Solutions: Overview

As one can imagine, the partial, if not total, removal of invader starlings is highly sought after.  The most popular solutions to starling problems are exclusion methods, toxicants and repellents, frightening mechanisms, trapping, and shooting. However, many of these are more of a hassle than the starlings themselves and are therefore not recommended. Since the absolute removal of these birds has become an impossible feat, the control methods should be concentrated on specific areas where the most damage is caused or near the edge of their territory to prevent spreading (Adeney 2001). Depending on the overall goal, any of these solutions might work.  However, one must be sure to carefully assess your individual situation before embarking on any sort of campaign against the starlings.  Above all, be humane!

(Starling Stoppers 2013)

Works Cited:

Adeney, J. M. (2001) European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris). Invasion Biology Introduced Species Summary Project. Columbia University. (Date Accessed: May 11, 2013.) http://www.columbia.edu/itc/cerc/danoff-burg/invasion_bio/inv_spp_summ/Sturnus_vulgaris.html

Starling Stoppers. (2013) Got Starlings? Idaho Starling Stoppers LLC. Idaho Starling Stoppers. (Date Accessed: May 17, 2013). http://www.starlingstoppers.com/