Starling Control

Starling Control

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Starling Control: How To Get Rid of Starlings

This page is a general Starling control guide. Using the products and methods suggested you will get control of Starlings. Follow this guide and use the recommended products and we guarantee 100% control of Starlings. Consult your local and state guidelines to see if your species of Starling is a protected species in your location before applying control.

Starlings can become a huge problem for homeowners and businesses.

Startling can range in size from 8 to 9 inches in size. They can range in color from completely black with iridescent feathers that range in color from green to purple, or in the Winter the can be brown in color with various white spots on their body and wings.

These birds are commonly found close to rural settings like small towns, and close to farms. They also nest and perch in suburban and urban settings where they perch in parks, fields, and large wide open spaces.

Like all living things, Starlings need food and shelter to survive. Wide open spaces that provide them with a variety of crops, fruits, and seeds are ideal, along with the insects that live in these turfs and lawns. They also need structures where they can nest or perch during the daytime.

Starlings are considered more a nuisance pest in agricultural settings where they feed on the livestock grains. Their droppings can also transmit diseases to livestock and people near the structures where they nest and perch.

Identification

Identification is essential for control. Before you can treat you need to make absolutely sure that you are dealing with Starlings and not another species of bird. Below we'll describe some common characteristics of Starlings, which separate them from other bird species.

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  • Usually about 8 to 9 inches in size.
  • Their body color can vary, they can be completely black in color with iridescent green and purple hues, or they can be brown in color with white and dark spots on their feathers.
  • Their bill can vary in color depending on the season but are mostly yellow or black in color.
  • Their wings are small and pointed.

Inspection

Inspection is the second step in control. In order to apply the treatment, you need to know the areas that Starlings are nesting or perching. During the inspection, you will search for these areas of your home or property, where Starling are congregating or where they are nesting.

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Where To Inspect

Starling can nest and perch both inside and outside structures. Inside look in places high up in the structure like attics, and in crack and crevices in the walls or in wall voids. Outside look near the roof of your structure like eaves, soffits, fascias, window sills, awnings, vents, and chimneys. If you're a business owner inspect your signage, awnings, rood edges, and window sills. In your yard inspect the trees that surround the structure.

What To Look For

You're looking for Starlings, their nests, and their perching sites. If you can grab a pair of binoculars and watch their flight patterns, find the cracks and crevices they are using as nesting sites, or the sites where they perch during the day. Once you have determined their perching or nesting sites, this is where you will apply treatment.

Treatment

Once you have discovered Starling activity, it is time to begin treatment. Remember to read all product labels and follow the application instructions on these labels and stay safe by wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).

Step 1 - Outdoor Treatment

Begin treatment outdoors. You will use two products 4 The Birds and Bird-Blite Bird Control Spikes. 4 The Birds will irritate the feet of Starlings in the applied sites, which will cause them to move and search for other places to nest or perch. Bird Control Spikes will physically impede Starlings from landing on ledges, window sills, and the places where they usually nest. A combination of both products will bring the best results.

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4 The Birds

To use 4 The Birds you will need a Caulking Gun. Typically, you will apply a 1/2 an inch wide and 1/2 an inch high beads in the use sites where it is applied. Read the label for complete instructions. Apply in window sills, eaves, soffits, roof edges, and any perching site you have observed.

Bird-Flite Bird Control Spikes

This product is easy to use. They can be placed on use sites with the pre-made holes that come in the spikes, where screws or nails can be inserted, or it can be secured using strong adhesive glue. They can even be cut in half in smaller sizes to fit in smaller ledges. Simply glue them or fasten them, and you should acquire quick control.

Prevention

Prevention is the final step in control. For homes and businesses we recommend that you fix and repair any hole, crack, or crevices that are found on the outside of your structure. Block and seal openings using copper mesh, or fine wire mesh, or repair and fix holes and openings in woodwork or in the foundation. Also, makes sure that all vents and chimneys have the proper screening in your building or structure.

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Also, installing wire meshing around gardens and crops can provide long term control and prevent Starling from spoiling fruits, vegetables, and crops. Also, consider removing bird feeders or installing "no feeding" signage to discourage people from feeding the population of Starlings in your property. Finally in homes and small areas, keeping up with a yearly pest control program will kill many insects and drive them away from your property which will also get rid of another food source for Starlings.

Key Takeaways

  • Remember to a variety of control methods work best. Use the repellent and the bird spikes in unison, and enact preventative control measures like fixing and sealing cracks and crevices on the outside of your structure.
  • Finally, remember to read all product labels and follow the application instructions on these labels, and stay safe by wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
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