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We have three species of swallow in the United States that have the potential to cause damage in a residential setting. The Cliff Swallow (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota), Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) and Violet-Green Swallow (Tachycineta thalassina). The most common species that we see building a mud nest on the side of a house is the Cliff […]

There are now a couple of different manufacturers for electric shock systems. These systems are marketed by different companies and both seem to work well. The premise behind a “shock strip” is pretty straight forward; a bird touches the wire and gets a zap. I was particularly fond of Bird Barriers “Birds no like ZAP” […]

Anti-Perching Devices-what are they and do they really work? Nixalite, Hot Foot gel, spring wire, Cat Claw, Shock Strips, Bird Barrier Coil, what the heck is all this stuff? Does any of it work? Is it expensive? Will it work for sparrows and pigeons? Ah, bird control and the many questions. Without question, the most […]