Sparrow Traps "Guaranteed" To Work

Sparrow Traps "Guaranteed" To Work BIRD CONTROL Bird Control 26-6-7 Darned sparrows messing up your shed? Here's a guaranteed trap sold by Levi Burkholder, Goshen, Indiana, who offers two versions of the TP Vail sparrow trap. The Vail Sparrow Trap was originally designed by the Roy T. Vail Co., Antwerp, Ohio, in 1919 and was a big seller for many years. The basic trap is a 3-ft. long, 8-in. dia. cylinder of galvanized small-mesh welded wire. The cylinder mounts on two sturdy pedestals that keep it from rolling around. Inside there are two chambers that birds find their way into easily. Once inside the second chamber, however, the trapped birds can't find their way back out. A revolving door at the back of the second chamber allows removal of trapped birds. Burkholder says the trap is completely automatic. All you have to do is put it in a place frequented by sparrows and then bait them with a handful of feed. He says they'll last a lifetime and come with a satisfaction guarantee. The standard trap sells for $43.50, while a larger, square-shaped trap is $54.50. His company, Burkholder Mfg. & Sales, pays the shipping. Do-it-yourself plans are also available. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Levi Burkholder, Burkholder Mfg. & Sales, 14160 County Road 40, Goshen, Ind. 46528 (ph 574 642-3611; fax 574 642-3617; E-mail: levi@burkholder-mfg.com; Website: www.burkholder-mfg.com).

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