At harvest time invading flocks of pest birds can decimate crops, especially grapes, blueberries and cherries. Falconry can scare off those pest birds much more effectively than man-made techniques such as shotguns, visual deterrents or noisemakers. Falcons can chase gulls off landfills, coastal resorts and golf courses, more efficiently and quieter than other methods. Falconry is highly regulated, both on the State and Federal level. Airstrike Bird Control, Inc. has a Federal Bird Abatement License and its falconers are licensed by the State of California. Airstrike Bird Control, Inc. operates primarily in the states of California, Oregon and Washington.