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Swallow Overview

Last Updated: February 05, 2008

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Summary of Damage Prevention and Control Methods

Exclusion

Netting or wire mesh. Strip doors.

Habitat Modification

Substrate modification: slicker faces discourage nesting. Architectural design: some designs discourage nesting. Avoid overhanging eaves.

Frightening

Not effective for barn or cliff swallows

Repellents

Not effective.

Toxicants

None are registered.

Trapping

Not allowed.

Shooting

Not allowed.

Nest Removal

Wash nests down with a water hose or knock down with a pole.



Swallows | Swallow Overview | Swallow Damage Assessment | Swallow Damage Management | Swallow Resources | Swallow Acknowledgments | ICWDM | Wildlife Species Information

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