City to Utilize Anti-Flocking Bird Methods This Week
Frederick, Md. --- Please be advised that City of Frederick Public Works staff will be utilizing anti-flocking bird methods from Wednesday, August 25th to Friday, August 27th in a few City locations around dusk. Residents may experience noise that will last for just minutes.
For at least the last 50 years, the City of Frederick has faced flocking bird issues, which are problematic throughout the City. The offending birds are Starlings and/or Crows. The City of Frederick can and has offered a temporary form of relief for many years through the use of pyrotechnics, audio bird distress tapes and minimization/alteration of suitable environment where possible.
The City responds to citizen requests if the offending birds are in the Right-of-Way trees, not private property. These right-of-way trees are clearly identified in the State Roadside Tree Care Law and as a rule of thumb are within the City Limits, and between the curb and sidewalk or in a median area (maintained by City Staff).
The most effective time for control is around dusk when these gregarious birds are looking for a roost for the night. These problems begin mid to late summer and go on well into the winter. We have Public Works staff perform this courtesy patrols for an average of 3 to 5 days.
There are many other bird control options, but these techniques are approved by the Humane Society and have proven to be effective for short terms. This program was developed in cooperation with the Maryland Department of Agriculture, Wildlife Division.
Please note that the City is not responsible for cleaning up the mess from these unwanted avians.
If you have further questions, please call the Streets and Grounds Department at 301.600.1173, 24 hours a day and leave a message
