best tool for shooting birds in buildings

[nedsurf]

Net. Like a banding net.

They're called mist nets. The setup in a building might get interesting.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mist_net

 

[zoostation]

If it's a Giant store they could just do nothing and add a slogan. "Giant, we used to give you great service. Now we just give you the bird." Hey, truth in advertising.

 

[jac43k]

This

I'd think trapping with a net would be an overall much better option for all involved.

 

[CrazySanMan]

If it's a Giant store they could just do nothing and add a slogan. "Giant, we used to give you great service. Now we just give you the bird." Hey, truth in advertising.

 

[Squaregrouper]

i am a certified nuisance wildlife specialist and recently i completed an inspection for a bird issue in a grocery store. while we will go ahead and take care of the exclusion, they want to know how to get rid of the few birds that simply wont leave the store. the have tried traps, glue boards etc, and nothing has worked. the straight up told me they wouldnt mind if i came after hours and shot them.
my 2 questions are
a. legality of discharging a firearm/air rifle indoors with permission of course (baltimore county)
b. what to use? air rifle? 22 rat shot? 9mm rat shot? were looking at 15-30 yards indoors...
thanks!

I think your business is on my street.

 

[Brychan]

12 gauge with rock salt. Then slow roast. Chase with snow coffee.

 

[Atlasarmory]

Laser and a fire extinguisher

 

[magnumpi]

Many years ago I worked in sales for a commercial pest control company, and we were hired to rid a building of pigeons. We closed up the entrances they used and made a one way escape opening (don't remember how they did it though) after a day or two several remained inside. None of the technicians wanted to shoot the birds so I volunteered and bought a .177 air rifle from home and finished off the stragglers.

 

[Don H]

12 gauge with rock salt. Then slow roast. Chase with snow coffee.

"... there are no birds in the trees apart from these, they will be eaten on Tuesday. They are yummy"

 

[Alan3413]

Maybe silly question, but why not just fumigate the place?

 

[Bob A]

Maybe silly question, but why not just fumigate the place?

Aside from possible contamination issues, might be a huge volume of empty to fill with fumes.

 

[Rockzilla]

Most exterminators use nets around Md. they try to locate the birds,
then find where they go from and to (recon). hang the nets around the general
area (bait them with seed or bread crumbs), basically catch and release,
very few use "glue boards", some have been known to use .177 pellet
guns the ones you "pump up" and like hollow pointed pellets. Mainly done
over night. Seen it done many, many times, I also believe MD has some
laws on what type, not sure never asked...


-Rock

 

[Art3]

I'd be hesitant to use any sort of projectile in a grocery store. On the off chance that a customer came home with a pellet (lead, plastic or otherwise), dart, or anything hiding in their organic free-range celery could sound like finding the golden ticket for a lawsuit.

Wrist rocket and ice cubes maybe

 

[Rockzilla]

I'd be hesitant to use any sort of projectile in a grocery store. On the off chance that a customer came home with a pellet (lead, plastic or otherwise), dart, or anything hiding in their organic free-range celery could sound like finding the golden ticket for a lawsuit.

Wrist rocket and ice cubes maybe

They do it as a last resort, not so much in the produce areas and when
the store is closed..worked retail holding all positions..mainly nets but.. "glue
boards" as a last resort... they mainly come in through the receiving area,
roll up doors or when the refrig people go on the roof and leave the hatches
open.. they try also to catch them on top of refrig cases ie: frozen food, dairy.

-Rock

 

[outrider58]

I found a piece of 8 1/2 shot in a McDonalds hamburger once. No BS.

 

[rseymorejr]

I found a piece of 8 1/2 shot in a McDonalds hamburger once. No BS.

I didn't know they used shotguns to kill kangaroos?

 

[Uncle Duke]

If it's a Giant store they could just do nothing and add a slogan. "Giant, we used to give you great service. Now we just give you the bird." Hey, truth in advertising.

God knows this is the truth!

Forget snake shot. I won’t say it’s generally worthless, but it’s pretty close. For Op’s described purpose, it’s indeed absolutely worthless. I’d be leery of pellet rifle too. Not that it wouldn’t be most effective, because all things considered I think it’s Op’s best choice. But I’d be concerned that someone says it’s ok, which is fine until someone else decides they have a problem with it. Then you’d likely be better off shooting a human in this state.

 

[Uncle Duke]

I didn't know they used shotguns to kill kangaroos?

Dems wuz horses!

 

[Clark W. Griswold]

As I understand it, pretty much all wild birds are covered by the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act, even if they are not migratory. The only exceptions being introduced species, like European Starlings. There are of course exceptions built in for licensed hunting, rehabilitating, licensed removal, etc. which the OP is probably more familiar with than anybody.

As far as BalCo local laws go, if it's in the Metropolitan District, you can't discharge anything, even an air rifle or crossbow.

He’s a licensed nuicanse cooperator. All of that is covered by his permit.

OP- I know a guy who’s brother does the same work. I’ll see if I can find out what they use for these jobs.

 

[K31]

I found a piece of 8 1/2 shot in a McDonalds hamburger once. No BS.

It was the healthiest thing in there.