House sparrows are non-migratory birds meaning they do not fly south for the winter like some species do in order to stay warm. This bird species only travels a small radius in their entire lifetime. House sparrows are small weighing less up to an ounce and a half and measuring just over 6 inches in length. They are omnivores however once they have become adults, their diet mainly consists of seeds. House sparrows are not a protected species and they and their nesting can legally be removed. At Summit Wildlife Removal, we offer humane removal and long-term preventive treatments for sparrows.
There are a variety of different methods to remove sparrows. The best way to remove sparrows from your property in Newport News, Norfolk, Virginia Beach and other parts of Hampton Roads is hire a professional wildlife removal company like Summit Wildlife Removal. Summit offers free estimates for sparrow removal services.
Do you have a bird nesting in one of your vents? Birds can make their nests in an exhaust, dryer or microwave vent? Summit Wildlife Removal can remove bird nesting, disinfect the vent and then screen it off or put a vent on it. It is important to get the nesting removed because it can be a fire hazard.
Sparrows are wild birds and can cause issues just like pigeons or starlings. Their feces contains a large amount of bacteria that can contribute to the spread of viruses and diseases such as salmonella and histoplasmosis. Sparrows can also carry mites and parasites like fleas and ticks. In addition to spreading viruses and diseases, sparrows can be aggressive and kill other birds and their eggs.
It is important to prevent sparrows from nesting on your property. The best thing to do is to hire a professional wildlife removal company that can offer prevention services. There are various exclusion services, such as vent guards, screens, and chimney caps that can keep the birds out. Scare devices also help prevent the birds from nesting, some devices that are frequently used are scarecrows, reflective tape, balloons and sounds.
Some other things you can do to keep sparrows away:
If you have sparrows or other birds in your attic or roosting on your property, contact your local wildlife experts at Summit Wildlife Removal. Summit offers wildlife removal services for raccoons, squirrels, animals in the attic, foxes, skunks, snakes and other animals. Contact Summit Wildlife Removal at 757-901-4455 to schedule an estimate for wildlife removal services.