Hello,
I’m new to this forum and looking for some advice and encouragement. I have a terrible house sparrow problem. It’s all because a neighbor has 5 feeders in his yard; he has been unresponsive to my entreaties to remove the feeders. He’s in his 80’s, I’m sure he cannot hear their annoying endless chirps.
I’ve had a DRST trap out for a couple weeks, with millet, popcorn, and now white bread, in various places in my yard — no success. I’ve ordered two VanErt traps … can anyone tell me if the sparrows will be interested in them in August? I believe they are done breeding.
Also, if I do trap some, I understand that starter fluid is a good way to dispatch them, but I’m not sure of the method. Can anyone clarify this for me?
I use to have a nice quiet yard, peppered by the occasional native bird song, especially in spring. Now, all I have is the constant noise of hundreds of house sparrows, I am in anguish!
Thanks in advance for any help and encouragement.
Mary