If you’ve tried a number of tactics and nothing has worked, then it may be time to call in the wildlife professionals. Get ahold of a local wildlife refuge or zoo and request contact information for an avian expert. This person will come out to your location and may even relocate large bird flocks.  Again, be prepared to pay for these services. You may be able to contract with an expert if repeated treatments and visits are necessary. Contact Wildlife Services or Animal Control in your area to see if traps are available for rent or to borrow. If not, you can buy a “bob” or “funnel” trap online relatively cheaply and resell it afterwards. Place the traps around the infested areas and check them daily. When you find a bird inside, drive as far away as you can and release it. Look into the laws in your area before attempting to harm any pest birds. Some species are protected by law, whereas others are considered “non-protected” and can be killed by shooting or chemical agents, also called avicides. For example, certain states in the U.S. allow citizens to shoot pigeons and sparrows as a control measure. However, you’ll need to check your local laws as well since some jurisdictions do not permit shooting wildlife in residential areas. It is best if you exhaust all other measures before even considering this type of action. Some people may find this tactic repugnant, but it is one guaranteed way to reduce your pest bird population. Remove or destroy eggs once every two weeks in the spring and summer months. Pull down nests from window eaves, gutters, and other undesired places at the same time.   A less messy method is to give the bird population birth control pellets via feeders. However, you won’t be able to guarantee that only certain types of birds are affected. Depending on the bird type, you may need to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to get a permit for egg or nest removal.
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One-sentence summary -- Hire a wildlife expert. Catch and relocate with traps. Check before using lethal methods. Destroy the nests and eggs.


Your object will be tinted where the light source directly hits the object. Choose a position for your light source and plan to tint the object accordingly. Mark your light source down so you don't forget as you paint and tint the wrong areas. Combine tinting and shading on your object for a more realistic sense of depth. Much like shading, apply the base color to everywhere except the area you plan to tint. For that part, leave an unpainted patch to fill in later. You might sketch the object in strong lines beforehand so you can avoid painting over the potentially tinted area.  Sketch the object in pencil, charcoal, or ink before you paint. If you are painting a banana, for example, add a yellow base color. The intensity of your light source will determine how much white you add to your color. If your source is brilliant, like the sun, add a larger amount of white. If your source is dim, like a light bulb, add less. For example: mix yellow and white if you are painting a banana. Then, begin blending the base color and mixed paint by moving your paintbrush back and forth in a zig-zag pattern. Wait until your paint is evenly blended, then find a safe place for your canvas to dry. As an example, apply the white-yellow mix to the empty space on a banana painting.
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One-sentence summary -- Determine your light source. Apply your base color. Mix your base color with white on your palette. Paint your mixed color in the center of the empty space.


Choose an organic potting mix and add plant food that contains phosphorus and potassium to give your plants enough nutrients to get started. Place 3-4 seeds in each pot, all in the same hole, then water them so that the soil is damp all the way through.Squash seeds need to be covered in soil to sprout. Make sure they are around 1 in (2.5 cm) deep in the soil. Make a  3 in (7.6 cm)-tall hill in the soil and create a hole in the middle for the seedling. Space the hills 24 to 36 inches (61 to 91 cm) apart. Place the seedling gently into the hole. Cover the roots loosely with soil. Many squashes can be grown vertically to save space, but this isn’t the best idea with spaghetti squash. The fruits are too big and it is difficult to try to support them on the vine when hanging. Overcrowding squash plants will cause them not to bear fruit. Varieties that grow as a bush, like Orangetti or Tivoli, are more compact. Vining squash spreads out for several feet on each side.
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One-sentence summary -- Put seeds in a 3 in (7.6 cm) wide pot, about 1 in (2.5 cm) deep. Place the seedlings into 3 in (7.6 cm) mounds in the soil.


This is a delicate situation at best, but remember that your friend is unlikely to stop wanting to be your friend just because you asked her out, even if she doesn't want to go on a date. The bigger problem is likely to come from you, as you try to move on from asking her. If all your hopes and dreams are hinging on getting a date with your friend, you are probably in for a lot of disappointment. This can potentially save you a lot of embarrassment in front of mutual friends. If your friend has half as much respect for you as you have for her, she won't embarrass you about it after the fact. If she does cause a scene, she wasn't worth it anyway. Don't declare your love – just ask her to come on a date with you. It may very well be that you do love your friend, but saying it won't change anything because it doesn't give her any concrete reason to consider dating you. It's better to keep your feelings on the down low and treat your offer like any other. Make sure you're very clear that you're asking for a romantic date, and not just a time to hang out. Hiding or muddling your intentions won't help anything. No matter what the result of your offer to take your friend on a date, the onus of responsibility is on you to be mature and graceful. If she says yes, that's great – but it's still no time to unload anything on her. After all, you haven't even gone on a first date yet. If she says no, don't take out your disappointment on her, either. Instead, excuse yourself (she'll understand) and go home to mourn in private.
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One-sentence summary --
Understand the risks. Wait until you have some time alone. Ask her out simply. Exercise restraint.