Many of the birds that use roof spaces are now species of conservation concern because of their population decline over the past 25 years.
Starlings in the roof space.
The starlings will not be returning to feed these.
I have mynahs and starlings nesting in the roof space.
Their unsanitary roosts encourage the growth of mold and airborne spores can travel through the house and lead to illness.
Swifts have declined starlings and house sparrows are red listed and house martins and swallows are amber listed.
And as a result we are limited in what we can do to help homeowners who have birds nesting in their roof.
Starlings can get into attics build nests and spread disease.
After a while hunger may force them to venture off looking for food like through a crack between a bedroom ceiling and a wall.
Starlings are extremely clever when it comes to choosing their nesting site but with bird control you can ensure they re nowhere near your residences.
Wear gauntlets the nests can have fleas or lice in them.
One thing you can do is to make the slope steeper by installing an additional board or reconstructing this part of your roof.
It would be best to bag up and dispose of the nest after the starlings have vacated.
What s in my roof.
European starlings were introduced to north america purposely and have adapted to a wide range of habitat conditions including city office buildings warehouses and bridges where natural tree hollows for their cavity nests are lacking starlings nest in attics and other building spaces gaining access via vents for dryers stoves and bathrooms or via deteriorated or damaged building materials.
It serves as an instant roof and if the slope isn t too steep your house becomes an easy choice.
Can anyone recommend a good roof plumber or bird proofer in canberra that can fix the problem.
They ll find their way into a loft under the barge boards and just about anywhere there is a cavity large enough for them to squeeze into.
Background for those able to help.
About 10 years ago we moved into the house.
It s important for us to say that there are in fact only a few bird species that will nest in your roof and most of them are fully protected by law.
Colo u rbond roof on the upper storey.
Swifts swallows and house martins cause much.
For safe and humane removal of starlings in the attic call the experts at critter control.
The reason why birds like starlings nest under your eaves is it s safe from predators and natural elements.
Does anyone have any success stories.
House sparrows and starlings are the most likely candidates.
Although they are noisy they seldom cause any damage and their nesting period is fairly short.
I am too old to be crawling over roofs.
