Turkey Vulture Identification:
Turkey vultures are large birds with dark feathers, weighing up to six pounds with a wingspan up to 32 inches long. They have a bald head with reddish skin similar in look to a turkey that enables them to forage in dead carcassess as these birds are scavengers that are particularly fond of carrion. Often seen in flocks of 70 or more birds, turkey vultures love to roost in towers and rooftops. These long-lived birds (about 20 years) are found all across the U.S. in the spring and summer, but the largest flocks inhabit the southern half of the U.S.
Damage Caused by Turkey Vultures:
Turkey Vultures cause problems by attacking rooftops, caulking
and other exterior surfaces, causing extensive bird damage
to structures. The bird droppings from turkey vultures are
large as well, creating extra clean up costs and concern
over slip and fall liability from turkey vulture dropping
buildup, plus an unclean, dirty company image. The bacteria,
fungal agents and parasites found in turkey vulture droppings
and nests can carry a host of serious diseases, including
histoplasmosis, encephalitis, salmonella, meningitis, toxoplasmosis
and more. As an unpleasant bonus, turkey vultures often
leave bones and carcasses to feed on around their roosting
areas. They are also known to be noisy problem birds, especially
in a large group or fighting over food.
Turkey Vulture Control:
All vultures are protected by law under the Migratory Bird
Treaty Act so humane vulture control methods must be used
to move them. Turkey vultures are heaavy, aggressive birds
that can destroy most standard bird control products. The
most effective bird control methods to get rid of vultures
are electrified
bird track or heavy duty electrified
bird wire. In some instances, heavy duty bird
wire (.96mm) tensioned 8 inches high will protect
against turkey vulture problems like roosting on roof parapets
or girders and overhead grid wire systems 5 foot on center
or wide mesh horizontal bird
nets can dissuade vultures from landing in
flat, open areas. |
Bird shock electrical bird track
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