razorback fan said:
Thanks for the rewind ,
Spartan Took a sh*tload of security folks to get him out of the park
Depends on where you roost my friends. Nuisance bird in Massachusettes An enemy sworn to eradication by fishing industries in some states (Michigan?) When hanging on docks with my pals 50 years ago a cherry bomb inserted in a fish head was cruel entertainment.
Check this out State of Mass >>> OVERVIEW OF GULL CONTROL METHODS
Gull control methods can be categorized into one of two groups: 1) direct or active methods, which either decrease the population through the destruction of eggs or killing of birds, or which actively disperse birds from an area; and 2) indirect or passive methods which alter habitat to make it less attractive to the birds. Population reduction methods are usually impractical at landfills or roosting sites, due to the inherent difficulty in killing enough birds to substantially reduce their numbers. This method has been used successfully at nesting sites however, where the gulls' strong attachment to the nest helps overcome their otherwise wary nature. Numerous methods have been developed to harass or disperse gulls from areas where they are not wanted. These include human presence, pyrotechnics, recorded distress calls, propane cannons, visual frightening devices, and trained dogs. In general, methods utilizing human presence tend to be more effective but also more expensive. Mechanical or stationary devices may work initially, but they generally lose effectiveness as the birds become accustomed to their presence and/or operation. The use of trained dogs has been very effective in reducing Canada goose numbers at golf courses and other problem areas, and may hold some promise for some landfill operations. Indirect/passive methods (habitat management) are aimed at eliminating or making unavailable one or more of the five basic gull survival requirements: nesting areas, secure night-time roosting areas, feeding areas, loafing areas, and drinking water sources. Nesting areas and night-time roosts are seldom if ever present at landfills. Access to feeding areas may be controlled by minimizing the area of the active cell surface area, covering the landfill food source, and denying access to the working face by overhead lines or other methods. Night time dumping is another option, since gulls do not feed at night. Loafing areas may be eliminated by Landfill Gull Control Manual May 1998 5 removing surface waters at landfills. Seeding, planting or letting all grassy areas grow may also help since gulls avoid tall grass or shrubby areas that prevent them from seeing their surroundings. Gulls are wary and adaptable animals, and an effective control program generally needs to be both varied and unpredictable. Thus, a combination of options is often used, along with a degree of irregularity in when, where and how they're applied.