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Correct identification is an important first step in pest control.
Sparrows are about 6 inches long.
Males have dark brown streaks with black above and a gray underside. They have large black patch under the beak.
Females are dusky brownish gray color with blackish stripes above and gray underside. They have a yellowish beak.
Sparrows nest in protected areas in or near buildings, such as: ledges, gutters, signs, light fixtures and under eaves, etc.
They build their nests from grass, straw, feathers, string, paper and debris. They will frequently reuse nesting sites.
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Sparrows are associated with over 29 diseases and ectoparasites. They contaminate many different materials with their droppings.
Name:
Passer domesticus
Diet:
Grains, seeds, garden plants and fruit; feed insects and food refuse to their young.
Impact:
Health hazard
Tips for keeping sparrows away 
Once the species is considered a problem, first check federal, state and local regulations for bird management.
See Utah Administrative Code R657-3-7 for more information on legal issues surrounding sparrow control.
Install plastic netting on susceptible parts of the building.
Use deterrents such as plastic or metal spines on ledges.
Reduce or eliminate feeding sites and water sources.
Close all openings larger than 3/4 of an inch.
Install slanted metal, plexiglass or wooden boards over ledges.
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