Starlings In Roof Space

Can anyone recommend a good roof plumber or bird proofer in canberra that can fix the problem.

Starlings in roof space. After a while hunger may force them to venture off looking for food like through a crack between a bedroom ceiling and a wall. If there is a nest present the starling in the attic is most likely male. About 10 years ago we moved into the house. Step 1 determine how the birds got there.

The starlings will not be returning to feed these. Why is there a starling in the attic. The beak of the european starling is dark brown in winter but turns yellow during breeding season. European starlings were introduced to north america purposely and have adapted to a wide range of habitat conditions including city office buildings warehouses and bridges.

Starlings love nothing more than a cosy space in a roof or loft for their nests. Once the starlings move on to a new area they may not try to return or you may be able to continue prevention with less extreme measures. Starlings prefer to roost in tree cavities or small crevices but will choose an attic if these natural habitats are not available. Sometimes young starlings get caught in vents falling into open spaces that they can t escape.

Only when you are certain that a nest is no longer in use can it be removed as active nests for all birds are fully protected by law. A starling in the attic is usually the result of uncovered vents or openings in the exterior of a home. This may be especially true of microwave and stove hood exhaust vents. Maintaining the netting is important holes may allow the starlings to get through.

I am too old to be crawling over roofs. It would be best to bag up and dispose of the nest after the starlings have vacated. You could be below. Starlings are extremely clever when it comes to choosing their nesting site but with bird control you can ensure they re nowhere near your residences.

To help a starling out of one of these vents you may need to remove the hood or microwave so you might want to call a professional. They build these roosts in order to attract females during mating season. Does anyone have any success stories. They ll find their way into a loft under the barge boards and just about anywhere there is a cavity large enough for them to squeeze into.

Background for those able to help. The areas may need to be covered only for a limited time. I have mynahs and starlings nesting in the roof space. Wear gauntlets the nests can have fleas or lice in them.

Finding unwelcome birds in your attic is actually a common problem across the country. Although they are noisy they seldom cause any damage and their nesting period is fairly short.