Complaints aplenty but no specific noise control legislation for 'crow bangers'

Farmers, for over 50 years, have been using bird pest control measures but no specific national legislation exists in relation to noise containment for instruments such as ‘crow bangers’ or 'crop bangers', writes Anne Lucey.

THE Department of Environment and local authorities confirmed they regularly receive complaints in relation to instruments such as ‘crow bangers’ or 'crop bangers', particularly in rural areas.