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Legalities: These birds are protected by the North American Migratory Bird
Act. Click Bird Act
for more info. So you must use non-lethal control techniques first. Then
if damage persists, you can apply for a permit to use more aggressive tactics.
Controlling Vulture Damage
Mark McKee Sr. has given us permission to tell you about his techniques for
controlling vulture damage.
One cure is windmills. The small ones you put in your front yard. They come
in a lot of colors and designs and attached to the roof line will keep the buzzards
away.
Another trick is bells ( the little miniature cow bells). use the bright pink
trotline leader and hang a bell every 6-8 inches. you then string this along
the ridge. Works wonders but some people do not like the constant ringing of
the bells. Just two options that I know works.
Disclaimer: WDC seeks to provide accurate, effective and responsible information
on resolving human/wildlife conflicts. We welcome suggestions, criticisms to
help us achieve this goal. The information provided is for informational purposes
only and users of the information use it at their own risk. The reader must
consult state/federal officials to determine the legality of any technique in
the reader's locale. Some techniques are dangerous to the user and to others.
WDC encourages readers to obtain appropriate training (see our informational
literature at our Store ), and understand that proper animal damage
control involves patience, understanding that not every technique/method works
for every situation or even 100% of the time. Your use of this information is
governed by this understanding.
We welcome potential users of the information
and photos to simply ask for permission via e-mail. Finally, WDC welcomes
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