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Examining Advantages Of Bird Netting For The Control Of Avian Species

January 19th, 2010

Using high-quality bird netting for avian control activities is probably the way to go nowadays. The netting itself is extremely versatile and can be used in any number of ways and in any number of environments, including around airports, for example. It also is generally more cost-effective than using other such control methods.

Bird netting — in specific terms — is looked upon as a more sensible way of controlling large populations of birds that — when left uncontrolled — might interfere with any number of human activities. This can include interfering with agricultural processes, aviation and a number of other functions that seem to attract birds, for some reason.

For the most part, one also will see a number of different netting types in bird sanctuaries or aviaries, though admittedly, they’re designed more to keep humans away from birds than vice versa. It also is used to separate certain aggressive bird species from other species. Additionally, it can be used to interfere with migratory birds, and can convince them to change migration patterns away from airports and the like.

Another good point in favor of netting is that it can also reduce populations down to the point where the filth that is normally a natural result of a large flock is reduced down to manageable levels. When there’s less filth involved there’s also less of a chance of any bird-to-human disease from occurring. It makes much more sense than many other types of control measures, such as employing large numbers of staff, for instance.

While there are other methods of bird control — including human staff or noisemaking machines — their cost can be quite a bit higher than purchasing some high-quality netting. Some activities may require the large-scale sterilization of birds, who are fed food with chemicals, but it’s usually the case that netting will work better than anything else.

Bird netting, on the other hand, requires relatively little maintenance as long as it’s properly installed and looked after from time to time. Besides, it can be quite a bit cheaper than most any other control method, as a matter of fact. Many of today’s best netting products also are extremely durable, with some fairly exotic materials used to make them, meaning they’ll be both very strong and extremely light in weight.

Using high-quality bird netting for avian control activities makes much more sense these days, as many municipalities, airports, agricultural concerns and other areas look to save money where they can. Netting also can keep down the incidence of bird-to-human contact, which benefits not only humans but also the birds themselves. The initial outlay can pay off greatly in both the short and long terms, as well, because it means use of less human staff, which comes with a cost all its own.

Features and benefits of Bird Netting for avian control programs are many and varied. For airports or areas that need to ensure that bird populations either do not get out of hand or do not interfere with vital transportation or other activities, going with a Bird Net or three is a must.

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Our Malamute brings home dead animals and/or eats them. Is this a health hazard?

June 7th, 2009
Sheryll M asked:


We live on an acreage. She is eleven months old. She is always on the watch for rodents, feral cats, opposums,moles, racoons, birds and squirrels. She will kill them or if she
finds a carcass she will bring it home and carry it around or
eat it. Oh, and she kills skunks!

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Is there any way to get my dog to stop killing things ?

June 6th, 2009
Schleppy asked:


I know it’s just his instinct, but in the last three weeks he has killed 5 baby rabbits, 2 young birds and a mole. He would have killed a lot more if I hadn’t intervened. All of this was in my backyard, so it’s not like I’m letting him run at large. These animals just can’t seem to figure out that my yard is an unsafe place to raise their young! Does anyone have any suggestions, short of never letting him run loose in the yard or putting a muzzle on him?
By the way, for those of you who might be concerned that I will actually heed the suggestions of the people who are telling me to kill (or maim) my dog, never fear! I would never hurt him in any way. He is my best buddy, and this isn’t a huge issue for me. I just figured it was worth asking and I’m glad I did…some of you have some great suggestions that I will try.

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