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Predatory Policing in Halton

Predatory Policing in Halton. By Gerrit Buitenhuis MWA Fall Workshop October 2012. Predatory Policing in Halton. Why MOE Requirements Gull Study Gull Control Methods and Issues Current solutions Questions. Why are Gulls a Problem. Disease carriers Environmental Problem

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Predatory Policing in Halton

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  1. Predatory Policing in Halton By Gerrit Buitenhuis MWA Fall Workshop October 2012

  2. Predatory Policing in Halton • Why • MOE Requirements • Gull Study • Gull Control Methods and Issues • Current solutions • Questions

  3. Why are Gulls a Problem • Disease carriers • Environmental Problem • Public Nuisance • Bird Aircraft Collision

  4. MOE Requirements • If average Gull population doubles in any given month in comparison to base year: • bird deterrent measures shall be enhanced • consider overhead wires and other state-of-the art techniques • Agreement with the Airpark. • Surface ponding of water shall be minimized. • Minimum height of grass: 12 cm to discourage bird loafing.

  5. Gulls

  6. How to establish baseline Study • 2 Species of Gulls • Ring billed Gulls (March – Oct.) • Herring Gulls (Sept. – March) • Gull Travel • “Eat and Loaf” • Airport + Landfill = Ideal for Gulls • Baseline Study Results

  7. Gull Control and Issues • Overhead Wiring • Pyrotechnics • Orchard Cannons • Model Airplane • Ultra Sound? • Distress Calls • Kill (Poison, shot-gun) • Bird of Prey

  8. Questions? Gerrit Buitenhuis Halton Region 905-825-6000 Ext. 8209 gerrit.buitenhuis@halton.ca

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