Other Starling Control Techniques
Trapping
Research has shown that intensive trapping of starlings and euthanizing can temporarily reduce starling numbers and damage. This may be worthwhile in some situations, such as at a winter cattle-feeding operation or at airports. However, it has no effect on the number of starlings returning the next year unless it is done repeatedly and over 50 percent of the population is removed each time.
Trapping is offered by Animal Evictor however we ask that the client check the trap every two hours for non-targeted birds.
Do not trap starlings and release them elsewhere, because they will easily return or cause problems somewhere else. If you cannot humanely kill them yourself, Contact Animal Evictor
Shooting
Shooting is not an effective way to manage starling populations overall. The number of birds that can be killed by shooting is small relative to the size of the flock. However, shooting may be helpful where only a few birds are present, and in supplementing or reinforcing other dispersal techniques. First check with the local ordinances regarding discharging firearms.
Research has shown that intensive trapping of starlings and euthanizing can temporarily reduce starling numbers and damage. This may be worthwhile in some situations, such as at a winter cattle-feeding operation or at airports. However, it has no effect on the number of starlings returning the next year unless it is done repeatedly and over 50 percent of the population is removed each time.
Trapping is offered by Animal Evictor however we ask that the client check the trap every two hours for non-targeted birds.
Do not trap starlings and release them elsewhere, because they will easily return or cause problems somewhere else. If you cannot humanely kill them yourself, Contact Animal Evictor
Shooting
Shooting is not an effective way to manage starling populations overall. The number of birds that can be killed by shooting is small relative to the size of the flock. However, shooting may be helpful where only a few birds are present, and in supplementing or reinforcing other dispersal techniques. First check with the local ordinances regarding discharging firearms.
This information was provided by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, Russell Link, and Michael Holmquist
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