Feral birds

Australian Environmental Vertebrate Pest Management Services (AEVPMS) provides targeted, humane, and regulation-compliant control of feral and invasive bird species across New South Wales. Our programs are designed to minimise environmental harm, protect native biodiversity, and reduce economic loss caused by pest birds in urban, rural, and industrial settings.

Invasive bird species can displace native fauna, damage crops and infrastructure, and pose risks to public health and safety. Common pest birds we manage include:

• Feral pigeons (Columba livia)

• Indian mynas (Acridotheres tristis)

• Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris)

• House sparrows (Passer domesticus)

• Peafowl and feral geese (in rural estates and farmland)

These species contribute to:

• Structural damage to buildings from droppings and nesting

• Grain and horticultural crop losses

• Fouling of water tanks, sheds, and machinery

• Biosecurity risks, including salmonella and avian mites

• Aggressive behaviour toward native birds and people

Many of these birds are declared pests or non-native invasive species under local and federal management frameworks.

We develop site-specific Avian Pest Management Plans that are effective, discreet, and environmentally responsible. Our licensed technicians use a combination of non-lethal deterrents and humane lethal control where necessary.

Our services include:

• Thermal and suppressed air rifle shooting, ideal for sensitive or urban environments

• Live trapping and removal of invasive species

• Nest site identification and habitat modification

• Netting and exclusion system design

• Population monitoring and environmental reporting

All methods comply with NSW animal welfare legislation, and operations are conducted in accordance with ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, and pestSMART guidelines.

AEVPMS provides feral bird management across:

• Urban centres, public buildings, and schools

• Grain storage facilities and food processing sites

• Vineyards, orchards, and broadacre farms

• Mining, transport, and energy infrastructure

• National parks and wildlife-sensitive zones

We coordinate with councils, facility managers, and landholders to implement cost-effective, long-term solutions.

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📞 Request a Feral Bird Site Assessment

If feral birds are impacting your site, operations, or native wildlife, AEVPMS offers discreet, ethical, and professional control programs that deliver results.