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House Finch Damage Control Summary

Last Updated: February 05, 2008

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Summary of Damage Prevention and Control Methods

House finches (also known as linnets),Carpodacus mexicanus
House finches (also known as linnets),Carpodacus mexicanus

Exclusion

Cover crops with plastic netting.

Habitat Modification

Remove cover used for nesting and resting.

Frightening

Av-Alarms® and gas cannons have been somewhat effective.

Avitrol®

Repellents

Capsicum

Toxicants

None are registered or currently avail-able for use.

Trapping

Modified Australian crow traps, converted cotton trailer trap.

Shooting

Limited effectiveness



House Finches | House Finch Damage Assessment | House Finch Damage Management | House Finch Resources | House Finch Acknowledgments | House Finch Damage Control Summary | ICWDM | Wildlife Species Information

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