sparrow traps

[Ryan_V]

I have a sparrow problem in a couple of my barns. I've been looking at traps. what type is the best. I see a couple different types, funnel types, elevator types, spring door types.......anyone have any experience in this area??? my usual solution to these problems is not possible indoors

[Dotch]

If you Google sparrow traps, it should come up with "repeating sparrow traps" about the 2nd entry. I have one of these and inside the barn, it has been extremely effective. Last year I lost count of the sparrows caught after about 200. The instructions that come with the trap provide excellent insight into what makes these feathered pests tick. This year so far, the sparrow pressure has been greatly diminished. Very few in the sheds. I shoot them away from the barns and snuff them out when I catch them in my bluebird houses. Have discontinued some automatic waterers and have been on the wife to always cover and not spill feed so it has been a multi-pronged control approach.

[Ryan_V]

I just picked up my new repeating sparrow trap!!! a guy in st. cloud makes them. it's an elevator type, not a funnel type. reading reviews, etc that sounded like the way to go. it's set up in the barn as we speak!! hope to make a dent in those pests by the end of the week!!

[Dotch]

Great to hear Ryan, suspect it's the same one I have. Once you catch a few, it's amazing how it'll just snowball. Not unusual to get 20 - 30 after a good week here. Live decoys work wonders. Great to see the tree swallows have the nesting boxes to themselves here this spring, not fighting with those #*% sparrows. Not to mention the lack of sparrow dump in the barn. Waiting for the pair of bluebirds to claim their house but it's a week early yet based on their past appearances. Good luck and happy trapping.