One of the better solutions I heard of for Mynahs and Starlings:
Approach roosting tree under cover of darkness. Drop specially
constructed plastic bag over tree - I think a crane would be necessary
if it was a tall palmtree.
Tie bag around tree trunk. Pump in suitable lethal gas - I believe car
exhaust works well.
Remove bag and dead birds. I believe this one really worked. I have an
idea this one came from Queensland or maybe NSW.
An acquaintance used to fish for Murray Cod. He had a stationary
chick-wire bird trap in his backyard, with a funnel like entrance from
below, and a removable hatch on top. He was a fairly humane youth, so
the trap contained a food tray and water, and was built under a leafy
tree for shade. He scattered food under the trap, and retired to a room
where he could watch. When Mynahs, Starlings and Sparrows were under
the trap, he pulled a string which operated a scarer which flapped at
ground level. The birds flew up and found great difficulty in getting
out again.
The absolute essential was to open the hatch and remove the victims
when it was dark, so that free birds could not see what happened to the
captives. He caught quite a lot of Sparrows and some Mynahs and
Starlings. Apparently Murray Cod think a floating dead bird is good bait.
Anthea Fleming
Ricki Coughlan wrote:
100 Common Mynahs on your property! Sounds like a job for my secret
weapon: the "Frikasee 'em Fast Super Electric Mat".
This is a high voltage netting style mat that you throw on the ground
and sprinkle liberally with the sort of garbage items that the Common
Mynahs can't resist. As soon as the target bird lands on it, you throw
the switch and there's nothing left but little smouldering charcoal
Mynah bird shapes. They wont even know what hit 'em.
Importantly, you don't even have to clean anything up as the next puff
of wind just blows the ash away, all ready for the next "smart ones".
Ricki
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