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  1. 07-23-2021, 08:15 AM #1
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    Default Anyone have a 40' stick to poke an empty bird's nest?

    Empty nest the siding of my home but everyone I called said it was too high to safely remove and quoted me for rental lift or scaffolding to do the job. Seems silly...

    I want to remove it until some other birds decide to use it and lay eggs in it or something.

    Anyone have a 40' stick laying around I can use to poke stuff with?

    Initially a hot stick comes to mind as they can be quite long, but don't know of any utility workers willing to help haha.
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    Pull out your long garden hose with a spray attachment
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    Why not use a ladder plus a stick then you only need a shorter stick haha

    I have an extension ladder you can borrow.
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    I used to rip 2x4s in half and then attached them together with screws but I don't think I got to 40'. That was to put a propane torch to tent caterpillars to hasten their development cycle.

    Are you sure it's actually 40'? That's so high.

    You could treat yourself to a window wash and I bet they'll take care of it for you. We Wash Windows is psycho cheap. Like $100-$150 for all your exterior windows.
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    Is your house five stories? Short ladder and 20' stick and you'll make it.
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    Okay okay I will rephrase. I could put up a ladder (I have a 21' ladder) and use a shorter stick. It is on a slope so probably cannot maximize the full 21'.
    And the height is probably closer to 35' maybe? All the photos I took, all the pest/bird control folk said no lol.

    I think I will still need a 20' stick at least.

    Just wondered if anyone had anything before go about making one, lol!
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    I have a 30' ladder and a 16' pole for window washing.
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    You realize you are talking to the guy who made his own furniture out of salad bowls right?
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    Maybe attach small stick to drone and try to spear the nest?
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    Quote Originally Posted by cyra1ax View Post
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    Maybe attach small stick to drone and try to spear the nest?
    Best suggestion.
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    Burn down the house and start over?
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    Throw your excess stock of premium quality, artisanal smokies at it until you break it up.
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    Throw your excess stock of premium quality, artisanal smokies at it until you break it up.
    Can I just borrow some of your Blue Menu ones since I'll be doing you a favor by using them for a greater purpose?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Disoblige View Post
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    Can I just borrow some of your Blue Menu ones since I'll be doing you a favor by using them for a greater purpose?
    No. Too valuable. Went on sale and I had to buy a freezer to store the deals. Cut open packages so I could freeze them all in one block.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Disoblige View Post
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    Okay okay I will rephrase. I could put up a ladder (I have a 21' ladder) and use a shorter stick. It is on a slope so probably cannot maximize the full 21'.
    And the height is probably closer to 35' maybe? All the photos I took, all the pest/bird control folk said no lol.

    I think I will still need a 20' stick at least.

    Just wondered if anyone had anything before go about making one, lol!
    I have a telescopic pole you can borrow, I use it for removing the nests every year. My neighbors have the same pole as well since it is an annual event to remove the nests haha

    I usually attach my hose to it so I can clean up some of the mud from the nests as well.
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    I have a telescopic pole you can borrow, I use it for removing the nests every year. My neighbors have the same pole as well since it is an annual event to remove the nests haha

    I usually attach my hose to it so I can clean up some of the mud from the nests as well.
    Yay. Thanks.

    I took a look at the home blueprints. Friggin 38' height with the slope
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    Quote Originally Posted by Disoblige View Post
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    Yay. Thanks.

    I took a look at the home blueprints. Friggin 38' height with the slope
    It's tough when you can't make it to the top 5%.
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    May not touch bottom but I'll beat the shit outta the sides.
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    I wouldn't touch that nest with a 40ft pole.

    Just came here to say that.

    Chimney sweep may work.
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