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Birds Being Poisoned in Grand Island

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By: Associated Press
Posted: Wed 10:32 AM, Dec 05, 2012

Officials have poisoned hundreds of starlings in Grand Island, hoping to reduce the health threats posed by the bird droppings.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the toxic chemical being used won't affect people, other animals or any other birds.

Residents are urged to use gloves or shovels when picking up and disposing of the bird carcasses.

The city began poisoning starlings back in 2005.

Health officials say starlings can spread salmonella, E. coli and West Nile and can perpetuate a fungus soil known as histoplasmosis.

We'll have more on the bird poisoning tonight on Nebraska Central News and 10/11 News.

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