Starling Control Services in Vancouver

Starlings are an invasive species of birds that can cause significant problems if left unchecked. Their droppings damage infrastructure, they compete with native birds, and their noisy flocks are a nuisance. Getting a professional bird control service to humanely remove starlings is often the best solution for homeowners and businesses dealing with them.

Starling Control Services in Vancouver

All Green Pest Control has over 10 years of experience providing effective yet humane starling control services throughout the Vancouver, BC area. We offer customized solutions to safely remove starlings from properties and prevent future infestations. 

Get a free quote from our expert pest control team by calling 604-990-0100.

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What Problems Can Starlings Cause?

European starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) are adaptable birds that are notorious for causing issues in both urban and rural settings.

Damage to Property

Starlings build nests and roost in any structural cavities they can access. Over time, their acidic droppings will corrode and damage:

  • Roof vents
  • Gutters
  • Drainage pipes
  • Air conditioning units
  • Signage/infrastructure.

They also leave behind nesting materials, feathers, and copious amounts of feces. Starling droppings can create significant fire hazards by blocking ventilation systems.

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Risks to Agriculture and Livestock

Starlings compete aggressively for food sources, pushing out native bird species. At farms, they consume and contaminate:

  • Livestock feed
  • Fruit crops
  • Grain stores.

Their droppings spread diseases like Salmonella to cattle and poultry. Starlings also damage vineyards and orchards as they forage on ripening fruit.

Health Risks and Nuisances

While starlings themselves don’t typically carry diseases dangerous to humans, their droppings harbor bacteria and fungi including Histoplasma which can cause serious respiratory infections called histoplasmosis. Starlings form large, noisy flocks numbering in the hundreds or thousands. Their loud chatter and movements disturb both rural and urban residents.

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Effective Yet Humane Starling Control Methods

While starlings are a non-native species without legal protections in Canada, All Green pursues humane starling control methods as a first approach before considering lethal measures.

Exclusion and Deterrents

The first line of defense is preventing starlings from accessing nesting sites in the first place. All Green’s technicians will identify and block points of entry such as:

  • Roof vents
  • Overhang gaps
  • Cracks and crevices.

Once we’ve removed the birds’ access, we can install a variety of deterrents to keep starlings from landing and roosting on structures. These include:

  • Bird netting
  • Porcupine wire
  • Bird spikes.

Routine harassment such as playing starling distress calls or using laser or light devices triggers their natural aversion and encourages flocks to move on.

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Removal of Nests

If starlings have already begun nesting, All Green can remove existing nests and eggs. This may require first obtaining federal permits before disrupting active nests. Our technicians use extended reach tools to extract nesting materials from tricky spots like gutters or enclosed eaves. We strictly follow biohazard remediation procedures to properly clean up corrosive starling droppings.

Population Reduction Measures

For substantial starling infestations across larger properties, it may be necessary to thin down the starling population using traps or avian-specific poisons. All Green maintains all legally required permits and licenses to implement these methods in a targeted, precise manner. We follow best practices aligned with Health Canada’s guidelines on insect and rodent control.

Our population control measures allow native species to recover their lost feeding and nesting sites once starling numbers have been reduced. Ongoing monitoring and maintenance help prevent the same issue recurring season after season.

All Green Pest Control’s Starling Control Services in Vancouver, BC

All Green Pest Control provides customized starling control solutions backed by over 10 years of experience managing bird infestations in Vancouver and surrounding regions of British Columbia. Over the past decade, we have helped hundreds of homeowners and businesses in the Vancouver area resolve starling problems.

What to expect when you schedule starling removal

Step 1: Starling Control Service Inspection

We conduct an inspection of the property to spot nuisance birds and choose the best management techniques.

 

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Step 2: Starling Removal and Trapping

We will put Integrated Pest Management (IPM) tactics into practice. While our proven techniques are at work, we also provide you with helpful advice to exclude, clean up, or lessen pest bird attraction, roosting, and breeding in the future.

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Step 3: Professional Starling Control Exclusion

Our bird removal and control experts will locate and seal any potential entry points, ensuring that these unwanted birds cannot perch on your property again.

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Let’s get started with a FREE estimate for your starling removal in Vancouver. Call us at 604-990-0100 to arrange with All Green Pest Control.

Frequently Asked Starling Control Questions

Q: How quickly can you get rid of a starling infestation?

A: We can come assess your starling issue and implement control measures within 2 to 3 days typically. Removing nests or installing deterrents provides rapid relief while larger flock dispersal and population reduction takes 1 to 2 weeks of consistent harassment and culling. Within a month, most starling issues can be fully resolved.

Q: Do you use humane methods for removing starlings?

A: Yes, we always start with humane exclusion and dispersal methods first. These include blocking nest access points, removing existing nests after fledglings leave, installing deterrents, and applying harassment techniques. For substantial infestations, we may then move to population reduction techniques as a last resort per official guidelines and permitting protocols. Any lethal control is targeted and uses methods considered humane for birds.

Q: How can I prevent starlings from nesting on my property again?

A: We identify and block all possible entrances starlings could use to nest inside structures. Installation of deterrents like bird netting, porcupine wire, and bird spikes prevents them from landing and roosting on buildings. Follow-up maintenance checks ensure any new attempted nests are promptly removed before they are established. This discourages them from returning.

Q: What are signs of a starling infestation?

A: Indications your property may have a starling issue include seeing flocks gathering on or near structures, finding nesting materials in vents or gutters, spotting the birds where they roost overnight, and accumulations of droppings on outdoor surfaces. Their constant noisy chatter is also a giveaway.

Q: What risks do starlings pose to my family's health?

A: While starlings don’t directly transmit many diseases to humans, their acidic, fungus-laden droppings can cause respiratory issues if inhaled and facilitates the spread of bacteria like Salmonella. We use proper protective equipment and biohazard control methods when removing nests and droppings to mitigate health risks. Proper cleanup and blocking their access prevent recurring exposure.

Q: What permits and laws apply to killing starlings?

A: European starlings were introduced to North America, and as a non-native species, they are not legally protected in Canada. However, federal and provincial laws still regulate methods and periods for disrupting nests or lethal control, which our certified technicians are trained on. We maintain all required permits and licensing through Environment Canada and regional authorities for bird management activities.

Q: Will getting rid of starlings harm native bird populations?

A: No, our starling control services protect native species. We block access points and use deterrents that still allow non-pest birds like swallows, bluebirds, and wrens to nest. Any population reduction is targeted specifically at starlings overrunning an area and allows other birds to recover nest sites. Overall, reducing starlings benefits native bird biodiversity.

Call All Green Pest Control Today!

Don’t let starlings take over your property! For effective, humane starling control services, call All Green Pest Control at (604) 990-0100 or contact us online to schedule a free estimate. Our Vancouver bird control experts service residential, commercial, and agricultural clients across Vancouver, BC.

In Addition to Vancouver Starling Control Solutions…

All Green Pest Control also provides inspections, exterminations, and seasonal pest management services for insects, spiders, wasps, and bed bugs. We also conduct professional wildlife removal and more.