SPARROWS & STARLINGS

 

HOUSE SPARROW • EUROPEAN STARLING

 

ACTIVITY
Primarily daytime

 

NESTING
Spring–Summer

 

COMMON ENTRY POINTS

• Roof vents

• Soffits

• Attic vents

• Chimneys

• Wall openings

 

COMMON DAMAGE

• Nesting material

• Vent blockage

• Insulation

• Droppings

• Contamination

 

DISEASE CONCERNS

• Histoplasmosis

• Salmonella

• Parasites

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OUR RECCOMENDATION 

Birds nesting in vents and other areas of a home should be addressed promptly due to the risk of bird mites, contaminated nesting material, and potential fire hazards when nests obstruct dryer or exhaust vents. Bird droppings can also create conditions where Histoplasma can grow, making proper removal, cleaning, and exclusion important for protecting the home and its occupants.