What is an avicide used for?

An avicide is a specific type of pesticide designed to control bird populations that are considered pests. This can include a variety of birds that may cause damage to crops, property, or pose health risks to humans and livestock. Avicides contain active ingredients that can be toxic to birds, leading to their elimination or population control when other methods would be ineffective or impractical.

Understanding the purpose of avicides helps clarify their role in integrated pest management strategies, where the aim is to mitigate the impact of nuisance or harmful bird species while balancing the ecosystem and protecting non-target species. Thus, the focus of an avicide solely on birds differentiates it clearly from other types of pesticides that target rodents, snails, or insects.