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BIRD MANAGEMENT
 ProGuard
has a track record of success in effective bird management programs.
We employ ecologically responsible methods of Bird Control. Our
trained specialists have the experience to set up management
programs for every type of situation involving problem bird
populations.
We have described below just a few of the Bird Management
solutions that we offer. Contact
us or call to discuss your specific problem and a trained
specialist will be able to answer your questions.
Trapping:
Trapping programs are used to reduce a population of birds in
areas where mechanical or other management techniques are limited,
not possible or not practical. Traps are designed to handle any
population size of birds. Some traps used in confined or small areas
catch small numbers of birds at one time and must be inspected and
maintained every day. ProGuard has some traps that hold large
numbers of birds and are self sustaining with food, shelter and
water so the trap only requires maintenance every few days.
The success of any program depends on a thorough survey to
determine where the flock is finding essentials presently and trying
to change their habits to make the trap more appealing. ProGuard can
design a trapping program to reduce or eliminate most nuisance bird
populations.
Noise Devices:
There are many different devices available now and the technology
has improved greatly over the years. However there are still many
devices on the market that claim success but fall far short of
achieving even the slightest results. Most birds get used to these
devices and ignore them after a time. Almost all of these devices
are temporary or short term at best. ProGuard has devised programs
to prolong the effectiveness of these devices. Scare or noise
devices are a viable tool in many circumstances especially when used
in conjunction with other management programs and techniques. There
are a number of factors which ultimately determine which devices or
combination of devices we will deploy.
- How long has the populations been there?
- How large is the population?
- Are the birds residential or migratory?
- Where will they go when they move?
- Is there enough shelter for the entire population to move to
and be comfortable?
Birth Control Feed
Birth control for birds is not a new technology. A product called
“Ornitrol” has been used for years on pigeons. The newest
product, Ovocontrol has been used for years on Chickens in egg
producing facilities. It works on the development of the vitelline
layer of the egg and inhibits its ability to develop or become
fertilized. It is labeled only for geese at this time but it may
soon be an option for many different birds. This program is labor
intensive, but well worth the effort. It is an excellent way to
minimize population growth in target species. In some places a few
geese are desirable in the landscape and will not be considered
pests. On the other hand, several hundred geese create a number of
problems. Birth control allows natural flock mortality to control
the numbers. A controlled baiting program is designed to limit or
even eliminate its impact on non-target birds. It is not lethal to
any bird or mammal, even in doses larger than that applied in the
bait. Its effects are completely reversible because the active
ingredient passes through the system and the bird will hatch eggs
the next season unless the product is consumed again.
The toxic bait and feeds used in the past have been banned by law
or are heavily regulated. There are too many things that can go
wrong when using these baits and their effects are not reversible.
Goose roundups and Canine harassment:
ProGuard has a wide variety of techniques and services for geese.
They will vary depending on the time of year and the phase the
population is in.
In late winter and early spring they are breeding and laying
eggs. At this time ProGuard uses addling and baiting programs to
limit hatching of the eggs.
In mid summer they are in molt and are easily rounded up and
captured because they can not fly. They are then relocated to a
place designated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
In the fall they start to migrate and are easily moved out of the
areas with hazing techniques. Canine harassment is the most popular
but is just one of the hazing techniques used to disperse flocks of
geese. The dogs are trained to chase and harass the geese and drive
them away once or twice a day for the first few days and then
tapering off to a couple of times a week until the flock has moved
out of the area. The dogs are a natural threat to the geese and they
will not stay in an area where there is a constant threat or danger.
These techniques are not limited to the fall season; they can be
used any time of year, if conditions are right, except when they are
sitting on eggs.
ProGuard also deploys harassment and hazing techniques on other
types of migratory birds when appropriate.
Contact us for a free
evaluation backed by the ProGuard Promise.
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