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S&S Controller captures both the starling and sparrow. It automatically resets allowing capture of both males and females. Be prepared to capture large numbers of S&S as this trap is highly effective!
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Troyer's S&S Controller (#SST)
This is the most effective trap at capturing starlings and sparrows right at your colony site. It is best erected near your colony, ideally next to a tree. Purple Martins put pressure on the starlings and sparrows. The invaders check out the S&S hotel, check-in, but never check back out. It is available with or without the pipe. The foot and see-saw, plus the S&S Controller booklet are also included.
Features:
Made from Western Red Cedar
One person can erect it and take it down.
It automatically resets.
If a native bird is trapped it can be released, unharmed.
It has a wire cage that is visible from a distance so you can see what is trapped.
No bait needed.
No ladder needed.
Works great in reducing both the European Starling and House Sparrow infestations.
Purchase either the Controller or a complete set-up with the pipe.
Includes the foot and see-saw.
We also have Aluminum
S&S Mounting Poles
Ships unpainted
You will need to build your own pole, the S&S plan booklet is included
Minor assembly
Pipe is: 6" x 100" Black Inside
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A trap that works!!!
The S&S Controller is a great design that works amazingly well. I've had Martins and Martin houses for around 20 years. At first I didn't have any problems with Starlings or Sparrows but as time went on they started taking over my Martin houses. In 2018 I had martins come around my houses every day but not one pair built a nest and raised little ones. Several years ago I built a Starling trap that used bait to lure them in it and it worked. The problem with that is you're drawing them to your property and then you have more Starlings than ever. With the S&S Controller you’re only getting the Starlings that are looking for a place to nest which is far less than Starlings that are looking for a free meal. In the Fall of 2018 I decided I had to do something different if I wanted to have Martins and having Purple Martins is something I look forward to every year and was not ready to give them up so I decided to build a different kind of trap. Being a retired cabinet maker I ordered the plans for the S&S Controller and built it. I pretty much went by the plans when I built it but I did add a reset indicator that sticks out of the left side of the trap that's attached to the seesaw elevator. It’s made from a 1/8" aluminum rod. If the rod is at the bottom of the slot it means that the trap has reset after the last bird was caught. If for some reason it didn't reset you can either tap on the post or reach up with a long pole and gently pull it down to reset it. The plans call for a round cage at the bottom of the 6" pipe to catch the birds which would work fine but I did something a little different. I built a square cage out of 1/4” x 1/4” hardware cloth (only because I already had it) that can be taken can be taken off when you have birds in it. The cage slides up the 6" pipe about 1" and sits on a small cedar block. The cage has a small screen door hook that hooks it to the post keeping it in place. When you have birds in it and it's time to do something with them you can slide the door in at the top of the cage to keep the birds from getting out, unhook the screen door hook, slide the cage off the bottom of the pipe and take the birds wherever you want to. I put my S&S Controller up on March 10, 2019 and today is April 10, 2020 so in 13 months I've caught 173 Starlings and 17 Sparrows. Last year I didn't have any Starlings get in my Martin houses and only had one pair of Sparrows try to build a nest in them. I trapped both of them in another type of trap.
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Dave Wilkins
from Kentucky on 4/10/2020
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Nice trap
Very nice trap but pricey. Opened the other day to find out access door was cracked, looked like someone tried to glue it. For what I payed for it you would think they would of just replaced it ? All in all I got it painted and put up. It’s been 2 days and see sparrows and starlings hanging out on top and around the trap. Time will tell if this was a good investment. If not it looks good lol
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Glenn
from Dekalb Illinois on 3/20/2022
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Hi Diane, -- I hope you're this lovely person, because you've helped me so much! Is the S&S trap an independent set-up next to the T-14? If so, how do I install it? You can call me or e-mail me. - I'll be home Sunday morning. Thanks! Marilyn PS - I must send you the gorgeous new T-14 set up at Kimberton CSA.
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Marilyn Michalski
- 3/21/2020
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Marilyn
Yes the S&S Controller is an independent unit. If you purchase the unit, there are a few things you will need to do before you can set it, including painting the unit as well as making your pole. The S&S Controller Plan Booklet is included with the purchase of the S&S Controller and on page 14 are the instructions on how to fabricate a wooden pole. I have seen photos from other landlords that have made the pole tall to the pole short. Another tip I can give you is placement of the S&S Controller. It should be near your colony so that the starlings can see it, but far enough away that the martins wont fly to it. I have mine next to my store about 50-75 feet away from the colony, facing the colony with a tree near the controller. Have a great day!
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Diane (3/21/2020)
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Well, this might be a weird question...or maybe not....but how do people generally dispose of the birds once they're trapped? I have a neighbor that says he shoots them with a pellet gun. Any other methods? And then what? just put them in the garbage?
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Cara
- 1/22/2020
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I used to use Co2 but that was too much trouble and cost too much. I looked around on the internet and found out about using chest compressions. It's very easy to do and is quick. With the bird in your hand put it's breast bone on the first joint of your first finger or two. Then put your thumb on it's spine right behind it's neck and squeeze. You don't have to squeeze real hard but firm. Within a few seconds the bird's gone but keep on squeezing for 60 full seconds. The birds can come back if you stop too soon. I bought a 1 minute hourglass type timer for this. It bothered me a bit to do this at first but didn't take very long to get used to it. Just think about the Martins you're saving.
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Dave (4/10/2020)
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Please call me. I would like order several of the starling house traps but have a few questions. 503 805 7664
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- 11/25/2019
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Well, this might be a weird question...or maybe not....but how do people generally dispose of the birds once they're trapped? I have a neighbor that says he shoots them with a pellet gun. Any other methods? And then what? just put them in the garbage?
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Cara
- 1/22/2020
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A humane way of disposing ONLY European House Sparrows or European Starlings is by using ether or car exhaust. Place bird in bag, add exhaust or ether. Disposal of birds can be by garbage, burial, throw in woods, etc.
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Diane (1/22/2020)
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If I order the complete kit, does it come assembled already?
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Jason
- 2/22/2020
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It comes more or less in kit form. Porch is off, see-saw is inside the box but not installed. All holes are drilled for hardware and it comes unpainted. Pipe is shipped as a separate item. You also need to make your pole to mount it too (or to a side of a building). It is assembled a much as possible before shipping. Diane & Troyer Team.
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Diane (2/22/2020)
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I ordered the this decoy. The photo shows a white birdhouse but mine has not been painted. Should I paint it white or leave the wood as it is?
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Sparky
- 2/12/2021
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is there a plan that can be purchased for building a starling trap start to finish?
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WAYNE ZIMMERMAN
- 6/4/2022
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Yes, there is!
https://www.purplemartinproducts.com/SSControllerPlanBook
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