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The vents on many houses in our area make ideal nesting places â€"extendâ€" ing far enough horizontally to serve as a nesting spot. Vents also offer protection and warmth for birds‘ eggs. Birds and their nests should be removed from air Why are the birds nesting in our homes? Firstly, this area of Oakville is overâ€"populated with blackbirds, sparâ€" rows and other birds. Housing is partly responsible, due to insufficient prevenâ€" tive measures when the air vents were installed. To build housing developâ€" ments, large amounts of trees must be cleared, leaving no place for these birds to nest. Many Glen Abbey and River Oaks residents are complaining about birds nesting in the air vents of their homes. Homeowners are irritated by chirping sounds in the vents leading to their powâ€" der rooms, in addition to other probâ€" lems. ADVERTISING FEATURE There is a growing problem in our area, specifically with the new housing that is being built. Blocked air vents are ‘for the birds‘ vents, as they are detrimental to the home. Birds use all sorts of debris to construct their nests, not to mention the problem of bird excretion and the birds which die in air vents. Vent fans often cease to function when there is a nest, because the birds pack nesting materials very densely to prevent the fanned air \\ /; , J.L. SUNSHINE z. HARDWOOD â€"< FLOORING Parquet, Sanding, Finishing Refinishing Staining Specialist OAKVILLE (905) 849â€"3931 HAMILTON (905) 572â€"6336 from blowing on them. When they build a nest over a stove fan, the homeowner is at risk from various types of bacteria which could drop onto the cooking surâ€" face such as dirt, bird lice, maggots or mites, all attracted to dead bird carcassâ€" es. Having a nest over your stove is also a fire hazard â€" dry nesting surrounded by To prevent this situation from beginâ€" ning, or getting any worse, vents should be inspected, cleaned and screened if needed. For inexpensive air vent mainâ€" tenance and installation, call Student Vent Services at 847â€"6706. electrical wires and heat coming from the stove is a dangerous mix. Protect your home: Put an end to the irritating chirping sounds in the air vents leading to your powder rooms, the health threatening bird lice, maggots or mites that may inhabit the vent over your stove fan, the inability of the fans in your home to operate effectively and the stench these birds bring. For Consistent Quality Doug Wm. Hicks Tel: (519) 371*1625 OWEN SOUND Vent Protectors Free Installation OAKS PRECaAsST INDUSTRIES®*> Manufacturers‘ of Interlocking STUDENT VENT SERVICES LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION e Uecks Fencmg Natural Stone e Ifrication Sudtemal Residential e Commercial * Industrial For A Free Estimate Call $ INCL ( 23 tandscape Ontario HORTICULTURAL TRADES ASSOCIATION Spring Special Bird Nest _ REDUCED To: Pimds, Wate cfalls Léndscape Li’gfit:éw e e ,,,,, CONCRETE ?l* INST TUTE _ OAKVILLE Claudio J. Ottogalli Tel: (905) 847â€"0391