flying birds of prey to scare away pest birds is a natural and very effective method. The starlings will believe that there is a predatory threat in the area and will seek an alternative place to settle and nest. The intermittent and frequent presence of a bird of prey is most effective, leading the starlings to believe that the falcon or hawk now lives in that area. The birds of prey are highly trained, and although they are flying to the falconer's lure and are not hunting, the starlings will be quickly chased off by the presence of the predator.
Bird proofing: Bird proofing takes the form of netting. Bird proofing is humane and does not harm the birds. Bird proofing is designed to prevent the starlings from landing or roosting on buildings. Bird proofing is individually tailored to each site, and is a professionally fitted to ensure that it is as visually discrete as possible. HT Bird and Pest Control Services provides bird control in Cornwall and Devon.
Bird control in Cornwall
If you need professional Bird and Pest Control Services in Cornwall, please contact us for a free quote.
If you need professional Bird and Pest Control Services in Cornwall, please contact us for a free quote.