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Pest birds: The role of building design and maintenance
Reviews the species and characteristics of bird pests, defined as birds whose activities impinge significantly on buildings and their occupants; feral pigeons, starlings, house sparrows, swallows and martins. Outlines damage caused, bird-proofing design techniques, and bird deterrent and removal techniques. Concludes that long-term solutions, based on an understanding of bird behaviour, are most likely to be successful.
Pest birds: The role of building design and maintenance
Reviews the species and characteristics of bird pests, defined as birds whose activities impinge significantly on buildings and their occupants; feral pigeons, starlings, house sparrows, swallows and martins. Outlines damage caused, bird-proofing design techniques, and bird deterrent and removal techniques. Concludes that long-term solutions, based on an understanding of bird behaviour, are most likely to be successful.
Pest birds: The role of building design and maintenance
Howard, Michael (author) / Barrett, Peter (author) / Oldbury MIEH, David (author)
Structural Survey ; 10 ; 38-44
1992-01-01
7 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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