Episode 35: Controlling Nuisance Birds

<p>Wildlife Biologist with USDA Wildlife Services Ernie Colboth discusses controlling nuisance bird populations on dairies, disease issues associated with large amounts of birds and contamination and consumption of livestock feed.</p> <p>He began his career with Wildlife Services, in the Missouri program, supporting the US Air Force at Whiteman AFB and moved to Iowa in 2004. He will have 25 years of service with Wildlife Services in August 2021. Colboth provides both technical and direct control assistance to state and federal agencies, city municipalities, businesses, and private individuals. He began providing individual assistance to dairy farmers and feedlot producers in 2004.</p> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/p5xfw8RkQrk">Controlling Nuisance Birds Webinar</a></p> <p>Ernie Colboth, 515-256-5558, <a href= "mailto:Ernie.colboth@usda.gov">Ernie.colboth@usda.gov</a></p> <p>(866) 4 USDA WS</p> <p>www.aphis.usda.gov</p>