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As with all pesticides "Always Read and Follow
Label Directions and Precautions and Follow
Local and Federal Law and Regulations.
The survey provides the necessary
information to properly perform a bird control
project. During the survey you will identify:
- The species which are causing the problem.
- The nature and extent of the problem.
- What the birds are doing and where they
are going.
- The number of pest birds.
- The existence and numbers of desirable
or protected species of birds or other
animals which may be affected by the project.
- The type of control procedures or techniques
which might be most effective and acceptable.
Click
here. For a copy of Avitrol's Bird Survey
Worksheet.
Avitrol Whole Corn for Pigeons
EPA Reg. Number 11649-7, is a treated corn
bait which will
induce flock alarming reactions from affected
birds. The reactions of the affected birds
will frighten the remainder of the flock. If
the birds have been prebaited, as discussed
below, the flock will associate the alarm reactions
with the area and leave. If the birds have
not been properly prebaited, the flock will
associate the alarm reactions with the bait.
They will stop feeding and will not leave the
site. This is why prebaiting is so important.
If your survey indicates that
Avitrol should be used, proceed as follows:
- Read and follow label directions.
- Select baiting sites which can
safely be used without exposing children
or affecting
desirable species of animals. Pigeons
will readily feed on roof tops. Roof
tops may
provide safe and isolated feeding
locations.
- Prebait with untreated whole corn
until at least 50% of the flock is
eating. Note: One hundred (100) pigeons
will consume between 7.5 and 10 pounds
of whole corn per day. This will
assist in determining the level of
bait acceptance which you have achieved.
- Avitrol works by affecting only
a few birds, causing them to react
and frighten the remainder of the
flock. Once you have good bait acceptance
with untreated bait, you must determine
the blend ratio which you will use.
The blend ratio which you choose
will affect the level of resulting
mortality.
- Once you have chosen a blend ratio,
blend your bait and begin the baiting
process. It is usually best to make
your initial placements early in
the morning.
- Because of the mode of action of
the Avitrol baits, Avitrol blended
baits may be picked up after a few
hours or at the end of the day and
replaced with untreated prebait until
the birds, if any remain, are again
feeding heavily, when the treated
bait may be reintroduced. This will
prevent continually having dead birds
at the site.
- Once you have obtained a satisfactory
level of control, discontinue baiting
and prebaiting and monitor the site
for reinfestation.
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