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Sparrow

House Sparrows

Birds in the bathroom fan or kitchen vent? Sparrows making nests in your attic or garage? Those little weaver finches in the attic may well be sparrows. Sometimes sparrows cause damage by pecking at insulation inside attics. The nests of sparrows can also be dangerous, as they can be potential fire hazards. Call your local Critter Control office today at 800 CRITTER for effective sparrow removal and exclusion services.

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Sparrow Damage & Sparrow Problems

Most sparrow damage is usually done to farmlands and crops. Sparrow problems occur because sparrows peck at seeds, flowers, buds, fruits and vegetables. Sparrows also tend to steal the food of livestock, or in some cases, contaminate the food. As sparrows feed in large groups, sparrow damage usually occurs in a large area. The most common complaints associated with house sparrows are their droppings and feathers. These birds are known to cause hazardous, unsanitary and smelly situations within and outside of buildings, particularly under roosting areas.

Identify Sparrows & Precautions

It is very important to identify sparrows when you think you may have a sparrow problem as they are known to carry several diseases, which are VERY easily transmitted to humans, because they live in human-inhabited areas. Sparrows have been known to carry the following diseases:

  • Chlamydiosis
  • Coccidiosis
  • Erysipeloid
  • Newcastle’s
  • Parathypoid
  • Pullorum
  • Salmonellosis
  • Transmissible Gastroenteritis
  • Tuberculosis
  • Various Encephalitis Viruses
  • Vibriosis
  • Yersinosis

Sparrows are also commonly hosts of internal parasites, including:

  • Acariasis
  • Schistosomiasis
  • Taeniasis
  • Toxoplasmosis
  • Trichomoniasis

Sparrow problems also occur as they also tend to host some of the more common household pests, including:

Sparrow Control Solutions By Critter Control Removal Experts

Sparrow Control is very important in order to prevent contamination or transmission of diseases or pests by sparrows. Contact a Critter Control sparrow removal professional near you for professional sparrow control and sparrow removal solutions. We have the professional skills necessary to identify sparrows, effectively implement sparrow control, getting rid of sparrows through sparrow trapping and keep sparrow problems from recurring.

 

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