The Bluebird-L Reference Guide

House Sparrow (HOSP) Control
House Sparrows and European Starlings are exotic species, both introduced to North America in the 19th century. They are now permanent residents found across the United States and Canada, almost always near areas of human habitation and disturbance (cities, suburbs) or areas with a reliable food source (near barns or granaries). Please note that the methods described are to be used only for controlling House Sparrows (Passer domesticus) and European Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris). It is illegal to harm or
harass any native species, including their nests and eggs.

On this page:
About House Sparrows
Monofilament Lines for HOSP Control
Retailers for House Sparrow Traps
House Sparrow Trap Plans

About House Sparrows (HOSP)

Controlling Non-native Species ~~ The Birdhouse Network
HOSP control ~~ Ed Nied, Jr.
Using Monofiliment Line - Larry Zapotocky's Method

Retailers for HOSP Traps

Van Ert Traps ~~ Universal & Gilbertson
ST-1 TRAP ~~ Purple Martin Association
More Traps and Guards - Updated List ~~Audubon Omaha

Write or Call:

Andy Troyer
The Bird's Paradise
20835 Morris Rd.
Conneautville, PA 16406
1-800-872-0103

Steve Gilbertson
Gilbertson Universal Sparrow Trap
HC5 Box 31
Aitkin, MN 56431 (218) 927-1953

Ahlgren Construction Co: Peterson Trap
12989 Otchipwe Avenue N
Stillwater, MN. 55082
(612) 430-0031

HOSP Trap Plans

The Bauldry Sparrow Trap
Mel Bolt Sparrow Trap
Gilbertson Universal Sparrow Trap
Steve Gruenke - 10 Minute Sparrow Trap
Peterson Sparrow Trap
Huber Sparrow Trap

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Contact us at:

The Birdhouse Network (TBN)
159 Sapsucker Woods Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
http://birds.cornell.edu/birdhouse/
1-800-843-BIRD

The North American Bluebird Society (NABS
The Wilderness Center
P.O. Box 244
Wilmot, OH 44689-0244
http://nabluebirdsociety.org
330-359-5511