Pest birds: The role of building design and maintenance
Michael Howard
(Lecturer in Environmental Health at the University of Salford)
Peter Barrett
(Lecturer in Building Surveying at the University of Salford)
David Oldbury MIEH
(Senior Environmental Health Officer (Pest Control) with Manchester City Council)
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Abstract
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.
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Citation
Howard, M., Barrett, P. and Oldbury MIEH, D. (1992), "Pest birds: The role of building design and maintenance", Structural Survey, Vol. 10 No. 1, pp. 38-44. https://doi.org/10.1108/02630809210031717
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
Copyright © 1992, MCB UP Limited