Sparrow droppings contain uric acid which is highly corrosive and can cause extensive damage to metals and other substrates it sits on for long periods. Sparrow nests cause flooding from backups in gutters and drainage pipes, as well as clog machinery and even start fires from nesting materials in machinery housings. These areas are particularly appealingto sparrows for their variety of nesting and feeding sites. Besides the annoying noise factor, sparrow problems are often found in manufacturing and food processing plants. Sparrows are noisy problem birds, especially when they congregate in large flocks. This is a technique that should be undertaken by experienced professionals only. A new technique for sparrow bird control that has found some success is fogging with methyl anthranilate, a grape extract that reacts with the birds olfactory sense like pepper spray. A nest removal program should be implemented along with trapping for long-term effectiveness to get rid of sparrows. Sparrows do not react to bird scare products, but two-chambered sparrow traps are a viable option for controlling small quantities of sparrow problems. This is particularly useful for sparrow control on building ledges. In addition to bird net, another effective sparrow control product is a electrical track product. Audio / visual systems are typically ineffective at confined, protected buildings but the Bird Wailer is usually successful at large agricutural sites. Fog-Force/ Rejex-it, is a efficient taste deterrent for the management of nuisance birds at problem areas.

Along with trapping, Mist nets can be installed in the flight paths to capture these birds in enclosd areas. The trapping program should be combined with periodic nest removal. New 2-chambered Sparrow Traps are effective at trapping small quantities of sparrows. Bird-Shock is the only ledge deterrent system that is effective against sparrows. The most effective control solution is exclusion use 3/4' mesh Birdnet for large open areas. These pest birds average about 20 offspring a year, allowing their numbers to increase rapidly to infestation levels. Sparrows prefer nesting in small enclosed places such as house shutters, drainage piping, building rafters and corrugated metal siding. Sparrows often gather in huge flocks to fed and roost, aggressively forcing other birds out of their territories. Sparrows are very adaptable and have learned to nest in our structures and eat our scrap food. Sparrows favor branch and wire perching and their short conical bills are ideal for cracking seeds and grain. These small, quick, intelligent pest birds are predominately brown and grey in color, with black striping around the eyes and neck in the male of the species. House sparrows are a common problem bird in urban areas. **Aerosol can must be used with the Time Release Dispenser to be effective.3/4' Mesh Net Standard - Sparrows, Swallowsģ/4' Mesh Net Heavy Duty - Sparrows, Swallowsīird spikes - Stainless steel & Polycarbonateīird Spike Kits - stainless steel & polycarbonate NO AIR SHIPMENTS, must use ground shipping only.

While it provides immediate results, it may take repeated exposures for birds to learn to leave the area completely.Īctive ingredient is 14.5% Methyl Anthranilate (MA) One can can last up to 30 days (depending on dispenser settings). Shoots Fog Force 150 square feet depending on air flow. Use the dispenser's desired time settings to customize the application rate. Place the dispenser close to the roosting birds or where the air currents will take the Fog Force repellent to the pest birds. Fog Force™ TR is the perfect solution to put and keep distance between you and birds.Ī ready to use (RTU) aerosol spray can filled with Fog Force bird fogging repellent that is designed to fit inside a time release (TR) dispenser. The dispenser is sold separately but Fog Force™ TR. The dispenser should be placed in a corner where birds roost to deter nesting, or where the airflow penetrates roosting and nesting sites. Fog Force™ TR is a ready to use aerosol can with the same power as Rejex-it® Fog Force™ AR, but inserted in a time-release dispenser.

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