Starling Control
Do you need to get rid of starlings? We can help!
Starling Removal Strategies
If you have noticed a problem with starlings on your property, it is time to call in the team of experts at Trutech. Our licensed specialists have the tools and knowledge that it takes to perform effective and humane starling removal and starling control services. At Trutech, we value the lives of all animals, big or small. Our starling removal techniques ensure the safety and well-being of each of the animals involved through our environmentally sensitive tactics.
Do not wait until starlings have nested in your attic to call in reinforcement from Trutech. Call our team of experts today and get started solving all of your wildlife maintenance issues. At Trutech, our dedicated specialists are committed to helping you regain your peace of mind thanks to a starling-free home!
Starling Problem
Signs a Starling is on Your Property
If your house has become home to starling birds, you’ll probably notice a few telltale signs of starlings’ invasive presence, including:
- Property damage, such as torn roof materials, to the upper areas of your home.
- Bird droppings on various surfaces of your home.
- Damaged shrubbery, plants, and crops around your home.
- Large flocks of starlings on or around your house.
- Nests in gutters, drainage pipes, tree cavities, and holes in structures in and around your home.
- Starling bird calls/starling signing
Dangers of Starling Infestation
These pests sneak into various homes and buildings, causing all sorts of problems. European starlings can damage your home and property, destroy gardens and crops, and cause a general nuisance.
- Droppings: Their droppings will accumulate on walkways, stairs, roofs, and eaves. This not only creates a mess, but their feces are corrosive and can also damage brick, stone, metal, and home siding.
- Structural Damage: Starling nests in gutters, vents, and eaves can lead to blockages that can cause water and structural damage. Starling nests in vents can also create a fire hazard.
- Gardens: Starlings in the garden will damage and contaminate vegetables and the fruit on trees as they peck at them.
- Attics: Starlings in the attic create damaged and contaminated insulation, stonework, drywall, and wiring, which is a potential hazard of having starlings in your home or commercial property. They will also bring parasites such as fleas and ticks into your home.
Bird Control for Starlings
Entry into property
These birds often nest in yards if they find attractive spots in trees or along buildings. Once established, their large and intrusive communities entirely take over the area. This cycle has allowed starling populations to keep growing.
Starling Control
Each starling infestation may require different control services to correct the issue. The most common bird control options are barriers that prevent starlings from roosting on a ledge and bird netting to keep them out of nesting areas on your home or business. Liquid repellent that irritates the birds (but is non-lethal) to discourage their presence.
Prevention & Exclusion
Avoiding a starling problem starts with home exclusion to prevent starlings from entering in the first place. Exclusion keeps your home locked up tight, ensuring birds can’t sneak into nooks and crannies and build a home for themselves. A well-rounded exclusion strategy involves multiple methods, including sealing openings, inspecting your yard for starling nests or eggs, and removing food sources. With these methods, you can prevent an infestation from taking root and keep your home blissfully starling-free.
