Bird Control Update

If the number of birds invading your property is few, but the irritant level is high, it's time you looked into some effective low-volume bird control measures. One of the most popular in this category is the Catch and Release Bird Trap aka Humane Live Bird Trap. These are ideal for removing birds from rooftops, courtyards, warehouses, sheds or similar open areas where pest birds have become a nuisance. 

 

Designed for residential or commercial use, the traps can be used indoors or out to control pest most birds. Operation is simple and straightforward: Simply place a little bird feed inside the trap to lure the bird inside; a funnel door lets the  bird walk in, but once in, there's no way out; then, an easy-access door on top lets you quickly remove or release the caged bird. 

 

If you're going to get one of these traps, make sure the cage is constructed of sturdy galvanized wire. The traps come in different sizes to accommodate a wide range of pest birds, including pigeons, starlings, swallows, sparrows and grackles. For bigger jobs, you can get multi-bird traps. These bird control traps work on the same principle, humanely trapping birds for later relocation.

 

For starlings and smaller birds, there's the heavy-duty repeating trap. It's widely used to control pest birds in "big box" stores, warehouses, outdoor gardens and nursery outlets. If sparrows are becoming a nuisance, consider the Sparrow Trap. This dual-chamber, bi-level repeating trap accommodates several sparrows and eliminates captured feeding by birds. Finally, if pigeons are invading your space and making a mess, look into the Repeating Pigeon Trap. This spacious bird control trap holds several pigeons and features two top panels, eight doors and a large access door that makes it easy to remove the pigeons.