… With the advent of an effective crow dispersal technique (Gorenzel and Salmon … destrian
or a noisy vehicle, but returned within minutes (Gorenzel, pers. observ.). For communal roosting …

<p>American crows ( Corvus brachyrhynchos ) have a long history of causing agricultural
damage in North America. Shooting and bombing at crow night roosts have been employed to …

Certain species of birds are pests for winegrape growers, including the house finch (Carpodacus
mexicanus), American robin (Turdus migratorius), and European starling (Sturnus …

… by loud buses, trucks, or pedestrians, but returned to roost within a few minutes (WP Gorenzel,
pers. observ.). We defined roosts in a limited manner, eg, as individual trees or groups of …

Reduction of the damage caused by fish-eating birds requires accurate bird identification
and some knowledge of avian biology and habits. The open-water areas and large …

The American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) is the primary avian pest in almond orchards
of California, causing significant financial loss to growers. Although few good strategies are …

… In late August and early September, when crows began roosting in Davis and Woodland (WP
Gorenzel, pers. observ.), the deciduous trees were fully leaved. Crows continued to roost …

… In another test we measured the effect of not using newspaper in the burrows and found
this omission to drastically reduce efficacy of aluminum phosphide (Salmon and Gorenzel, …

Reproduction and habitat use of American Coots (Fulica americana) were investigated on
four study areas in the major elevational areas of Colorado, one in the eastern plains, two in …

… According to a survey of the US state department of transportation (DOT), cliff swallows
build nests under bridges in more than half the states (Gorenzel et al. 2006a). Respondents …