It doesn’t matter if you live in a rural area or urban area, starlings can be a common problem for home and business owners. They can be a nuisance to clean up after and can cause damage to your property as well. A-Tex Pest Management is here to talk about starlings and share some control tips for our customers.

How Do European Starlings Affect the Ecosystem

These bothersome birds are a nuisance as well as carry risks with them wherever they go. Here are some common problems associated with a large starling population.
• Noisy– These birds are known to be incredibly noisy. This can be especially bothersome during the early daylight hours when you are trying to get sleep.
• Eating Crops– Starlings have been known to eat and damage crops. They enjoy eating fruit, seeds and grains.
• Excess Amounts of Waste– When dealing with a large starling population, you will notice they create large amounts of waste. This can end up damaging your home and business, leaving you with costly repairs.
• Health Risks– Their waste doesn’t just cause damage, but is a health risk as well. Viruses and diseases can be carried from shoes, vehicles and infected livestock when in contact with starling waste.

European Starling Bird Inspections, Control, Removal & More in Austin, Round Rock, Leander, Pflugerville & Cedar Park, Texas

Being persistent in starling control is the best advice we can give you. You need to start working on controlling starlings before they have gained a strong attraction to an area. You will have more success this way. Nets can prove to be helpful when trying to preserve crops from starling damage as well. The professional pest control technicians at A-Tex Pest Management offer starling control that can help you get rid of these obnoxious birds. We have years of experience in dealing with starling control and can help you today!