Got Vulture Problems?

Turkey Vultures (also known as buzzards, or simply vultures) are common in large, open areas including fields, countryside, roadsides, suburbs, and anywhere food sources are readily available, including trash dumps and construction sites. They roost on telephone poles, towers, fence posts, and dead trees.

Turkey vulture deterrent options include Avishock Bird Shock Track or the Extra Tall version of our Bird Spikes can be installed on building edges and other surfaces where landing or perching activity occurs. Bird Netting provides a physical barrier that can help restrict access to larger areas where turkey vultures may gather.

If larger areas need coverage, the BroadBand PRO and Critter Blaster PRO are bird deterrent options that use naturally recorded predator sounds as part of a bird management approach. Turkey vultures have few natural predators, but certain birds of prey, including eagles and great horned owls, may be among species that prey on them. These predator sounds are incorporated into these devices to help address turkey vulture activity in treated areas.

As with all bird control methods, be certain to thoroughly clean all surfaces of bird mess prior to treatment, as these marking are territorial and will make bird control tactics less effective.

How to Keep Vultures Away

All vultures are protected in the United States by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and may not be harmed by law. The vultures found in the U.S. look similar to vultures found in Europe, Asia, and Africa; however, they are of a different taxonomic family. While vultures in the U.S. cannot be harmed, humane control solutions are allowed for their removal from unwanted areas. 

If you want to learn how to deter buzzards, there are a variety of bird control methods available for managing vulture activity. Bird-X offers a range of vulture deterrent products designed for different applications, including visual, sonic, and physical deterrent options.