Vulture Roost Control: Harassment and Professional Help

Large vulture roosts cause odor and mess. Legal harassment methods:

1. Starter pistol (blank shots) at roosting time—check with GA DNR for loaner and notify neighbors.
2. Effigies (fake dead vultures) hung in roost trees.
3. Laser pointers at dusk.
4. Contact USDA Wildlife Services (Athens: 706-564-5637) or GA DNR.

Persistence is required; they may return seasonally. Some people enjoy the “kettle” of soaring vultures.

Black vulture (black head).

Turkey vulture (red head).