Birds, while fascinating creatures, can pose significant challenges when they become pests. Effectively managing bird pest control requires strategic techniques and proactive measures. Here are some proven methods to manage bird pest issues efficiently: 1. Identifying Bird Pest Issues Understanding the specific bird species causing problems and identifying the severity of the infestation is crucial. Recognizing their nesting and feeding…
Introduction Birds are immeasurably valuable to humans and the environment. People enjoy watching, feeding, and conversing with harmless and beautiful birds, even common city pigeons, sparrows, and starlings. These birds represent a few of the only naturally free forms of wildlife. Unfortunately, these same birds can be nuisances and may then fly to nearby urban areas to roast and nest…
European Starling: General Description The starling is a stocky, short-tailed bird about the size of the robin. From a distance, it appears entirely black, but it is actually flecked with light speckles. Most of its feathers show iridescent purples and greens. The bill of both sexes is yellow during breeding season (January to May), and dark for the rest of…
Pigeon (Rock Dove): General Description Pigeons have gray bodies with a whitish rump, two black bars on the secondary wing feathers, a broad black band on the tail, and red feet. The body color can vary from gray to white, tan and blackish. The average weight is about 300-400g, and the average length is 30 cm. Life Cycle and…
House Sparrow: General Description The house sparrow is small and has a stocky appearance. The upper parts are reddish brown streaked with black, and the under parts are gray. The female and immature birds lack any distinctive markings. The male has a characteristic black throat, gray crown, and chestnut-colored nape. Life Cycle and Common Characteristics 1. Reproduction: The female…
Our Control Strategy Get Rid of Stored Product Pests Introduction Stored product pests are usually found living in products (such as dried fruits, spices, flour, bran, peas, dried vegetables, dried flowers, grain, milled cereal products, dog food, nuts, candy, pasta, cheese, and other similar items) and are considered the most severe pests that share food with humans. They cause great…
Legal Considerations With very few exceptions, all birds are protected by laws and regulations. Habitat Modification Habitat modification for birds means limiting a bird’s food, water, or shelter. Attempting to limit the food or water of pigeons, starlings, and house sparrows limiting is not practical. These birds will have a number of feeding and watering sites — often far from…
Engineering Techniques Services (ETS) is the first and foremost pest control company in the entire 7 emirates of United Arab Emirates including but not limited to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah and is at the forefront among its competitors. We are integral members of British Pest Control, UK and National Pest Management Association, USA.