*** SORRY ABOUT THE QUALITY - FILMED ON MY MOBILE *** Indian Mynas (Acridotheres tristis) are a feral pest in Australia: first introduced to Melbourne in 1862 as a biological control, it didn't do its job and spread quickly (just like Cane Toads (Bufo marinus)). They pose health risks to humans by spreading lice and other things, and cause damage to homes, as they nest in rooves and can access them through the smallest opening; they compete with native wildlife and, most damagingly, take over the nests of native birds (they will push out other birds' young). Many councils are now taking action as the populations spread and the numbers increase rapidly. I took part in my local council's Myna Eradication Survey and Trial: I made a trap from a plan I found on the Internet. It is called the "PEE GEE MYNA TRAP": it was a little confusing to build at first, but once I got the gist it came to together easily. It was cheap at about AU$30 for the aviary wire, and is very effective. The thing I like about this DIY trap is you can modify it to your needs, and add new features: like a large "drop-door trap" entrance for the more wily birds; adjustable entrance tunnels for smaller birds (feral Sparrows). This is a short video of the trap in action. For a plan for this trap: Google "pee gee myna trap". Have a question about Mynas? Want to share your knowledge? Join in the discussions at IMEA! ... youtube.com/group/IMEA ...