Starlings in the attic

I have starlings in the attic and would like to know what I need to do to remove them. I had a pest removal service come out, but I can't afford to pay. What can I do? What materials do I need to buy?

 

Nests will need to be removed and starlings flushed from the attack and openings into the home should be sealed. Attic should be treated for mites and lice as many health-related issues have been associated with birds nesting in human occupied structures. Wear a mask when removing nests and promptly place in plastic bags and seal.

The best control for starlings in the attic is to prevent their invasion by sealing all possible entries into the home. Make sure attic and soffit vents are properly screened and entries around pipes and wires entering the home are caulked. Click the following link for additional information:

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/BODY_UW118

Click the following link for a photo of a starling nest in an attic. They can reach several feet high!

http://www.wildlifedamagecontrol.com/starlings.htm

 

Get a cat.

 

once the area is cleaned up, what do you spray the area with to kill any parasites or mites?

 

Mites can be controlled in attics with foggers and insecticides labelled for mite control.