Grower Guide

Bird Control & Management

Information on bird control, management techniques, and how to evaluate whether your bird management program is effective.

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Getting started with bird control

Information on bird management techniques, ways to evaluate which method is best for you, and how to evaluate whether your bird management program is effective.

Falconry

an introduction to managing pest birds using abatement falconry techniques, traditional falconry techniques, considerations when choosing a raptor pest bird abatement program, and commonly asked questions about falconry, habitat enhancement, and bird management.

Falconry for Bird Control

Types of falconers and the cost of various raptor programs.

Choosing a Falconer

Recommendations for those who are considering hiring a falconer to control pest bird populations.

Abatement Falconry Business Models

Ways that some growers implement raptor programs on-farm.

Habitat Enhancement

An introduction to what is known about the efficacy of habitat enhancement for bird management.

Perches

Information on the placement, size and maintenance of perches.

Nesting Boxes

Information on the placement, size and maintenance of nesting boxes, and a list of raptors commonly found in the Pacific Northwest.

Resources

A list of companies that offer abatement falconry, links to perch and nesting box designs, and studies and articles on using raptors for bird management.