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Mississippi Kite Overview

Last Updated: February 05, 2008 Related resource areas: Wildlife Damage Management


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Contents

Damage Prevention and Control


Summary of Damage Prevention and Control Methods

Avoid nesting sites between incubation and fledging of young

Exclusion and Habitat Modification

Nest Avoidance

Generally not practical

Frightening

Wave arms or other objects to deter kites from diving close to people.

Life-sized kite models may prevent

Repellents

Toxicants

None are registered

Trapping or Shooting

Allowed only under a permit

Nest Removal

Generally difficult, requires a permit


Mississippi Kites | Mississippi Kite Overview | Mississippi Kite Damage Assessment | Mississippi Kite Damage Management | Mississippi Kite Resources | Mississippi Kite Acknowledgments | ICWDM | Wildlife Species Information


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