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House Sparrow Control

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Scientific Name: Passer domesticus

Male house sparrow with black bib. Unknown photographer.

Signs

Identification of male and female house sparrow

Damage

• stored grains, livestock feeds;
• droppings and nests deface buildings and cause health or safety hazards.
• Their nesting may also interfere with airvents etc.

Solution

Habitat Modification

• seal 3/4 inch openings;
• Nixalite®, Cat Claw ® at perches;

Repellents

• capsaicin
• polybutene
• shooting; cage traps

Trapping

• Cage traps Description: Usually have trap door, bobbed gate, or funnel designs. Useful where few birds occur. Decoy birds within trap may be useful. Photo Credits: Dallas Virchow
• A good review of various sparrow traps can be found at Sialis

Shooting

A comparison of shotgun, .22 rifle and air rifle Description: Choose the right type and caliper or gauge for damage control. Follow all laws and regulations when shooting. Photo Credits: Dallas Virchow

University Publications

House Sparrow--Clemson University